Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots next to Merrimack forward Jordan Minor (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, center left, dunks next to Merrimack guard Malik Edmead during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Merrimack forward Jordan Minor, right, shoots while defended by Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Merrimack guard Mikey Watkins, right, goes after a rebound next to teammate Jordan Minor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Merrimack guard Malik Edmead, left, drives to the basket and is fouled by Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)