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Santa Clara Today
By the People, for the People
No. 12 Gonzaga Holds Off Santa Clara to Take First Place in WCC
Graham Ike's double-double powers Bulldogs to victory over Broncos
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. Gonzaga shot 56% from the field and outrebounded Santa Clara 41-32 despite missing 15 of 18 three-point attempts.
Why it matters
This matchup between the top two teams in the WCC standings was a crucial game in the conference title race. Gonzaga is seeking its 19th consecutive season with 25 or more wins under coach Mark Few, who was recently named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.
The details
Graham Ike led the way for Gonzaga with 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 7-of-12 from the field. Adam Miller and Tyon Grant-Foster each added 20 points, while Emmanuel Innocenti had 16 points and 6 rebounds. The Bulldogs overcame a slow start and a brief stretch in the second half where Ike was in foul trouble to pull out the victory. Christian Hammond scored 16 points for Santa Clara in the losing effort.
- Gonzaga (25-2, 13-1) has won 25 games or more in 19 consecutive seasons under coach Mark Few.
- This was Graham Ike's seventh consecutive game with 20 points, matching a similar streak he had in 2024.
The players
Graham Ike
A star forward for Gonzaga who had 21 points and 15 rebounds in the win.
Mark Few
The head coach of Gonzaga, who was recently named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.
Christian Hammond
A player for Santa Clara who scored 16 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“Graham Ike had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as No. 12 Gonzaga held off Santa Clara 94-86 on Saturday night.”
— MICHAEL WAGAMAN, Author (yahoo.com)
What’s next
Gonzaga will play at San Francisco on Wednesday, while Santa Clara will visit San Francisco next Saturday.
The takeaway
Gonzaga's victory over Santa Clara in this key WCC matchup keeps the Bulldogs in first place in the conference standings. The win highlights Gonzaga's continued dominance under coach Mark Few and the team's ability to overcome adversity, as they weathered a brief stretch without star player Graham Ike to secure the victory.
