Saturday, November 24
Vancouver, British Columbia
1:30 PM
Gonzaga University
vs
Western Kentucky University
Zags Set for Western Kentucky Saturday
11/23/2018 5:48:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Bulldogs and Hilltoppers battle for fifth place in first-ever meeting
GONZAGA (5-1) vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY (2-5)
NOV. 24 | 1:30 P.M. | VANCOUVER, B.C. | VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO ***Fee Required
INSIDE THE SERIES
Overall: First Meeting
In Spokane: 0-0 | In Bowling Green: 0-0| Neutral: 0-0
Current Streak: First Meeting
Last Meeting: First Meeting
Series Notes: Gonzaga and Western Kentucky meet for the first time in program history. The Bulldogs have only faced on other current Conference USA team in Middle Tennessee. Gonzaga faced Middle Tennessee in the NCAA First Round on March 17, 2007. The Zags fell to the Blue Raiders 85-46.
SCOUTING WESTERN KENTUCKY:
- The Hilltoppers are 2-5 so far on the season with wins against Southern Illinois and East Tennessee State. Through seven games, Western Kentucky averages 77.9 points per game shooting 42.3 percent from the floor to go along with 33.6 rebounds per game, 13.0 assists per game and 9.9 steals per game.
- WKU gives up 88.9 points per game which ranks 346th in the NCAA. However, at 77.9 points per game, the Hilltoppers rank in the top 65 in the nation. So far this season, WKU has given up 100 or more points three times.
- Three players average double figures for Western Kentucky, led by Dee Givens at 19.9 points per contest. Raneem Elgedawy adds 16.3 points per game while Alexis Brewer chips in 10.7.
- Elgedawy leads Western Kentucky on the glass, collecting an even 7.0 boards per contest. Givens is the Hilltoppers second-leading rebounder at 4.9 per contest.
- In their last contest, the Hilltoppers raced out to a 20-point lead over ETSU in the first half. They shot 43.3 percent from the floor and won the battle of the glass 44-34. Givens led tehh scoring effort with 25 points, finishing a perfect 9-for-9 from the charity stripe. Elgedawy added a double-double of 17 points and a game-high 11 boards while Meral Abdelgawad finished with 16 points.
CONSISTENT-Z
- Zykera Rice has been a consistent contributor for the Zags during the Vancouver Showcase. The senior has averaged 16.0 points per game, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals through two games.
- Against both Notre Dame and Rutgers, Rice was hot for the Zags. Thursday against the Fighting Irish, the senior netted eight straight points, helping the Bulldogs to an 8-4 lead. Friday against the Scarlet Knights, Rice had seven of GU's first 10 points.
NOV. 24 | 1:30 P.M. | VANCOUVER, B.C. | VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO ***Fee Required
INSIDE THE SERIES
Overall: First Meeting
In Spokane: 0-0 | In Bowling Green: 0-0| Neutral: 0-0
Current Streak: First Meeting
Last Meeting: First Meeting
Series Notes: Gonzaga and Western Kentucky meet for the first time in program history. The Bulldogs have only faced on other current Conference USA team in Middle Tennessee. Gonzaga faced Middle Tennessee in the NCAA First Round on March 17, 2007. The Zags fell to the Blue Raiders 85-46.
SCOUTING WESTERN KENTUCKY:
- The Hilltoppers are 2-5 so far on the season with wins against Southern Illinois and East Tennessee State. Through seven games, Western Kentucky averages 77.9 points per game shooting 42.3 percent from the floor to go along with 33.6 rebounds per game, 13.0 assists per game and 9.9 steals per game.
- WKU gives up 88.9 points per game which ranks 346th in the NCAA. However, at 77.9 points per game, the Hilltoppers rank in the top 65 in the nation. So far this season, WKU has given up 100 or more points three times.
- Three players average double figures for Western Kentucky, led by Dee Givens at 19.9 points per contest. Raneem Elgedawy adds 16.3 points per game while Alexis Brewer chips in 10.7.
- Elgedawy leads Western Kentucky on the glass, collecting an even 7.0 boards per contest. Givens is the Hilltoppers second-leading rebounder at 4.9 per contest.
- In their last contest, the Hilltoppers raced out to a 20-point lead over ETSU in the first half. They shot 43.3 percent from the floor and won the battle of the glass 44-34. Givens led tehh scoring effort with 25 points, finishing a perfect 9-for-9 from the charity stripe. Elgedawy added a double-double of 17 points and a game-high 11 boards while Meral Abdelgawad finished with 16 points.
CONSISTENT-Z
- Zykera Rice has been a consistent contributor for the Zags during the Vancouver Showcase. The senior has averaged 16.0 points per game, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals through two games.
- Against both Notre Dame and Rutgers, Rice was hot for the Zags. Thursday against the Fighting Irish, the senior netted eight straight points, helping the Bulldogs to an 8-4 lead. Friday against the Scarlet Knights, Rice had seven of GU's first 10 points.
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