Final Score: Gonzaga 81 Maryland 59
Box score snapshot
Scorer: Josh Heytvelt 22 points
Rebounder: Austin Daye 10 Boards
Passer: Matt Bouldin 4 Assists
Swatter: Austin Daye 3 Blocks
Theif: Matt Bouldin 2 Steals
Game MVP: Josh Heytvelt
22 points, 9 Boards, 1 Block, 2 Big 3's
Team Comparison: Zags/Terrapins
Points: 81/59
assist to turnover ratio:0.80/1.00
Rebounds:41/28
Shooting Percentage: 53%/37%
3pt Percentage: 31%/8%
Notes from the sideline:
-Jeremy Pargo seemed to learn from game 1, looking to defer more so than take control of the game...still he hit two big threes...
-Josh Heytvelt was a breath of fresh air, He had dominance, confidence, and versatility.
-Matt Bouldin has taken the role of the do whatever it takes to hold the game together. He has been one of the hardest working Zags over the early part of the season.
-Austin Daye was again brilliant. His talent has to be second to none, some of his shots look awkward, but his body control helps guide them in, in a way reminiscent of Adam Morrison in his ability to create offense.
What it means for the future (Analysis):
Well, to put it lightly, this means that the Zags made serious adjustments after the ugly first round game and also in game after the pretty mistake prone first half. They realized that all roads to success lead through an explosive Josh Heytvelt. Heytvelt took over the second half, showing dominance i haven't seen since before his drug bust during winter 07. His confidence alone makes the Zags Final Four contenders. If the Zags continue to capitalize on Heytvelt's confidence, i think Tennessee has no chance.
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