The West Virginia Mountaineers are gearing up to face off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Wednesday at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. The Mountaineers are aiming to break their streak of ten consecutive away losses from last season. They are coming off a strong win against Iona, where they dominated with an 86-43 victory. Javon Small led the team with 23 points, five assists, and five rebounds. Tucker DeVries also contributed with 13 points, three steals, and three blocks.
On the other hand, Gonzaga is entering the game with an impressive record of five wins and no losses. In their last match, they defeated the Beach with a score of 84-41, showcasing their dominance on the court. Graham Ike led the team with 15 points and five rebounds, while Ryan Nembhard added ten points and seven assists. Gonzaga has been excelling in offensive rebounds, securing 15 in their last game.
Both teams have been high-scoring this season, with West Virginia averaging 77.5 points per game and Gonzaga averaging 93.2 points per game. When these two teams last met in December 2020, Gonzaga came out on top with a score of 87-82. West Virginia will be looking to avenge that defeat in their upcoming game.
In the series history between the two teams, Gonzaga has won both of the games they’ve played in the last seven years. In December 2020, Gonzaga emerged victorious with a score of 87-82, and in March 2017, they defeated West Virginia with a score of 61-58.
The upcoming game between West Virginia and Gonzaga promises to be a high-scoring and intense matchup, with both teams eager to secure a victory. Will West Virginia be able to turn the tables this time around, or will Gonzaga continue their winning streak against them? Basketball fans will have to wait and see how the game unfolds on Wednesday.
