No. 8 Gonzaga Improves to 11-0, Beats Tennessee 86-76

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nigel Williams-Goss scored 20 points and No. 8 Gonzaga remained undefeated by holding off Tennessee 86-76 on Sunday.

Gonzaga (11-0) hadn't played since Dec. 10 and looked strong as the Bulldogs scored the first eight points and never trailed. They led at 27-6 on a jumper by Zach Collins with 12:06 left, 43-29 at halftime and 64-48 midway through the second half.

Tennessee (6-5) went on a 10-3 run and got within 75-71 on a jumper by Robert Hubbs III with 2:26 left.

Josh Perkins then hit a jumper and Gonzaga held on for its fourth straight win in the five games between these teams.