Gonzaga Outlasts Seattle in Overtime Thriller

SPOKANE, Wash. (Interstat) — Braden Huff scored 28 points to lead Gonzaga to an 80-72 overtime victory over Seattle on Friday night at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs improved to 15-1, while the Redhawks fell to 12-4.

Seattle led 37-29 at halftime and held a late second-half advantage before Gonzaga forced overtime. The Bulldogs dominated the extra period, outscoring the Redhawks 15-7. Huff, a 6-foot-10 forward from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, added one assist and one block in 39 minutes. Graham Ike added 24 points for Gonzaga.

Brayden Maldonado led Seattle with 17 points and five assists. The teams will meet again in Seattle on Jan. 17. Attendance was 6,000.