Gonzaga vs Xavier Final: 72-65 - Recap
Gonzaga vs Xavier Final: 72-65 - Recap
Gonzaga got a 20-point performance from Sam Dower, who added 10 rebounds as Gonzaga ran past Xavier 72-65 on Saturday at Cintas Center.
Gonzaga won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 3-point spread as underdogs.
Kevin Pangos had 13 points for Gonzaga and Elias Harris chipped in with 12 points. Kevin Pangos had 7 assists for them, while Sam Dower was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Xavier got 15 points from Mark Lyons in a losing cause and another 15 points from Tu Holloway. Tu Holloway contributed 2 assists for them, while Kenny Frease had 6 rebounds.
Gonzaga led at halftime, 35-31.
Gonzaga won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-31.

