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Gonzaga lets its play do the talking in 105-62 blowout over Portland

Updated 9:51 p.m.

Every player had an opportunity to voice their opinion, and Ryan Nembhard didn’t mince words. “It was a tough week las week,” senior forward Michael Ajayi said. “We were all just talking as a group, as a team, and Ryan was like, ‘Hey man, ain’t no more talking, just action.’ That’s what we did (Saturday night).

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