Palmer scores 16, grabs 8 rebounds, 7 steals as No. 20 Gonzaga defeats San Diego 66-48
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Haiden Palmer had 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 steals as No. 20 Gonzaga won its 13th straight game with a 66-48 win at San Diego.
Keani Albanez had 12 points as did reserve Kiara Kudron, who matched her career-high by hitting 5 of 6 shots, for the Bulldogs (23-3, 13-1) who handed the Toreros (19-6, 8-6) their first loss in 14 home games. It was Gonzaga's 14th straight win over San Diego.
Sophia Ederaine had 21 points and 9 rebounds for the Toreros, who shot 31 percent and committed 23 turnovers. Amy Kame, their leading scorer at 16.4 points, was held to 7.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Gonzaga held San Diego scores for the first five minutes but only led 18-10 midway through the first half. The Bulldogs pulled away to lead 36-22 at the break.
Back-to-back baskets by Ellie Tinkle pushed the lead to 62-42 with 5:43 left.