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USA Today
23-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kelvin Sampson consoling a tearful Gonzaga's Khalif Battle is the classiest
Kelvin Sampson consoling a tearful Gonzaga's Khalif Battle is the classiest March Madness is about so many things, from Cinderellas to amazing moments we'll never forget. And then there's stuff like this -- the kind of sportsmanship that keeps things classy. Gonzaga's Khalif Battle was in tears after the Bulldogs fell just short against No. 1 seed Houston in the second round on Saturday night, but Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson grabbed him in a hug and said some things as Battle cried. After the game, Sampson had nothing but lovely things to say about Battle: "Those tears at the end of the game showed me how much he cared, and how much this mattered to him." Watch:
NBC Sports
21-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Gonzaga vs. Houston Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats for 2025 March Madness
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-8) meet the Houston Cougars (31-4) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Wichita, KS. Gonzaga, the No. 8 seed, trounced the No. 9 seed Georgia Bulldogs in the opening round, 89-68. Mark Few's club scored 48 points in the first half and never looked back. Khalif Battle led the Bulldogs with 24 points (4-7 from three-point range) and eight rebounds. The No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region, Houston opened the NCAA Tournament with a walk in the park, a 78-40 win over SIUE. No Cougar was forced to play more than 26 minutes ensuring Houston is rested for Saturday's game. Milos Uzan played 23 minutes and scored 16 points to lead the offense. A trip to the Sweet 16 is on the line with the winner advancing to face the winner of the McNeese State vs. Purdue game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Gonzaga vs. Houston Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 8:40PM EST Site: INTRUST Bank Arena City: Wichita, KS Network/Streaming: TNT Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Gonzaga vs. Houston The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Gonzaga Bulldogs (+185), Houston Cougars (-225) Spread: Cougars -5.5 Total: 139.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Gonzaga vs. Houston Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Saturday's Bulldogs & Cougars game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on Houston on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on Houston -5.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 139.5. Gonzaga vs. Houston: Top betting trends and recent stats A win means a trip to a 6th straight Sweet 16 for Houston A win means a 9th straight Sweet 16 for Gonzaga Over the course of Houston's 14-game win streak, the Cougars are just 7-6-1 against the spread (17-14-1 for the season) The Game Total UNDER has cashed in Houston's last 3 games Gonzaga has won 5 in a row and covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Fox Sports
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Khalif Battle scores 24 as Gonzaga beats Georgia 89-68 in the NCAA Tournament
Associated Press WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Khalif Battle scored 24 points, Nolan Hickman had 18 and eighth-seeded Gonzaga routed Georgia 89-68 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Braden Huff added 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting as Gonzaga (26-8) advanced to an intriguing second-round matchup with top-seeded Houston. The Cougars rolled to a 78-40 victory over SIU Edwardsville. The Zags used a sharp, focused performance to move into the second round for the 22nd time since Mark Few took over as coach in 1999. They went 12 for 20 from 3-point range and shot 55% from the field overall. Asa Newell scored 20 points for Georgia (20-13), one of a record 14 SEC teams that made the field for the tournament. Silas Demary Jr. had 15 points. Georgia got off to a slow start, and Gonzaga took advantage. It was 13-0 by the first media timeout. Ben Gregg's layup made it 27-3 with 11:44 left. Gonzaga opened its biggest lead at 76-50 midway through the second half. The Bulldogs shot 35% (21 for 60) from the field. They were 5 for 26 from 3-point range. It was the 25th straight NCAA Tournament appearance for Gonzaga while Georgia made the field for the first time since 2015. Takeaways Georgia: It was a rough finish to the season for the Bulldogs, who dropped six of their last 10 games. Gonzaga: Battle, Hickman and Huff combined for 60 points as Gonzaga led from wire-to-wire. Up next Gonzaga will look to make it to the Sweet 16 for the 10th straight season. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. recommended
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Khalif Battle scores 24 as Gonzaga beats Georgia 89-68 in the NCAA Tournament
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Khalif Battle scored 24 points, Nolan Hickman had 18 and eighth-seeded Gonzaga routed Georgia 89-68 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Braden Huff added 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting as Gonzaga (26-8) advanced to an intriguing second-round matchup with top-seeded Houston. The Cougars rolled to a 78-40 victory over SIU Edwardsville. The Zags used a sharp, focused performance to move into the second round for the 22nd time since Mark Few took over as coach in 1999. They went 12 for 20 from 3-point range and shot 55% from the field overall.
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Khalif Battle scores 24 as Gonzaga beats Georgia 89-68 in the NCAA Tournament
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Khalif Battle scored 24 points, Nolan Hickman had 18 and eighth-seeded Gonzaga routed Georgia 89-68 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Braden Huff added 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting as Gonzaga (26-8) advanced to an intriguing second-round matchup with top-seeded Houston. The Cougars rolled to a 78-40 victory over SIU Edwardsville. The Zags used a sharp, focused performance to move into the second round for the 22nd time since Mark Few took over as coach in 1999. They went 12 for 20 from 3-point range and shot 55% from the field overall.
