The Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-5) will host the San Francisco Dons (15-11) in a West Coast Conference matchup. Gonzaga beat the Dons last month in San Francisco 77-75 but did not cover the spread as a 9.5-point favorite.
San Francisco is in a three-way tie in the WCC with a 4-7 record. The Dons are on a two-game losing streak after falling to Saint Mary's 68-59 last Thursday and Santa Clara 84-70 on Saturday. San Francisco is 102nd in the nation according to KenPom, 107th in adjusted defensive efficiency, and 109th on offense.
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— San Francisco Men's Basketball (@USFDonsMBB) February 5, 2023
The Dons are averaging 74.9 ppg (110th), shooting 44.6% (183rd) from the field, 35.5% (113th) from three, and 74.8% (54th) from the charity stripe. They have three players averaging more than 12 ppg. Khalil Shabazz, a 6' guard, leads the team with 16 ppg. Shabazz dropped 31 points in Saturday's loss to Santa Clara. He has dropped at least 20 points ten times this season but has been held below 10 points on nine occasions.
In the two point loss to Gonzaga on January 5, the Dons had a 10-point halftime lead, but were unable to hold on for the upset. Tyrell Roberts led the way with 18 points in the loss, followed by Shabazz with 17 and Zane Meeks with 14 points.
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