Week 14 / Saint Mary’s at the Kennel, Defense, and the Rivalry Factor

In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s win over Saint Mary’s, a rivalry game that carried extra weight inside the Kennel.

Adam highlights the performances that stood out, including Graham Ike’s impact, and dives into the defensive effort that turned the game in the second half. From game-planning to physicality, he walks through what Gonzaga did differently and why it mattered against a familiar opponent.

The episode also touches on the atmosphere in Spokane, the energy from the crowd, and what games like this represent in the history of the rivalry. Adam then looks ahead to upcoming matchups against Portland and Oregon State, discussing what Gonzaga can build on as the season continues.

Plus, a fun sidebar on college basketball formats and what the sport could learn from tournament styles elsewhere.

A full breakdown of a meaningful win, a classic rivalry, and what’s next for the Zags.

Show Flow

02:21 Game Recap: St. Mary's Showdown

16:33 Second Half Recap

36:29 Upcoming Games: Portland and Oregon State

39:36 Reflecting on Past Games and Players

43:16 Impact of Transfer Portal on College Basketball

52:14 2nd in the Nation In What stat!?!

53:26 Analyzing Team Strategies and Stats

01:01:06 The FA Cup and College Basketball

01:11:10 Super Bowl Predictions

01:14:35 Housekeeping & Closing Time