Undefeated LSU faces No. 14 Gonzaga in Spokane

No. 14 Gonzaga, which opened the season 2-0, hosts unbeaten LSU on Saturday in Spokane in the programs’ first meeting. LSU has won its first three games by at least 40 points, but those opponents were far outside the national top tier, making Gonzaga its first major test. Gonzaga coach Mark Few and LSU coach Will Wade have met before: Few’s Bulldogs beat Wade’s McNeese team in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. LSU brings an experienced backcourt and a revamped, talent-rich roster, while Gonzaga’s early play has shown strong offensive potential alongside questions about its defense and rebounding.