Gonzaga University is set to welcome fans to the McCarthey Athletic Center for at least five home games during its upcoming nonconference schedule. The latest addition to this lineup is a matchup against Incarnate Word, which is scheduled for either November 10 or 11, as reported by Rocco Miller from Bracketeer.com.
This game will fit into a busy stretch for the Zags, coming just days after their season opener against New Mexico State on November 7 and ahead of a significant contest against LSU on November 14. The exact tipoff time and television broadcast details for the Incarnate Word game, along with information for Gonzaga's other home matchups, will be announced in the near future.
This will be the second encounter between Gonzaga and Incarnate Word, following their first meeting during the 2017-18 season, where Gonzaga triumphed with a decisive 103-68 victory at home. In that game, Rui Hachimura and Zach Norvell Jr. combined for 35 points off the bench, while Josh Perkins contributed an additional 16 points, showcasing Gonzaga's depth and talent.
Incarnate Word enters this season facing significant challenges, having lost its top six scorers from last year’s squad, which finished with a 12-19 overall record and placed ninth in the Southland Conference with a 7-15 mark. The Cardinals will need to rebuild under head coach Shane Heirman, who has a 39-59 record over three seasons. His coaching staff includes notable figures such as Tony Barbee, previously of Auburn and UTEP, and Dave Wojcik, who has experience from San Jose State and a connection to Gonzaga through former player Brandon Clarke.
In addition to the game against Incarnate Word and the opener against New Mexico State, Gonzaga's nonconference schedule includes home games against Montana State on November 17, NAIA Eastern Oregon on December 2, and Cornell on December 31. These matchups are crucial for the Zags as they prepare for the challenges of conference play.
The complete nonconference schedule, along with the full Pac-12 Conference slate, is expected to be released in the coming weeks, providing fans with a clearer picture of what to expect from Gonzaga this season.
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