Rasir Bolton scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half to help No. 2 Gonzaga post an 88–72 victory over No. 4 Kentucky on Sunday night at Spokane, Wash.
Drew Timme added 22 points and Julian Strawther had 20 points and 14 rebounds for Gonzaga (3–1). Anton Watson added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs, who never trailed.
Reigning National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe had 20 points and 15 rebounds for Kentucky (3–2). Jacob Toppin scored 16 points, Cason Wallace had 14 points and four steals and Antonio Reeves scored 10 points off the bench for the Wildcats.
The contest was the first of a six-game series between the two powerhouse programs….