The Gonzaga Bulldogs and UConn Huskies have had a thrilling series of matchups over the years. From their first meeting in the 1999 NCAA tournament to their most recent matchup in the 2019 Maui Invitational, these two teams have provided some of the most memorable moments in college basketball. Now, they are set to meet again at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on December 4th, 2020.
The first meeting between the two teams was in the 1999 NCAA tournament, when UConn defeated Gonzaga 77-74 in the Elite Eight. This game was a classic, with UConn’s Richard Hamilton scoring 28 points and the Bulldogs’ Casey Calvary hitting a buzzer-beater to send the game into overtime. UConn would go on to win the national championship that year, but Gonzaga’s performance in that game set the tone for their future success.
Since then, the two teams have met several times, with UConn holding a slight edge in the series. In 2006, they met in the Sweet 16, with UConn winning by a score of 82-76. In 2011, they met again in the Sweet 16, with UConn winning again by a score of 81-67. In 2013, they met in the Elite Eight, with Gonzaga winning by a score of 77-73.
Most recently, the two teams met in the 2019 Maui Invitational, with UConn winning by a score of 79-71. This game was another classic, with both teams trading leads throughout the game. UConn’s Jalen Adams scored 24 points and Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura had 22 points and 10 rebounds in a thrilling matchup.
Now, these two teams are set to meet again at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on December 4th, 2020. This will be an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in college basketball. Both teams have had great success over the years and this game should be no different. It will be interesting to see how these two teams match up against each other and who will come out on top.
