The Zags had a long stretch when they didn't score.. and shot only 38 percent from the field. They hit only 7 of 25 shots in the second half. But the defense put the Bulldogs in posirtion to win the game.. which is what Mark Few has been looking for. The Gaels hit 2 of their last 19 three point attempts.. and shot 33 percent.
Tonight against Santa Clara..expect another physical type of game. The Broncos are holding opponents to 64 points a game.. and 37 percent shooting. Guards Kyle Bailey and Derron Perkins are gone.. Bu Travis Neisen returns and is scoring 20.3 points a game. The Broncos are young.. with two sophomores and 2 freshman joining Neisen in the staring lineup. One of those is an absolute load. Freshman John Bryant is 6'11".. 325 pounds. He's second in the league in rebounds and blocks. He had 13 boards in the Broncos win over Portland. Bryant will get his toughest test of the season tonight when he faces JP Batista. Adam Morrison has scored 25 or more points in 11 games this season.