SPOKANE, Wash. – Mike Meadows scored 15 of his team-high 19 points for Portland, but the Pilots dropped a 104-72 decision at No. 2 Gonzaga Saturday night at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Tyler Robertson added 17 points and six rebounds for the Pilots (11-10, 2-4 WCC).

Portland made just 3-of-23 three-pointers on the night as Robertson was the lone Pilot to connect from beyond the arc, he was 3-for-8 from long range. Freshman forward Chika Nduka was solid once again and finished with 10 points and nine rebounds before fouling out. Kristian Sjolund grabbed a team and career high 11 rebounds off the bench.

The Bulldogs (17-2, 6-0) made 18-of-41 three-pointers to set a new McCarthey Athletic Center record for threes made. Andrew Nembhard led five players in double figures with 22 points, while Drew Timme (16 points, 10 rebounds) and Chet Holmgren (12 points, 11 rebounds) recorded double-doubles for Gonzaga.

Portland played tough in the first half, but couldn't get into a rhythm offensively as the team was 2-for-15 from three-point range. Gonzaga, meanwhile, was 7-for-18 from three-point range and 9-for-11 at the foul line compared to 0-for-1 at the stripe for the Pilots as the Bulldogs took a 48-28 lead into halftime.

The Pilots cut the deficit to 17 points midway through the second half as Meadows spurred a run with six straight points, but Gonzaga responded with a 12-0 run to put the game out of reach.

Portland effectively kept Gonzaga out of the lane offensively and outscored the Bulldogs 32-28 in the paint, but GU was able to gain a 26-15 margin in points from turnovers and 18-4 edge in fast break points.

Gonzaga shot 48 percent overall from the field compared to 36 percent for the Pilots. Portland continued its efficient free throw shooting by knocking down 19-of-22 from the stripe.

Portland will return to the Chiles Center for a pair of home doubleheaders next week. The Pilots welcome Saint Mary's on Thursday at 8 p.m. after the Pilot women host No. 16 BYU at 5 p.m. Saturday features the women against and Loyola Marymount at 2 p.m. followed by the men hosting San Francisco at 5 p.m. Tickets are still available by visiting PortlandPilots.com/Tickets.