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Gonzaga Bulldogs Defeat San Francisco Dons at Chase Center
No. 11 Gonzaga cruises to 80-59 victory over San Francisco on February 18, 2026
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The No. 11 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the San Francisco Dons 80-59 in a college basketball game played at Chase Center in San Francisco on February 18, 2026. Gonzaga led comfortably throughout the game, with head coach Mark Few able to rest his starters late in the second half.
Why it matters
This was an important conference matchup between two West Coast Conference rivals. Gonzaga is a perennial national title contender, while San Francisco has been rebuilding its program in recent years. The lopsided result underscores Gonzaga's dominance in the WCC and their status as one of the top teams in the country.
The details
Gonzaga jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 25 points in the second half. The Bulldogs were led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players scoring in double figures. San Francisco struggled to contain Gonzaga's size and athleticism, shooting just 38% from the field for the game.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
- Gonzaga led comfortably throughout the second half, allowing head coach Mark Few to rest his starters in the final minutes.
The players
Mark Few
The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who has led the program to consistent success and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
Graham Ike
A forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who was able to return to the game in the final minutes after being pulled with the win secure.
What they’re saying
“Gonzaga played a great game tonight and deserved the win. We'll need to go back and look at the film to see how we can improve for our next matchup.”
— Todd Golden, San Francisco Dons Head Coach (spokesman.com)
What’s next
Gonzaga will look to continue its strong play as it pushes towards another NCAA Tournament appearance, while San Francisco will aim to regroup and try to pull off an upset in a future matchup.
The takeaway
Gonzaga's dominant performance against San Francisco underscores their status as one of the top teams in college basketball, while San Francisco still has work to do to close the gap on the WCC powerhouse.
