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Akron challenges, but Zags establish dominance with rally in second

Associated Press

Thursday, March 19, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Josh Heytvelt and Gonzaga already knew they could win artistically. Now the Zags know they can win an alley fight, too. Rugged Akron was shoving its way to a huge upset over stylish Gonzaga, up by six in the second half. The Bulldogs, loaded with what they feel is their most talented team in years, seemed set up for a third-straight first-round flop. "They came out throwing blows and had us rattled," said Heytvelt. "Then we snapped out of it." Heytvelt snapped back most deci ...

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