Gonzaga Bulldogs Dominate San Francisco Dons in Chase Center Matchup

Gonzaga coach Mark Few praises balanced offensive attack and defensive effort in 80-59 victory over WCC rival

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs continued their dominance over the San Francisco Dons, winning their 35th straight game against their West Coast Conference rival. Led by a game-high 22 points from Graham Ike, the Bulldogs used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to cruise to an 80-59 victory at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Why it matters

Gonzaga's win extends their impressive streak over San Francisco, showcasing the program's consistent excellence in the WCC. The game was played at the home of the Golden State Warriors, highlighting Gonzaga's growing presence in the Bay Area as a top college basketball program.

The details

In addition to Ike's big game, Gonzaga received key contributions from Mario Saint-Supéry (14 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds), Emmanuel Innocenti (12 points, 8 rebounds), and Jalen Warley (11 points). The Bulldogs' defense held the Dons to just 9-of-26 shooting in the second half to pull away for the comfortable victory.

  • Gonzaga and San Francisco faced off for the third time this season at the Chase Center in San Francisco on February 18, 2026.

The players

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who has led the program to consistent success and a 35-game winning streak over San Francisco.

Graham Ike

The star forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who scored a game-high 22 points in the win over San Francisco.

Mario Saint-Supéry

A key contributor for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, scoring 14 points with 6 assists and 4 rebounds in the victory.

Emmanuel Innocenti

The Gonzaga Bulldogs forward provided a spark off the bench, scoring 12 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.

Jalen Warley

The Gonzaga Bulldogs guard battled through a bruised thigh to chip in 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting.

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What they’re saying

“It was good. It was very, very good and spread out. I thought Mario was really, really solid. He played heavy minutes tonight. I thought he did a really nice job. Six assists, one turnover, made shots and was pretty solid on the defensive end.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs (si.com)

“It's a great stop on the circuit, and it's a great city to hang out. I got some great friends here now with Steve [Kerr] and Steph, all these guys that I have some great experiences with.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs (si.com)

“It's unbelievable. Our guys deserve all the credit for being up and ready to go. We started a little slow today, but then we finally got cooking.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs (si.com)

“He's finding timely baskets off cuts and off smart spacing, and hitting some 3s, but also making plays. It's helping us go from defense to offense. I thought he had several of them tonight.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs (si.com)

“There's a lot of traffic in the paint right now and a lot of different coverages are in there. So he's stepping out and showing he can make those shots. And for the most part, most of them were pretty good shots. There at the end, he went back to kind of his bread and butter and got in there and got himself some shots around the basket.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs (si.com)

What’s next

Gonzaga will look to continue their dominant run in the West Coast Conference as they prepare for the upcoming NCAA Tournament, where they will aim to make a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's decisive victory over San Francisco at the Chase Center showcases the program's continued excellence and their growing presence in the Bay Area. The Bulldogs' balanced offensive attack and stifling defense have fueled their impressive 35-game winning streak over the Dons, cementing their status as one of the top college basketball teams in the nation.