The Gonzaga Bulldogs exploded on Friday with a commanding 113-54 victory over UMass-Lowell, emphasizing their defensive strength by forcing 16 steals and limiting their opponents to a mere 19% from beyond the arc. Key lineup adjustments saw Michael Ajayi stepping into the starting lineup for Ben Gregg, while Khalif Battle and Ryan Nembhard delivered standout performances, scoring 21 and 13 points respectively.