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Gonzaga Basketball Archive
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Eagles Finish Summer 32-0! (Top) The Purple Eagles completed a summer in which the team went 32-0. This was the first time in Gonzaga History that a team finished the summer undefeated. Gonzaga captured championships in three different events, The Rock Summer League at High Point, The Ban the Brick Summer League at St. Alban's, and the DC Board Games which were played at American University. If the summer is any indication of what kind of season the Eagles will have expect the fans on Eye Street to have a lot to cheer about.
The Ban the Brick Summer League at St. Alban's
Gonzaga opens season with a win! (Top) Gonzaga open up the 2002-2003 season with a 101-53 victory over the Village Learning Center. The Purple Eagles were lead by SR Luke Owings who finished the game with 21pts. Gonzaga also had four other players finish the game with double figures in scoring. They were SR Lorenzo Miles (14 pts), JR Douglas Dutch (14 pts), JR Stanley Hodge (12 pts), and SO Paul Johnson (11 pts). Their next game will be against Cape Henry High School from Virginia Beach in the St. Alban's Tip-Off Classic.
Gonzaga lays down the wood! (Top) After having played on a rubber surface since 1977 when the Carmody Center was opened, Gonzaga will begin the 2002-2003 season on a new hardwood parquet floor. Many believe this may be one of the nicest floors in the metropolitan area including the floors at the MCI center and the new Comcast Center. Click on picture for larger view:
Purple Eagles Bring Home the St Alban's Title! (Top) The final of the St. Alban's Tip-Off Classic turned out to be a battle of the WCAC and the BCL (Baltimore Catholic League) as Gonzaga took on St. Maria Goretti. Gonzaga started the game strong and lead 19-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter they really attacked the basket. It showed as they scored 10 of their 21 second quarter points on 10 of 12 from the free throw line. The Eagles went into the half with a 40-24 lead. The second half continued to go Gonzaga's way and the won this game by a score of 78-63 to move their record to 3-0. SR Luke Owings (tournament MVP) and SR Lorenzo Miles lead a balanced offensive attack with 23 and 17 pts respectively. The Eagles next opponent will be the Panthers of Paul VI, which is the teams first league game.
2002 Gonzaga/D.C. Classic (Top) Game 1-Gonzaga vs. Mervo In the opening round the Eagles beat Mervo 71-64 to advance to the semi-finals at American University. Gonzaga was lead by JR Antwan Harrison who finished the game with a team high 22pts. The Eagles also had three others finish the game in double figures [SR Taurean Marshall (12pts), SR Lorenzo Miles (11pts), and JR Stanley Hodge (11pts)]. In the semi-finals the Eagles would go on to play Georgetown Prep. Game 2-Gonzaga vs. Georgetown Prep This game started with Prep jumping out to a early 12-4 lead. Gonzaga was able to close the gap as they went from their pressing defense to a tight half court zone defense. The first quarter ended with Gonzaga down 15-13. The Eagles defense really paid off in the second quarter as they out scored Georgetown Prep 14-4 to take a 27-19 lead going into the half. Gonzaga never looked back as they out scored Prep 28-18 in the second half to win the game by a score of 55-37, and advance to the finals against Christ The King. SR Luke Owings finished the game with a team high 22pts. Game 3-Gonzaga vs. Christ The King In the DC Classic Finals the Purple Eagles found themselves trailing the entire game until the last couple of minutes. Down 48-42 JR Antwan Harrison (10pts) decided to put the Eagles on his back, as he scored six straight points to tie the game at 48. With time running out CTK SR Japhet McNeil drove to the basket and was fouled. He went to the free throw line with1.8 seconds and knock down two to win the finals by a score of 50-48. The lost was the first for Gonzaga whose record is now 6-1. The Eagles next game is a league game at home against St. John's (12/20/02-7:30pm). Eagles fall to Christ The King in The DC Classic Finals Note: SR Luke Owings and JR Antwan Harrison were named to the ALL-Tournament Team.
Eagles knock off Nation's #6 team in Triple OT! (Top) In front of a packed house at Bender Arena on the Campus of America University, the Gonzaga Eagles went three overtimes with O'Connell to take first place in the heated race of the WCAC. The Eagles were led by SR Lorenzo Miles and JR Stanley Hodge who finished with 20 and 18 points respectively. With SR Luke Owings and JR Antwan Harrison fouling out in the first overtime, SR Dana Leary and SO Paul Johnson came on to give the Eagles the hand they needed to win the game. Gonzaga's next game will be Saturday 1/25/03 against Paul VI at Marymount University. The Game is set to tip off at 7:30pm. Their first meeting this year was an overtime win for Gonzaga, look for this one to be another heated battle. Instant Classic! The Triple Overtime Thriller!
Gonzaga gets some National Attention! (Top) For the first time this season the Eagles have been placed into the USA Today's top ten teams on the East. Click on the link below to see where the Eagles place with the top 40 high schools in America. USA Today East Regional Rankings
Eagles get 21st win with victory over DeMatha! (Top) Gonzaga got its 21st win of the year with a 54-45 victory over DeMatha. The team was lead by SR Lorenzo Miles and SR Luke Owings who finished with 21 and 10 points respectively. The game was tight in the early going as the Eagles finished the first quarter with a one point lead (11-10). The second quarter was all Gonzaga as they out scored DeMatha 16-7 to take a 27-17 half-time lead. DeMatha cut the Eagles lead to five by the end of the third quarter. Both teams found themselves trading baskets in the fourth and DeMatha was forced to put Gonzaga on the free throw line. SR Lorenzo Miles went 10 for 12 from the line in the fourth quarter to help seal the game. With the win and a victory by Paul VI over O'Connell the Eagles have moved into first place with two league games remaining. The teams next game is Tuesday 2/11/03 at home against St. Mary's Ryken.
Luke Owings Makes it Official for Princeton! (Top)
SR forward Luke Owings signed a letter of intent to attend Princeton University. Luke is pictured here from left to right with his father Jeff Owings, President Fr. Allen Novotny, Athletic Director Joe Reyda, and his mother Maria Owings. Luke has been a two year starter for the Varsity team here at Gonzaga and has played a big part in the teams success this season.
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