LAS VEGAS — The Gonzaga women only scored 13 points in the first half and at one point in the second half trailed by 13, but were able to overcome both obstacles to defeat BYU 43-42 in the WCC Championship on Tuesday.
Okanogan native Jill Townsend hit the game winner as time expired to lift the Zags over the Cougars.
On Monday, several Gonzaga players and staff members, including Townsend, came down with the stomach flu. Townsend did not start in Gonzaga's game against BYU, and her only basket in the game came on the game winner.
Starters Cierra Walker and LeeAnne Wirth were also affected by the bug. Wirth never entered the game for the Bulldogs.
It was an antithesis of a pretty game for the Zags, who were clearly affected by their stomach issues as they shot 29% from the field.
Freshman Yvonne Ejim led all Gonzaga scorers with 13 points. She also led the team in rebounds with nine.
