USF Tussles With No. 22/17 Gonzaga - University of San Francisco Athletics

Tale of the Tape

USF

68.8
.395
39.7
10.4
7.1
2.7

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Points/Game
Field Goal Pct.
Rebounds/Game
Assists/Game
Steals/Game
Blocks/Game

Gonzaga

75.0
.435
43.1
15.8
12.2
4.6

Just the Facts, Ma'am

The University of San Francisco women's basketball team concludes a four-game road swing facing the top team in the conference, Gonzaga. The Dons are fresh off an impressive come-from-behind win at Portland that halted a six-game losing streak.

What 2 Watch 4

Posting a 7-6 overall record away from the Hilltop, the Dons hope to continue its "there's no place like the road" season, led by sophomore Taylor Proctor.

Proctor's 13.5 points and 8.0 rebounds a game pace the team, with three other Dons contributing double-digit scoring numbers - Zhané Dikes (11.4 ppg), Rachel Howard (11.0 ppg) and Taj Winston (10.7 ppg). The fearsome foursome account for 68 percent of USF's offensive production.

Know the Foe - Gonzaga

The WCC-leading Bulldogs enter Saturday's contest ranked in both the AP and USAToday polls as the team is riding a nine-game winning streak. In its last two games, Gonzaga has held opponents under 40 points. On the season, the Zags hold opponents to 53.8 points - good for fourth nationally.

Haiden Palmer, the reigning WCC Player of the Week, leads Gonzaga's offense with 15.9 points per game to go with 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 steals. Her thefts per game average is seventh in the NCAA.

Portland Remix

After finding themselves down 22-2 eight minutes into the contest at the Chiles Center, the Dons posted the largest comeback in the Jennifer Azzi era in epic fashion, with Taylor Proctor's basket and one with 0.7 seconds remaining giving USF the victory.

The Dons were paced by a banner night by senior Alexa Hardick, who scored a career-high 21 points in her first career start. After a 0-for-6 shooting slump in the first half, she regrouped and hit 5-of-8 from 3-point range in the second. [READ THE RECAP]

USF & Gonzaga - The Series

Gonzaga leads the all-time series, 32-24
USF's record vs. the Bulldogs • At home: 14-13 • Away: 9-18 • Neutral: 1-1
Last win in the series: March 2, 2006 - 75-67 in the WCC Tournament
Last win in the regular season: Feb. 15, 2004 59-53 in Spokane
Current streak: Gonzaga has strung together 16 straight wins over the Dons, and has defeated USF in 20 of its last 21 meetings

Dons & Bulldogs - Take Two

In the first meeting between the Dons and Bulldogs, Gonzaga cruised to a 68-40 win at War Memorial Gym. USF was led by Denae Mary Williams' career-high 15 points off the bench and Taylor Proctor's 12 points and four steals in the contest. Gonzaga's Haiden Palmer poured in 26 points in the victory.

On the Air

Listen to longtime voice of the Dons and commentator for the 2013-14 TheW.tv slate, George Devine behind the mic all season long. Devine is in his 18th season as the play-by-play voice of USF women's basketball.

Hear the call and follow along with live stats and video for all home contests at War Memorial Gym, in partnership with Stretch Internet. Catch the action for both home and away games at usfdons.com/LIVE.

Devine's Dimes

"Both Santa Clara and Loyola Marymount have shown in close losses to Gonzaga that the Bulldogs can be vulnerable. The Dons have already won two road games at tough venues, Boise State and Fresno State. So who knows what could happen on Saturday. Anytime you play in The Kennel, Gonzaga's fans will make sure it's noisy and uncomfortable for any visitor sniffing an upset!"

On the Horizon

USF heads home to the Hilltop to face San Diego on Feb. 6. The game is the first of three in San Francisico as BYU and Santa Clara are also on the upcoming docket.

Get Connected

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