Gonzaga vs Baylor: A College Basketball Rivalry Preview
When to Watch and Where to Stream
The highly anticipated Gonzaga vs Baylor men's basketball game is scheduled for November 4, 2024. The game will be played at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington. The game will be televised on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+. You can also listen to the game on the radio on SiriusXM channel 83.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the game are on sale now and can be purchased through the Gonzaga Athletics website or the Spokane Arena box office. Prices range from $20 to $120.
The Rivalry
Gonzaga and Baylor have been two of the top teams in college basketball in recent years. The two schools have met twice in the NCAA Tournament, with Gonzaga winning both times. The most recent meeting was in the 2021 NCAA Tournament championship game, which Gonzaga won 86-70.
The two schools have also met in the regular season several times, with Gonzaga holding a 3-2 advantage. The most recent regular season meeting was in the 2022-23 season, which Gonzaga won 83-69.
The Teams
Gonzaga is coming off a 33-4 season in which they won the West Coast Conference regular season and tournament championships. The Bulldogs are led by Drew Timme, who is one of the best players in the country. Timme averaged 18.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last season.
Baylor is coming off a 28-7 season in which they won the Big 12 regular season and tournament championships. The Bears are led by Keyontae Johnson, who is a transfer from Florida. Johnson averaged 14.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season.
The Game
The Gonzaga vs Baylor game is expected to be one of the most competitive games of the college basketball season. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the preseason polls. The game will be a rematch of the 2021 NCAA Tournament championship game, which Gonzaga won 86-70.
Gonzaga is a slight favorite to win the game, but Baylor has the talent to pull off the upset. The game will be close throughout, and it could come down to the final possession.
