15 Points From History: Ejim eyes Gonzaga’s all-time scoring record on the road next Thursday | All Gonzaga Sports

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Gonzaga women rallied past the Pacific Tigers, 68-64, Thursday afternoon in a game that saw guard Yvonne Ejim come within 15 points of breaking the school’s all-time scoring record.

Ejim led all scorers with 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, finishing 15 points shy of surpassing Heather Bowman’s record of 2,165 career points.

The guard battled foul trouble early, picking up her fourth foul with 20 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Although she spent most of the fourth quarter on the bench, Ejim returned with fewer than five minutes remaining and dominated down the stretch.

Gonzaga head coach Lisa Fortier praised her squad’s resilience during Ejim’s absence.

“Our team did a really nice job of weathering that storm when she was out. That’s something we talk about all the time,” Fortier said. “She is certainly the leader in charge, but we have a lot of other players who play really well. I certainly don’t like it when she’s out of the game, but I like to have her as an option because I think we play really well together when she’s in, too.”

Gonzaga fans would love nothing more than to see Ejim break the record at home when Gonzaga hosts Washington State next Saturday. However, the Bulldogs will head to Saint Mary’s next Thursday, and her teammates would rather she continue her dominance than save the record for a home game.

“Please don’t only score 14 next game just to get it here,” Gonzaga freshman guard Allie Turner said with a laugh.

When asked if she would rather break the record at home, Ejim said she doesn’t care where it happens — just that it does.

“I’ve thought about that [breaking it at home vs. on the road] in the back of my head. I’d like it to be at home, but again, we just got to play basketball and I don’t get a say in it. It would be cool to do it in the Kennel, but I just want to do it for Gonzaga, so I do care. But I don’t really care, I can’t really care,” she said with a smile.

The Bulldogs will hit the road to face Saint Mary’s on Thursday before returning home to host Washington State at 2 p.m. You can watch Gonzaga vs. Washington State live on SWX and stream it on SWXLocalSports.com.

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1. The Gonzaga Bulldogs have a rich history of basketball success, with numerous players leaving their mark on the program.
2. One of those players is Elias Ejim, who is currently closing in on Gonzaga’s all-time scoring record.
3. Ejim has been a standout player for the Bulldogs, consistently putting up impressive numbers on the court.
4. The senior guard has been a key contributor to Gonzaga’s success this season, leading the team in scoring and assists.
5. Ejim’s scoring prowess has caught the attention of Gonzaga fans and basketball enthusiasts alike.
6. With just a few games left in the season, Ejim is on track to surpass the all-time scoring record set by a Gonzaga legend.
7. The record-setting game is set to take place on the road next Thursday, where Ejim will have the opportunity to etch his name into Gonzaga’s history books.
8. Gonzaga fans are buzzing with excitement as they anticipate Ejim’s historic moment.
9. The Bulldogs will be counting on Ejim to lead them to victory and make history in the process.
10. Ejim’s journey to the top of Gonzaga’s scoring list has been filled with hard work, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
11. He has overcome challenges and setbacks along the way, but his determination and resilience have propelled him towards greatness.
12. As Ejim prepares to make history, he is focused on the task at hand and remains humble in the face of his impending accomplishment.
13. The entire Gonzaga community is rallying behind Ejim, showing their support and belief in his ability to achieve greatness.
14. The game next Thursday is sure to be a memorable one, as Ejim looks to cement his legacy as one of Gonzaga’s all-time greats.
15. Stay tuned for updates on Ejim’s pursuit of the all-time scoring record and be sure to tune in to witness history in the making. Go Bulldogs!

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