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Gonzaga Wins Final WCC Title Before Departure
Bulldogs overcome slow start to defeat Santa Clara in conference tournament championship game.
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team won the West Coast Conference tournament title in their final season as a member of the WCC, defeating the Santa Clara Broncos after trailing at halftime. The victory comes as Gonzaga prepares to depart the WCC and join a new conference next season.
Why it matters
Gonzaga has been a dominant force in the WCC for decades, winning the conference tournament title 19 times. Their departure to a new league marks the end of an era and raises questions about the future of the WCC without its most successful program.
The details
Gonzaga fell behind early to Santa Clara but rallied in the second half to secure the victory and the WCC tournament championship. The win capped off a successful season for the Bulldogs, who are expected to be one of the top teams in the country next year as they transition to a new conference.
- The WCC tournament title game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
- Gonzaga will depart the WCC and join a new conference starting with the 2026-27 season.
The players
Gonzaga Bulldogs
The men's basketball team of Gonzaga University, a private Catholic university located in Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga has been a dominant force in the West Coast Conference for decades.
Santa Clara Broncos
The men's basketball team of Santa Clara University, a private Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos were Gonzaga's opponent in the 2026 WCC tournament championship game.
What’s next
Gonzaga will depart the WCC and join a new conference starting with the 2026-27 season, ending their long tenure in the league.
The takeaway
Gonzaga's victory in their final WCC tournament championship game serves as a fitting sendoff for the program as they prepare to embark on a new chapter in a different conference. The Bulldogs' sustained excellence in the WCC will be missed, but their bright future suggests they are poised for continued success at the national level.
