Gonzaga vs. UConn: Box score, stats, and summary feat. Liam McNeeley (Dec. 14)

The Hall of Fame Series had an outstanding game between two ranked programs as the 18t-ranked UConn Huskies were able to secure a 77-71 win over the eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday. This game was close throughout and UConn forward Liam McNeeley led the way with 26 points in the victory.

Gonzaga (7-3), which was looking to bounce back after defeat to Kentucky, played a relatively strong game. However, the struggling nature of Graham Ike and Nolan Hickman combining for three points, one rebound, and one assist was too much to overcome.

UConn (8-3) stepped up and looked sharp despite being unable to shoot too well from distance so there is room for Dan Hurley's team to improve even more.

Let's take a closer look at the Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. UConn Huskies box score to see how this game ended up playing out.

Gonzaga vs. UConn box score

Gonzaga vs. UConn box score

Team	First Half	Second Half	Final Score
Gonzaga	40	31	71
UConn	43	34	77

Gonzaga Bulldogs box score

Player	Position	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Graham Ike	F	1-3	0-0	1-2	0	0	1	0	0	4	4	3
Michael Ajayi	G	6-6	0-0	2-3	3	6	0	0	0	0	3	14
Nolan Hickman	G	0-2	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
Ryan Nembhard	G	6-15	1-4	3-4	0	4	7	2	0	2	1	16
Khalif Battle	G	6-12	4-6	5-6	0	4	2	1	0	0	2	21
Emmanuel Innocenti	F	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Braden Huff	F	4-10	0-1	0-0	2	6	1	0	2	2	2	8
Ben Gregg	F	1-4	1-2	2-2	1	2	2	0	1	2	2	5
Dusty Stromer	G	1-5	0-3	2-2	0	5	0	1	0	0	1	4

UConn Huskies box score

Player	Position	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Liam McNeeley	F	7-13	2-7	10-12	1	8	4	0	0	0	1	26
Alex Karaban	F	3-10	0-7	2-3	2	5	1	1	0	2	3	8
Samson Johnson	C	2-2	0-0	0-0	0	2	1	0	0	1	1	4
Solo Ball	G	2-7	1-4	3-3	1	2	0	0	0	0	3	8
Hassan Diarra	G	2-8	0-4	1-1	1	3	7	2	0	3	3	5
Jayden Ross	F	1-1	0-0	0-0	0	1	2	1	0	0	1	2
Jaylin Stewart	F	4-5	2-2	0-0	0	3	0	0	1	0	2	10
Tarris Reed Jr	C	5-9	0-0	2-2	0	6	0	0	3	1	4	12
Youssouf Singare	C	0-0	0-0	0-0	2	3	0	0	0	0	1	0
Aidan Mahaney	G	1-4	0-0	0-0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2

Gonzaga vs. UConn Game Summary

The Gonzaga Bulldogs showed the ability to step up throughout the game and shot the basketball at a decent level. The Bulldogs shot 25-of-57 (43.9%) overall, 6-of-16 (37.5%) from beyond the arc, and 15-of-19 (78.9%) from the charity stripe.

Gonzaga was able to grab rebounds with 34 total rebounds (eight offensive, 26 defensive) and the team passed the ball at an okay rate with 13 assists over 25 made baskets. The defense struggled a bit though with three blocks and four steals. The Bulldogs never led by more than a single point at any point in this game.

On the other side, the UConn Huskies were able to shoot the ball well, despite struggling with their range. The team went on to shoot 27-of-59 (45.8%) from the floor, 5-of-24 (20.8%) from the 3-point line, and 18-of-21 (85.7%) from the free-throw line.

They were able to grab 35 total rebounds, one more than Gonzaga did. The Huskies also assisted on 16 of their 27 baskets and only turned the ball over eight times. Their defense struggled a bit to get statistics as they recorded four steals and four blocks throughout the game. They played well and held an 11-point lead at one point but finished with a six-point victory in this game.