Idaho women upset Gonzaga 86-75 in Spokane
The Vandals beat the Bulldogs for the first time since 2005.
Idaho’s women’s basketball team defeated Gonzaga 86-75 Friday at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, in front of 4,939 people. The Vandals moved to 2-0 and earned their first victory over the Bulldogs since 2005. Gonzaga fell to 1-1 after never taking the lead.
Idaho established control immediately, opening the game with a 16-0 run. Gonzaga committed seven turnovers during the first four minutes and gave up 54 points before halftime. The Bulldogs narrowed the gap to 27-20, but Idaho answered with two 3-pointers and later carried a 54-34 advantage into the break. Gonzaga came no closer than seven points in the second half.
Hope Hassmann led Idaho with 28 points, while Ana Pinheiro added 26. Gonzaga’s Allie Turner scored 23 and reached 1,000 career points. Idaho won the rebounding battle 52-33 and made 11 of 14 free throws during the final 1:17 to protect its lead. Freshman Jacey Boesel, from Deer Park, added a steal and layup late in the first half. Gonzaga completes its three-game homestand Sunday against UC Riverside at 2 p.m.
- Friday: Idaho beat Gonzaga 86-75 in Spokane.
- Idaho is 2-0; Gonzaga is 1-1.
- Gonzaga hosts UC Riverside Sunday at 2 p.m.
- The game drew 4,939 people.
Source: The Spokesman-Review ↗
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