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Gonzaga Bulldogs Face Key WCC Matchups
Bulldogs return home to host Washington State before visiting Santa Clara in battle of conference leaders
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is set to face a pair of crucial West Coast Conference matchups, first hosting Washington State on Tuesday before traveling to take on Santa Clara on Saturday. Both games are important as Gonzaga and Santa Clara currently sit atop the WCC standings.
Why it matters
These games will have major implications on the WCC regular season title race, as Gonzaga and Santa Clara are the top two teams in the conference. A win over Santa Clara could give Gonzaga the inside track to the conference championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Gonzaga is coming off a loss to Portland in their last outing, making these next two games even more important. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back at home against Washington State before the showdown with Santa Clara, who they defeated earlier this season. The Broncos have been one of the surprise teams in the WCC this year and pose a serious threat to Gonzaga's conference dominance.
- Gonzaga hosts Washington State on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
- Gonzaga visits Santa Clara on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Gonzaga Bulldogs
The men's basketball team of Gonzaga University, a private Catholic university located in Spokane, Washington.
Santa Clara Broncos
The men's basketball team of Santa Clara University, a private Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California.
Washington State Cougars
The men's basketball team of Washington State University, a public research university located in Pullman, Washington.
What’s next
The outcome of the Gonzaga-Santa Clara game on February 15th will likely have a major impact on the final West Coast Conference standings and seeding for the WCC Tournament.
The takeaway
These next two games for Gonzaga are crucial as they look to maintain their position atop the West Coast Conference and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. A win over Santa Clara would give them a significant advantage in the race for the regular season title.
