• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Spun

What's trending in the sports world today.

  • NFL
  • College Football
  • NBA
  • College Hoops
  • Interviews
  • About

Search The Spun ...

Close

December 26, 2020 @ 6:31pm » Dan Lyons

Gonzaga Absolutely Waxed ACC Power Virginia Today

Drew Timme on the court for GonzagaFORT MYERS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 27: Drew Timme #2 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts during the first half against the Auburn Tigers during the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on November 27, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Gonzaga Bulldogs fans have to hope that we find a way to finish the college basketball season this year. The Zags look like an absolute juggernaut of a team this year.

Gonzaga is now 7-0, including wins over Kansas, Auburn, West Virginia, Iowa, and now Virginia, five of whom were ranked in the top 16 at the time the games were played. A scheduled game against No. 2 Baylor was canceled, unfortunately, but this is still about as good a schedule as you can ask for from the Zags, before they embark on what should be a pretty uncompetitive WCC schedule.

Virginia basketball is still the reigning national champion after last year’s NCAA Tournament cancellation. The team isn’t quite as good as it has been in recent years, but the Hoos are still known for an impressive defense if nothing else. Ken Pomeroy has the UVA defense ranked 10th in the country.

Gonzaga nearly hung 100 on them today. Mark Few’s team settled for a 98-75 win, behind 32 points from Corey Kispert and 29 from Drew Timme. Obviously college basketball is as unpredictable as it gets when it comes to the postseason, but Gonzaga looks a head above everyone else in the sport right now.

32 points. 9/13 from deep. Ties the @ZagMBB record for made threes in a game. Corey Kispert is out of his mind today. pic.twitter.com/WxeJmFPhoS

— CBS Sports CBB (@CBSSportsCBB) December 26, 2020

File this one away for the "They don't play anyone" crowd: Gonzaga is the first team ever to beat four AP top-20 teams in its first seven games of the season. (via @ESPNStatsInfo)

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) December 26, 2020

It is a shame that we didn’t get that Baylor game, though some have said that it may be a relief to keep some interest in a potential duel between those two down the line.

Gonzaga let its foot off the gas for the last few minutes and still hung NINETY-EIGHT American basketball points on Virginia. That's at least 140 points against a normal team.

— Garbage Yard, feat. Adam Jacobi (@Adam_J_Tweets) December 26, 2020

They'll be non-existent. Gonzaga claims wins over Kansas, West Virginia, Iowa (and UVA shortly). The only people left who doubt Gonzaga are attention-seeking halfwits who failed to get on the ship when it left port once and for all five years ago. Pay them no mind. https://t.co/HwSisoEGxn

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 26, 2020

Gonzaga is the best offensive team in the country, by far. Beautiful offense run by skilled players. Baylor is the best defensive team, and better than last season. If they stay healthy, both are Monday night good.

— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) December 26, 2020

Many of the usual suspects in college hoops are experiencing very down seasons, amid all of the confusion that this season has brought on top of it. Duke is nowhere to be found in the AP poll, and down at No. 25 in the Coaches Poll. Kentucky is an abject disaster at 1-6 after today’s loss to Louisville, which was also unranked.

The Zags’ next game is scheduled for Monday against Northern Arizona.


Filed Under: College Hoops, Top Stories, Virginia

About Dan Lyons

Dan is an Editor at The Spun.

Primary Sidebar

Search The Spun Here

What’s Trending

  • Report: Dan Mullen Has NFL Head Coaching Interview With 1 Team
  • 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Who Will The Jaguars, Jets, Dolphins, Etc. Take?
  • Notre Dame Announces New Defensive Coordinator
  • Report: Boise State Has Reportedly Found Its New Head Coach
  • Former Texas 4-Star LB Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal
  • More Trending

    A closeup of Charlie Strong.

    A Notable Coach Could Reportedly Join Urban Meyer In Jacksonville

    A closeup of Urban Meyer during an Ohio State football game.

    Urban Meyer Is Reportedly Closing In On An NFL Job

    More Trending

  • Chiefs Getting Criticized For Play Call With Injured Patrick Mahomes
  • Breaking: Chiefs Announce Patrick Mahomes Will Not Return
  • Betting Line Already Released For Chiefs vs. Bills
  • Video: Heated Tyreek Hill Sideline Moment Is Going Viral
  • Patrick Mahomes Leaves Game Following Scary Moment
  • Bill Belichick Has A Rule For His Players About The Goal Line
  • Here’s Why The NFL Hasn’t Changed The End Zone Fumble Rule
  • Report: Deshaun Watson Has 1 Preferred Trade Destination
  • Sign Up For Our Emails

    • Privacy Policy / Terms Of Use
    • Coverage By Team

    Copyright © 2021 The Spun · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding Inc.

    • NFL
    • College Football
    • NBA
    • College Hoops
    • Interviews
    • About
    • Search
    • Privacy Policy / Terms Of Use
    • Coverage By Team
    • January 17, 2021
    • 9 mins ago
      Look: Jarvis Landry Posts A Message For Browns Fans
    • 17 mins ago
      Baker Mayfield Shares His Thoughts On The Heartbreaking Fumble
    • 36 mins ago
      Baker Mayfield Sums Up His Thoughts On Disappointing Loss
    • 42 mins ago
      Johnny Manziel’s Reaction To The Browns’ Loss Is Going Viral
    • 48 mins ago
      Steve Spurrier Reacts To Urban Meyer Going To The NFL
    • 49 mins ago
      Kevin Stefanski Admits Mistakes In Loss To The Chiefs
    • 1 hour ago
      Patrick Mahomes Has Message For Browns Player Who Hit Him
    • 1 hour ago
      LeBron James Not Happy With Refs In Browns Loss
    • 1 hour ago
      NFL World Reacts To Baker Mayfield’s Performance On Sunday
    • 1 hour ago
      Travis Kelce Reveals What Browns Said After Patrick Mahomes Hit
    • 1 hour ago
      Drew Brees Has Reportedly Made A Decision On His Future
    • 1 hour ago
      Andy Reid Announces Postgame Update On Patrick Mahomes