Chet Holmgren, Andrew Nembhard Dominant as No.1 Gonzaga Crush No. 2 UCLA

By Adam D Anglo On Nov 24, 2021

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No. 1 Gonzaga improved to 6-0 with a 83-63 win over No. 2 UCLA on Tuesday. Andrew Nembhard led the way with 24 points in the victory.

Drew Timme added 18 points and eight rebounds and freshman sensation Chet Holmgren had 15 points, six rebounds and four blocks.

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The game was a rematch of the Final Four overtime thriller between the Bulldogs and Bruins in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, which Gonzaga won to earn its second national championship berth in program history.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 19 points and six rebounds to lead UCLA, which fell to 5-1.

The game also marked the return of legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale, who was calling his first game of the season after being diagnosed with cancer in October. The 82-year-old was understandably emotional in his return.

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Vitale was gifted with Gonzaga and UCLA jerseys that said “Dickie V” and “Never Give Up” on the back.

Notable Player Stats

G Andrew Nembhard, Gonzaga: 24 points, six assists

F Drew Timme, Gonzaga: 18 points, 8 rebounds

F Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 blocks

G Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA: 19 points, six rebounds

G Johnny Juzang, UCLA: 11 points

What’s Next?

Gonzaga will be back in action in another ranked matchup on Friday against No. 5 Duke in Las Vegas. UCLA will look to bounce back on Saturday on the road against UNLV.

This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.

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