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Gonzaga Tops Santa Clara to Claim Final WCC Title
Bulldogs win 22nd conference tournament championship in 28 seasons before moving to Pac-12
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Freshman Mario Saint-Supery scored a season-high 21 points with six 3-pointers as top-seeded Gonzaga defeated third-seeded Santa Clara 79-68 to win the West Coast Conference tournament title for the 22nd time in the past 28 seasons. The Bulldogs, who shot 52.8% from the field, claimed the WCC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament in what will be their final appearance in the conference title game before relocating to the Pac-12 next season. Santa Clara, which led for much of the first half, is expected to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament field.
Why it matters
This marks the end of an era for Gonzaga's dominance in the WCC, as the Bulldogs are set to join the Pac-12 next season. Santa Clara's return to the NCAA Tournament field would be its first since the Steve Nash era in the 1990s, showcasing the Broncos' resurgence as a West Coast basketball power.
The details
Gonzaga's balanced scoring attack was led by Saint-Supery's career night, with Tyon Grant-Foster adding 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Graham Ike and Davis Fogle also reaching double figures. Santa Clara was paced by Christian Hammond's 24 points, but the Broncos struggled shooting the ball, connecting on just 38.2% from the field and 9-of-34 from 3-point range.
- The WCC tournament title game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas.
- Gonzaga will be leaving the WCC and joining the Pac-12 conference starting next season.
The players
Mario Saint-Supery
A freshman guard for Gonzaga who scored a season-high 21 points with six 3-pointers in the WCC title game.
Tyon Grant-Foster
A Gonzaga player who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds in the win over Santa Clara.
Christian Hammond
A player for Santa Clara who scored a team-high 24 points in the loss.
Steve Nash
A former Santa Clara player who led the Broncos to three NCAA Tournament appearances in the 1990s.
What’s next
With Gonzaga's move to the Pac-12, the WCC will look to rebuild its men's basketball profile in the coming years. Santa Clara's expected at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament will be its first since the 1990s, marking a significant milestone for the program.
The takeaway
Gonzaga's dominant run in the WCC comes to an end, but the conference tournament title was a fitting sendoff for the Bulldogs before their move to the Pac-12. Meanwhile, Santa Clara's return to the NCAA Tournament field after a long drought showcases the Broncos' resurgence as a West Coast basketball power.
