Chet Holmgren, No. 1 Gonzaga Beat No. 9 Memphis; Will Play Arkansas in Sweet 16
No. 1 Gonzaga is onto the Sweet 16 once again after surviving an upset bid from No. 9 Memphis in the second round of the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Drew Timme scored 21 of his 25 points after halftime in the 82-78 win Saturday at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
In a battle that exceeded nearly all expectations, Memphis utilized its athleticism to keep Gonzaga in check early. The underdogs jumped out to a 41-31 lead at halftime while holding Timme and Chet Holmgren to just six combined points.
The Bulldogs fought back in the second half, but neither side could pull away as players on each team showcased their talent:
Even when foul trouble became a major story for Memphis, the team refused to back down. The scoring margin remained within five points for the final 16 minutes of regulation, aside from a single possession that was quickly answered.
Gonzaga finally grabbed a bit of control in the closing minutes with its rapid pace making a difference:
The Bulldogs survived by hitting their final six free-throw attempts in the narrow win.
Despite the drama, the Bulldogs have now reached at least the second weekend in each of the last seven tournaments and remain a favorite to win it all this postseason.
Memphis was hoping to bust brackets around the country, but the Tigers fell just short despite 14 points from DeAndre Williams.
This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.
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