Lauren Whittaker had 14 points, 14 rebounds and four steals as the Gonzaga Bulldogs routed the UC Riverside Highlanders 85-58 on Sunday at McCarthey Athletic Center.
The Bulldogs set the tone early, taking the first quarter 19-4. They never trailed and led by as many as 27. A 12-0 run in the first quarter put them in front early.
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For Gonzaga, Lauren Whittaker finished with 14 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four steals, Allie Turner added 14 points and three assists, while Taylor Smith chipped in 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
For UC Riverside, London Gamble had 12 points, six rebounds and three steals. Taylor Swanson had a rough shooting night, going 3 of 13 from the field and finishing with 11 points.
The Bulldogs improved to 2-1. The Highlanders dropped to 1-2.
The Bulldogs sit first in the Pac-12. The Highlanders sit first in the Big West and have lost two straight. UC Riverside is 1-0 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Bulldogs next visit the Grand Canyon Lopes on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Highlanders next visit the Wichita State Shockers on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
