Gonzaga eventually found their stride late in the first half against the Dons, and used that momentum to put together an excellent final 20 minutes to secure a 88-77 victory and move into second place in the WCC behind Saint Mary's.

The Zags rank seventh in adjusted offensive efficiency and like to push pace (50th in KenPom’s adjusted tempo), leading to an average of 87.2 points per game. They’re poised to capitalize on their strength in a soft matchup against USF’s defense that allows a plentitude of looks at the rim.