The Zags rank seventh in adjusted offensive efficiency and like to push pace (50th in KenPom’s adjusted tempo), leading to an average of 87.2 points per game. They’re poised to capitalize on their strength in a soft matchup against USF’s defense that allows a plentitude of looks at the rim.

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Esther Little (0) drives to the basket against San Francisco Dons guard Freja Werth (12) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. The San Francisco Dons won the game 70-68. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

The San Francisco Dons (20-6, 10-3 WCC) visit the Gonzaga Bulldogs (18-7, 9-3) Thursday at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sports

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs host Chris Gerlufsen and the San Francisco Dons on Thursday in Spokane, the first matchup between the two teams this season. USF is 0.5 games ahead of the Zags in the standings, sporting a 10-3 record in conference play after handing Saint Mary's its first WCC loss of the year last Thursday.

Usually a team needs little motivation when it comes to Senior Day. In case it isn’t enough Saturday afternoon for the Gonzaga women’s basketball team, it has an opportunity to even a score. More on that in a moment.