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Gonzaga claims another WCC Tournament title
Defense and Graham Ike's performance help Bulldogs secure victory over Santa Clara
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Gonzaga defeated Santa Clara 79-68 in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship game on Tuesday. The Zags' defense was a key factor, allowing them to overcome some early struggles and pull away in the second half. Forward Graham Ike also had a strong performance to lead Gonzaga to the victory.
Why it matters
Gonzaga's win extends their dominance in the WCC, as the Bulldogs have now won the conference tournament title for another year. The team's defensive effort and Ike's production will be important factors as they look to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Gonzaga trailed for much of the first half but their defense tightened up in the second half, allowing them to pull away from Santa Clara. Forward Graham Ike led the Bulldogs with a strong all-around performance, scoring 21 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
The players
Graham Ike
Gonzaga forward who led the team with 21 points and 9 rebounds in the WCC Tournament championship game.
Gonzaga
The men's basketball team from Gonzaga University that won the 2026 West Coast Conference Tournament title.
Santa Clara
The men's basketball team from Santa Clara University that lost to Gonzaga in the WCC Tournament championship game.
What they’re saying
“Our defense really set the tone and allowed us to take control in the second half.”
— Mark Few, Gonzaga Head Coach (The Spokesman-Review)
What’s next
Gonzaga will now await their seeding and matchup for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Gonzaga's defensive effort and Graham Ike's strong performance were key factors in the Bulldogs' WCC Tournament championship victory, extending their conference dominance and setting them up for a potential deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
