Gonzaga Edges San Diego in High-Scoring Affair
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Jenny Craig Pavilion
Gonzaga Bulldogs 99, San Diego Toreros 93, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Gonzaga Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros?
Gonzaga Bulldogs beat San Diego Toreros 99-93 at Jenny Craig Pavilion on December 30, 2025.
Who was favored in Gonzaga Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros?
Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling contest at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, the Gonzaga Bulldogs narrowly defeated the San Diego Toreros with a final score of 99 to 93. This matchup showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, with Gonzaga continuing their impressive run and San Diego striving to build on their recent success. Gonzaga, boasting a record of 14-1, has been on a remarkable six-game winning streak, averaging 94.8 points per game while allowing 69.4. In contrast, San Diego, with a record of 6-8, has had a mixed performance lately, recording a 4-6 record over their last ten games and averaging 71.4 points scored against 77.4 allowed.
The game itself was a fast-paced affair, highlighted by several key scoring plays. Gonzaga's Adrian McIntyre was instrumental, contributing significantly in the second half with a driving layup and free throws that helped maintain their lead. San Diego's Dominique Ford also made his mark, hitting a crucial three-pointer that brought the Toreros within striking distance late in the game.
Historically, this fixture has not favored San Diego, as they have lost their only previous meeting this season against Gonzaga, which ended 80-93 on January 9, 2025. The Toreros were looking to turn the tide at home but faced a formidable Gonzaga side that has consistently performed well on the road, holding a 4-1 away record this season.
In terms of injury news, the block does not provide any specific updates on player availability, which could have impacted both teams' strategies. However, the absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of such high-stakes games.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Gonzaga favored by 29.5 points, with a total set at 160.5. This reflects the expectations of a high-scoring game, which indeed materialized as both teams combined for a total of 192 points. The odds indicated a strong belief in Gonzaga's ability to dominate, although the final score showed that San Diego was more competitive than anticipated.
Conditions in the arena were conducive to scoring, likely aided by the home crowd's energy for San Diego. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the game. Viewers should have noted the offensive strategies employed by both coaches, particularly Gonzaga's ability to execute plays under pressure and San Diego's resilience in fighting back from a deficit.
As the game concluded, Gonzaga's victory solidified their status as a powerhouse in the NCAAB landscape, while San Diego's performance, despite the loss, showcased their potential to compete at a high level.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GONZ -29.5 | 160.5 o -110 / u -110 | Gonzaga Bulldogs -6500 · San Diego Toreros +2000 |
Leaders
- PointsTy-Laur Johnson21San Diego Toreros
- AssistsAdrian McIntyre7San Diego Toreros
- ReboundsAdrian McIntyre7San Diego Toreros
- PointsJalen Warley22Gonzaga Bulldogs
- AssistsBraeden Smith6Gonzaga Bulldogs
- ReboundsJalen Warley14Gonzaga Bulldogs
Recent form
San Diego Toreros
Last 10: 4-6Streak W171.4 scored · 77.4 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W66-54vs Pacific TigersDec 28
- L56-86at Washington HuskiesDec 23
- W82-80at UC San Diego TritonsDec 20
- W78-69vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksDec 13
- L81-94vs USC TrojansDec 10
- L69-86at San José State SpartansDec 6
- L72-76at Long Beach State BeachNov 30
- L61-76at California Baptist LancersNov 25
- L71-85vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 22
- W78-68vs Grambling TigersNov 19
Gonzaga Bulldogs
Last 10: 9-1Streak W694.8 scored · 69.4 allowed per game4-1 away
- W96-56at Pepperdine WavesDec 29
- W91-82at Oregon DucksDec 21
- W98-70vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 18
- W82-72vs UCLA BruinsDec 14
- W109-58vs North Florida OspreysDec 8
- W94-59at Kentucky WildcatsDec 6
- L61-101at Michigan WolverinesNov 27
- W100-61vs Maryland TerrapinsNov 26
- W95-85at Alabama Crimson TideNov 25
- W122-50vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsNov 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Gonzaga Bulldogs | San Diego Toreros |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-69 | 33-63 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 8-18 | 12-31 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 39 |
| Free throws | 13-24 | 15-23 |
| Free throw % | 54 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 21 |
| Assists | 27 | 21 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 24 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 60 | 36 |
| Fouls | 20 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 21 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 94 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half68-50Braden Huff makes 3-foot dunk (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
- 2nd Half70-50Braden Huff makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half70-52Adrian McIntyre makes layup (Tim Moore Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half73-52Mario Saint-Supery makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyon Grant-Foster assists)
- 2nd Half73-54Ty-Laur Johnson makes driving layup (Adrian McIntyre assists)
- 2nd Half73-57Ty-Laur Johnson makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half75-57Braden Huff makes layup (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
- 2nd Half75-60Gavin Ripp makes 24-foot three point jumper (Adrian McIntyre assists)
- 2nd Half78-60Mario Saint-Supery makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Warley assists)
- 2nd Half78-62Juanse Gorosito makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-62Tyon Grant-Foster makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jalen Warley assists)
- 2nd Half82-62Jalen Warley makes layup (Tyon Grant-Foster assists)
- 2nd Half83-62Jalen Warley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half83-65D'Arrae Goodwin makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half84-65Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-66D'Arrae Goodwin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-67D'Arrae Goodwin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-67Graham Ike makes layup (Steele Venters assists)
- 2nd Half86-68Dominique Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-69Dominique Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-70Dominique Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-73D'Arrae Goodwin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dominique Ford assists)
- 2nd Half88-73Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-73Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-76Toneari Lane makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ty-Laur Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half88-78D'Arrae Goodwin makes layup
- 2nd Half88-80D'Arrae Goodwin makes driving layup (Toneari Lane assists)
- 2nd Half91-80Mario Saint-Supery makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braeden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half93-80Jalen Warley makes layup
- 2nd Half94-80Jalen Warley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half96-80Jalen Warley makes driving layup (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
- 2nd Half96-81Adrian McIntyre makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half96-82Adrian McIntyre makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half98-82Graham Ike makes driving layup (Braeden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half98-84Adrian McIntyre makes layup
- 2nd Half98-87Juanse Gorosito makes 23-foot three point jumper (Adrian McIntyre assists)
- 2nd Half98-88Dominique Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half98-91Dominique Ford makes 23-foot three point jumper (Adrian McIntyre assists)
- 2nd Half98-93Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half99-93Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San Diego Toreros, below favours Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Venue
- Jenny Craig PavilionSan Diego, CA
- Attendance3521
- OfficialsDarron George, D.G. Nelson, John Hampton
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