Gonzaga Cruises Past San Francisco in Rematch

Bulldogs extend win streak over Dons to 35 games with decisive 80-59 victory

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Gonzaga bounced back from a close win over San Francisco last month with a dominant 80-59 victory in the rematch at the Chase Center. Led by 22 points from star forward Graham Ike, the Bulldogs used a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring to cruise past the Dons, who struggled from 3-point range, hitting just 5-of-24 attempts.

Why it matters

This win extends Gonzaga's impressive streak of dominance over San Francisco, a key West Coast Conference rival. It also showcases the Bulldogs' ability to make adjustments and respond after a close call in the first matchup, demonstrating their depth and versatility as a top-ranked team.

The details

Gonzaga held San Francisco to just 9-of-26 shooting in the second half, locking down on defense and limiting the Dons' 3-point shooting. In addition to Ike's 22 points, the Bulldogs got key contributions from Mario Saint-Supéry (14 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds), Emmanuel Innocenti (12 points, 8 rebounds), and Davis Fogle (8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists).

  • Gonzaga and San Francisco met for the first time this season last month at McCarthey Athletic Center, with the Bulldogs winning a close 2-point game.
  • In the rematch on February 18, 2026 at the Chase Center, Gonzaga cruised to an 80-59 victory over the Dons.

The players

Graham Ike

Gonzaga's leading scorer, who dropped 22 points in the win over San Francisco.

Mario Saint-Supéry

Gonzaga guard who had 14 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in the victory.

Emmanuel Innocenti

Gonzaga forward who provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and 8 rebounds.

Davis Fogle

Gonzaga forward who contributed 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in 24 minutes of play.

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What they’re saying

“I thought he was just normal Mario. He played with a lot of confidence, hit some big shots and stretch and just kind of got everyone involved.”

— Davis Fogle, Gonzaga forward (SI.com)

“He's a huge player for us. He's shown us that every game this season. Today was great, and we need him.”

— Emmanuel Innocenti, Gonzaga forward (SI.com)

“I feel like we just learned from our mistakes from the past game [against San Francisco]. We knew they were a great shooting team, so we were just a little bit more focused on that and we got a good result.”

— Emmanuel Innocenti, Gonzaga forward (SI.com)

“I think he's just been dominant. His turnaround midrange, I think he's been hitting that a lot, which at the start of the season, he wasn't shooting that as much. And inside, just finishing everything, getting a lot of offensive rebounds. That's just what he does.”

— Davis Fogle, Gonzaga forward (SI.com)

What’s next

Gonzaga will look to continue its strong play as it heads into the final stretch of the regular season, with key matchups against other top West Coast Conference teams.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's decisive victory over San Francisco showcases the team's depth, defensive intensity, and ability to make adjustments, cementing their status as a top contender in the West Coast Conference and nationally.