West Virginia Mountaineers will be going head to head against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET. The Mountaineers are looking to break a ten-game losing streak on the road dating back to last season. They recently secured a big 86-43 victory against Iona, with key player Javon Small scoring 23 points, along with five assists and five rebounds.
Gonzaga, on the other hand, is entering the game with a perfect record of five wins, including a dominating 84-41 win against the Beach. They have been outscoring their opponents by an average of 29.5 points in their last four games. Graham Ike led the team with 15 points and five rebounds in the previous game, showcasing impressive three-point shooting accuracy.
Both teams have been high scorers this season, with West Virginia averaging 77.5 points per game and Gonzaga averaging 93.2 points per game. The last time these two teams met was in December 2020, where Gonzaga came out on top with a score of 87-82.
It will be interesting to see if West Virginia can avenge their defeat from the last encounter or if Gonzaga will continue their winning streak against them. The game promises to be a high-scoring and intense matchup between two strong teams.
In terms of history, Gonzaga has won both of the games they’ve played against West Virginia in the last seven years. In December 2020, Gonzaga emerged victorious with a score of 87-82, and back in March 2017, Gonzaga won with a score of 61-58.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN or stream it online through the CBS Sports App. It’s set to be an exciting game with both teams hungry for a win and looking to showcase their offensive prowess on the court. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling matchup between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Gonzaga Bulldogs.