11/8/2026 4:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's basketball put together a dominant performance Sunday afternoon, rolling past UC Riverside 85-58 at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs improved to 2-1 on the season behind a balanced offensive effort and a strong defensive performance.
Lauren Whittaker and Allie Turner led the Zags with 14 points apiece. Whittaker added a game-high 14 rebounds to record a double-double, while also dishing out five assists and collecting four steals. Turner finished 5-of-9 from the field, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, and added three assists.
Gonzaga set the tone early, opening the game with a 19-4 first-quarter advantage. The Bulldogs held UC Riverside to just one field goal in the opening 10 minutes, limiting the Highlanders to 1-of-17 shooting from the floor.
The Zags continued to build their lead throughout the afternoon, outscoring UC Riverside in all four quarters. Gonzaga saved its biggest offensive output for the fourth, pouring in 30 points to put the game away.
Taylor Smith added 12 points and seven rebounds, while Teryn Gardner contributed 11 points, five steals and three three-pointers. McKynnlie ...