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Gonzaga 96, Lewis-Clark State 58: Live score updates, highlights

The Bulldogs defeated the Warriors to unofficially tip off the 2023-24 season

Cole Forsman

Gonzaga 96, Lewis-Clark State 58: Live score updates, highlights
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Gonzaga men's basketball is back.

The Bulldogs unofficially tipped off the new college basketball season on Friday with a 96-58 win against the Lewis-Clark State Warriors. Graham Ike led all scorers with 24 points on 11-for-13 shooting from the floor, as Gonzaga outscored Lewis-Clark State 64-16 in the paint. Ryan Nembhard finished with five points, dished out 10 assists and grabbed seven rebounds.

Gonzaga Nation reporters and photographers were courtside to bring you live updates, photos, video highlights, game recaps and much more. 

Here is the live updates recap:

FINAL: Gonzaga 96, Lewis-Clark State 58

SECOND HALF UPDATES:

5th timeout: Lewis-Clark State calls timeout with 3:39 remaining. Fans are beginning to hit the exits as the Bulldogs lead 87-52.

4th timeout: Mark Few calls timeout with 5:32 remaining as his Bulldogs are up 81-52 and looking to close out the exhibition with a win. Three Zags are in double-figures for scoring, led by Ike's 24 points.

3rd media timeout: Ike's jumper puts Gonzaga up 74-44 with 7:57 remaining. The Bulldogs have scored 52 points in the paint.

2nd media timeout: Bulldogs lead 66-40 with just under 12 minutes left in the half. Ike paces all scorers with 18 points, while Ryan Nembhard has dished out 10 assists in 21 minutes. Jun Seok Yeo makes his Gonzaga debut after checking in at the 12:42 mark.

Media timeout: Gonzaga leads 63-37 with 15:29 left in the exhibition. Zags are 1-for-6 on 3-point attempts this half.

FIRST HALF UPDATES:

Gonzaga 51, Lewis-Clark State 28

Halftime: After leading by two with 7:17 remaining, Gonzaga closes the half on a 29-8 run to lead 51-28 at halftime. Ike (14 points) and Braden Huff (11 points) lead the way for Gonzaga, while Marsh (9 points) and Davian Brown (8 points) pace the Warriors. 

Media timeout: Zags extend their lead to 34-23 amid a 14-3 run over the last three minutes. Ike leads all scorers with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Gonzaga has 26 points in the paint.

3rd timeout: Zags lead 22-18 with 7:55 left in the half. Warriors' Lorenzo Marsh nails a couple of triples to cut into Bulldogs lead.

2nd timeout: Bulldogs hold a 14-7 advantage with 11:53 remaining in the first half. Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff and Ben Gregg checked in off the bench. Gonzaga is shooting 50% from the floor compared to the Warriors shooting 30%.

1st timeout: Gonzaga leads 10-0 with 16:26 left in the half following a two-hand dunk from Steele Venters. Graham Ike leads with six points, while the Warriors are 0-for-4 with two turnovers.

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Cole Forsman
COLE FORSMAN

Cole Forsman is a reporter for Gonzaga Bulldogs On SI. Cole holds a degree in Journalism and Sports Management from Gonzaga University.

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