University of Washington
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Battle 4 Atlantis: Gonzaga vs. Washington
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Huskies Fall to Zags in Battle 4 Atlantis Opener
November 25, 2015 | Men's Basketball
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) - Kyle Wiltjer had 24 points and Domantas Sabonis added 17 Wednesday, sending No. 10 Gonzaga past Washington 80-64 in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
The Bulldogs led by 17 at halftime and were ahead by 24 early in the second half. The Huskies drew to 11 after Wiltjer was called for his fourth foul.
This was the first time the teams have met since 2006.
Washington struggled to find any offensive flow and made just 19 of 74 shots. Guard Andrew Andrews and Dejounte Murray each had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Huskies.
The Bulldogs play the winner of Texas A&M and Texas in the semifinals Thursday. The Huskies get the loser in the consolation round.
Huskies' starters Marquese Chriss, Noah Dickerson Matisse Thybulle and Andrews were all in foul trouble. Andrews and Matisse Thybulle each picked up two quick calls in the first half, though coach Lorenzo Romar allowed Andrews - his lone senior - to play through it.
As fouls continued to mount - the teams combined for 60 - Romar gambled and sent Dickerson back in at about the eight-minute mark. But he quickly was hit with his third foul and forced to return to the bench. The same gamble also resulted in a third foul on Chriss. Reserve Malik Dime had three fouls off the bench, and Devenir Duruisseau was called for four in just eight minutes.
The Bulldogs took advantage of 29 trips to the foul line, connecting on 18 free throws in the first half as they built a 19-point lead.
