Top 25 Roundup: No. 3 Zags Struggle to Top Tarleton State

Top 25 Roundup: No. 3 Zags Struggle to Top Tarleton State
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) shoots the ball against Tarleton State Texans guard Shamir Bogues (3) in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash., on Nov 29, 2021. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Chet Holmgren recorded 15 points, nine rebounds, and four blocked shots and No. 3 Gonzaga survived a major scare before escaping with a 64–55 victory over Tarleton State on Monday night at Spokane, Wash.

Rasir Bolton scored a team-best 17 points for the Bulldogs (7–1), who led by just two points with under six minutes left before using a 10–2 spurt to put away the Texans (1-6), who are in their second season at the Division I level.