Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA
Broadcast: ESPN+
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (4-0) will host the Long Beach State Beach (1-3) at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Wednesday evening.
In their previous outing, Long Beach State faced off against Portland, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 63-61. The Beach committed 16 personal fouls compared to Portland’s 15. Long Beach State made 8 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc, while Portland shot 64.7% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 17 attempts. Portland also gathered 26 rebounds (7 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They managed 12 assists and tallied 3 steals in the game. Defensively, the Beach yielded 42.3% shooting, allowing 22 out of 52 attempts to find the net. Long Beach State recorded 13 assists and forced 10 turnovers while achieving 6 steals. Their rebounding effort culminated in 37 total boards, with 11 being offensive. At the charity stripe, the Beach converted 10 of 19 attempts for 52.6%, finishing with a field goal percentage of 38.2% (21 out of 55) and 9 of 27 three-pointers.
Cam Denson was a standout performer in the match, shooting 71.4% from the floor and contributing 1 assist. He played for 26 minutes, grabbed 9 rebounds, and ended the game with 15 points on 5 of 7 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Long Beach State holds a season record of 1-3. They average 13.3 turnovers per game and commit 18.0 personal fouls. As a unit, the Beach secures 37.5 rebounds per contest and has tallied 44 assists this season, which places them 307th in Division 1 basketball for assists. Long Beach State has a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4% (32 of 93) and hits 71.4% from the free-throw line. Overall, they score an average of 71.8 points per game (273rd in Division 1), shooting 42.9% from the field.
Defensively, Long Beach State forces 13.5 turnovers per game while averaging 16.0 personal fouls committed. They rank 170th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up 49 for the season. The Beach’s defense allows opponents to shoot 44.1% from the field (97 of 220) and gives up an average of 33.0 rebounds per game. Their opponents are shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc, and they rank 146th nationwide in points allowed per game (68.8).
In their most recent game, the Gonzaga Bulldogs secured a solid victory against San Diego State, winning 80-67. The Bulldogs amassed a total of 38 rebounds, including 27 defensive and 11 offensive boards. They turned the ball over 8 times and recorded 6 steals. San Diego State committed 22 fouls, leading to 31 free throw attempts for Gonzaga, who converted 27 for an impressive 87.1% shooting rate. From three-point range, Gonzaga made 5 of 20 attempts (25.0%) and shot 42.1% overall by finishing 24 of 57 from the field. Defensively, Gonzaga held San Diego State to 23 out of 61 shooting (37.7%) on the night, with an opponent shooting percentage of 32.0% from three (8 of 25) and 13 of 18 from the charity stripe (72.2%). They allowed San Diego State 30 total rebounds (8 offensive).
Graham Ike had a significant impact for Gonzaga in this game, shooting 7 of 9 for 77.8% efficiency, and racked up 9 rebounds. He scored a total of 23 points in just 20 minutes of play without recording an assist.
Gonzaga stands at an impressive 4-0 thus far this season. Offensively, they are shooting 51.1% from the field, placing them 36th nationally. The Bulldogs have tallied 382 total points this season (averaging 95.5 per game) and grab 42.3 rebounds per contest. They assist teammates 20.3 times per game (18th in the nation) while averaging just 9.0 turnovers. The team averages 17.3 personal fouls per game and converts 79.6% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive end of the floor, Gonzaga ranks 96th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 66.0. They force opponents into an average of 14.5 turnovers per game and hold teams to 39.8% shooting from the field (104th in college basketball). Their opponents shoot 25.3% from three-point range (23 of 91), while free-throw shooting against them stands at 75.7%. They also allow an average of 8.8 assists and 30.8 rebounds per game, ranking 27th and 50th, respectively, in college basketball.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA basketball odds?
Free Prediction: Bet on Long Beach State (+34)
