Dogs Drop OT Decision To Gonzaga, 82-76

November 29, 2003 | Men's Basketball

Nov 29, 2003

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By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS
Associated Press Writer

SPOKANE, Wash. - Ronny Turiaf played well in regulation. He was great in overtime.

Turiaf scored all 11 of Gonzaga's points and made several key defensive stops to lead the 16th-ranked Bulldogs past Georgia 82-76 on Saturday.

Turiaf, who led Gonzaga with 22 points, had a big block in overtime and grabbed the game's final rebound as the Bulldogs avenged last season's 12-point loss to Georgia.

"Ronny always comes up huge when we need him," Gonzaga forward Cory Violette said.

Turiaf, who has been slowed by a foot injury this season, finished with nine rebounds and three blocks despite picking up his fourth foul with 8:45 left in regulation.

"Confidence-wise, it is huge," Turiaf said.

Rashad Wright's basket for Georgia (2-1) tied the score at 71-all at the end of regulation.