Gonzaga forward Drew Timme drives to the basket while defended by Portland forward Alden Applewhite (3) and guard Tyler Robertson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Spokane, Wash.
January 16, 2023
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January 16, 2023 10:49 a.m.
Smith scores 27 points, No. 8 Gonzaga routs Portland 115-75
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Malachi Smith had a season-high 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and No. 8 Gonzaga used a dominant first half to rout Portland 115-75 on Saturday night. Gonzaga (16-3, 5-0 West Coast Conference) never trailed, racing to a 40-14 lead with seven minutes left in the first half en route to its NCAA-best 75th straight home victory and 15th straight win over Portland.