{
  "id": 17898798,
  "title": "No. 15 Gonzaga opens season with first win over Purdue | Recap and highlights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/no-15-gonzaga-opens-season-with-first-win-over-purdue-recap-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-15-gonzaga-opens-season-030800120.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Monday's season opener, 15th-ranked Gonzaga claimed their first victory over Purdue with a 78-72 triumph at the T-Mobile Arena. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with the two teams trading the lead nine times in the first half. Gonzaga's scoring surge in the second half, largely driven by Xaivian Lee and Izan Almansa, proved decisive as they extended their lead to 10 points. Davis Fogle led the Bulldogs with 22 points, while Lee and Almansa combined for 13 of 15 points during the crucial second-half run. Fogle sealed the victory with clutch free throws in the final seconds. Despite a spirited push from Purdue, Gonzaga held on to secure their first win against the Boilermakers, setting the stage for their upcoming home opener against New Mexico State.",
  "summary": "Nov. 2—LAS VEGAS — For about 25 minutes, it was a seesaw battle between 15th-ranked Gonzaga and Purdue in Monday's season opener at T-Mobile Arena. The Bulldogs and Boilermakers traded the lead nine times in the first half — neither able to gain any real separation until a scoring flurry from Gonzaga pushed Mark Few's team out to a 10-point lead in the second half. Xaivian Lee and Izan Almansa ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Gonzaga defeats Purdue 78-72 in season opener",
    "Xaivian Lee and Izan Almansa drive second-half victory",
    "Davis Fogle secures win with final-second free throws"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gonzaga's decisive second-half scoring surge establishes an early momentum that validates their depth heading into a home opener against New Mexico State.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}