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Wiltjer, Gonzaga beat Pacific 90-68

By Associated Press
Published: February 18, 2016, 8:36pm

SPOKANE — Kyle Wiltjer had 19 of his 26 points in the second half and Domantas Sabonis finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds to help Gonzaga beat Pacific 90-68 Thursday night.

Gonzaga (21-6, 13-2 West Coast Conference) led by 12 at halftime, and maintained a double-digit edge throughout the second half with its largest lead at 84-56.

Wiltjer was 8 of 14 from the field, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Sabonis notched his 17th double-double of the season and Silas Melson added 12 points.

Pacific (7-18, 5-10) interim head coach Mike Burns was ejected with 17:22 left in the second half, receiving two technical fouls while objecting to a charging foul called against T.J. Wallace. Wiltjer hit all four free throws and Sabonis followed with a basket to make it 54-36.

Alec Kobre led the Tigers with 15 points. Eric Thompson and Ray Bowles added 11 each.

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