Gonzaga Outlasts San Francisco in Overtime in West Coast Conference Women’s Basketball

SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — Lauren Whittaker scored 17 points to lead Gonzaga to a 74-66 overtime victory over San Francisco in a West Coast Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at War Memorial Gymnasium.

The Bulldogs, who led by 10 at halftime, saw the Dons rally with a 22-point fourth quarter to force overtime tied at 62. Gonzaga dominated the extra period, holding San Francisco to just four points. Whittaker’s layup with 4:27 left in overtime gave Gonzaga the lead for good.

Allie Turner added 13 points for Gonzaga (15-7, 4-3). San Francisco (13-8, 4-4) was led by Meghan McIntyre’s 10 points and Aina Cargol’s 11 points and five assists. Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot under 34% from the field. Attendance was 463.