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Graham powers No. 12 Gonzaga past Santa Clara into first place in WCC
Bulldogs hold off Broncos 94-86 to take sole possession of conference lead
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Graham Ike had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as No. 12 Gonzaga defeated Santa Clara 94-86 on Saturday night. The win moves the Bulldogs a half-game ahead of the Broncos for first place in the West Coast Conference.
Why it matters
Gonzaga has been a dominant force in the WCC for nearly two decades, winning 25 or more games in 19 straight seasons under coach Mark Few. This matchup between the top two teams in the conference standings was an important early-season clash that could have major implications for the rest of the season.
The details
Ike shot 7 of 12 and had four assists to lead the Bulldogs. Adam Miller and Tyon Grant-Foster each added 20 points, while Emmanuel Innocenti had 16 points and six rebounds. Gonzaga shot 56% overall and outrebounded Santa Clara 41-32, but struggled from 3-point range, making just 3 of 18 attempts. Christian Hammond scored 16 points for the Broncos, who forced the Bulldogs into several hurried possessions early.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
- Gonzaga has now won 25 or more games in 19 consecutive seasons under coach Mark Few.
The players
Graham Ike
A key player for Gonzaga, Ike had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in the win.
Mark Few
The longtime head coach of Gonzaga, Few was recently named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.
Christian Hammond
The leading scorer for Santa Clara, Hammond had 16 points in the loss.
What’s next
Gonzaga will next play at San Francisco on Wednesday, while Santa Clara will visit San Francisco next Saturday.
The takeaway
This win keeps Gonzaga in sole possession of first place in the WCC standings, continuing their impressive run of success under coach Mark Few. However, Santa Clara proved to be a tough opponent and pushed the Bulldogs throughout the game, showing they will be a formidable challenger for the conference title.
