Recapping Saturday’s WCC Games

Dec 1, 2013; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard

(0) attempts a free throw against the Coppin State Eagles during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs beat Eagles 86-51 Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a recap of Saturday’s busy slate of games in the WCC:

Memphis 60, Gonzaga 54

The Gonzaga Bulldogs lost a tough non-conference road game to the Memphis Tigers. The Zags had a 42-30 lead with 14:35 left in the second half and a 52-43 lead with 5:16 left in the second half. However, many missed jump shots shots and turnovers in the final minutes allowed Memphis to come back and win the game.

Sam Dowerlead Gonzaga with 18 points, whilePrzemek Karnowskihad 12 points and 3 blocks.Gerard Colemanhad 12 points in the up-and-down game, which was better suited for his style.KevinPangosandGary BellJr., were both non-factors on offense. This win will hurt Gonzaga’s chance to potentially get an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.

Saint Mary’s 69, Pepperdine 67, OT

Stephen Holtscored 29 points as the Saint Mary’s Gaels were able to outlast the Pepperdine Waves in overtime at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine was down by 7 points in the final six minutes in the game butBrendan Lane,who had 19 points and 10 rebounds, made the game-tying dunk with 19 seconds left in regulation. Lane also put Pepperdine up by 1 point with 1:44 left in overtime, but Holt made two free throws to give Saint Mary’s the lead, a lead they wouldn’t relinquish

Beau Levesquehad 14 points and 10 rebounds for Saint Mary’s, whileKerry Carterhad an inefficient 11 points.Brad Waldowwas limited to 8 points and 10 rebounds, 9 points under his average. For Pepperdine,Jeremy Majorhad 14 points and 4 assists, whileAmadi Udenyihad 10 points and 7 assists.Stacy Davisalso added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the Waves.

BYU 68, San Francisco 63

In a very close game throughout, the BYU Cougars were able to stave off the San Francisco Dons to secure second place alone in the West Coast Conference.Kyle Collinsworthled the Cougars with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.Tyler Hawsalso scored 19 points but it took him 20 shot attempts to do so.Eric Mikahad 13 points and 13 rebounds, whileNate Austinadded a career-high 16 rebounds. Off the bench,Matt Carlinoadded 11 points and 9 assists (and no turnovers).

San Francisco was led byTim Derksenwho came off the bench to score 17 points on 7/8 shooting.Mark Tollefsenscored 12 points for the Dons, whileAvry HolmesandCole Dickersoneach added 10 points.

Santa Clara 69, San Diego 63

This game was also close throughout but it was back-to-back three pointers by Santa Clara’sJared BrownridgeandNate Kratchthat put the game out of reach for San Diego.Brandon Clarkled the Broncos with 23 points 4 assists, and 4 steals, while Brownridge added 17 points.

San Diego was led by sophomoreDuda Sanadzewith 23 points andJohnny Deewith 18 points.Christopher Andersonadded 11 points and 8 assists (2 turnovers) for the Toreros in the losing effort. Worthy of note wasDennis Kramer’sawful game of 2 points and 5 turnovers in 22 minutes. The Toreros could have won the game with more from Kramer.

Pacific 82, Loyola Marymount 72

Pacific led for most of the second half after a close first half, and the Tigers were able to hold on for a 10 point victory on the road at LMU. FreshmanT.J. Wallaceled Pacific with 22 points off the bench, whileSama Takuadded 14 points.Andrew BockandTrevin Harrishad 12 points apiece for the Tigers.Tony Gillalso contributed 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for Pacific.

LMU was led by freshmanEvan Payne, who scored 18 points.Anthony Irelandstruggled despite scoring 17 points, as he was only 5/17 from the field.Gabe Levinhad 15 points whileC.J. Blackwellcontributed 12 points off the bench.

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