Oregon State Beavers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs: Bulldogs Favored in WCC Tournament Semifinal

Gonzaga looks to bounce back and reach the WCC title game for the 29th straight year.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Oregon State Beavers (17-15) will face the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-3) in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinal on Monday night in Las Vegas. Gonzaga, the No. 1 seed, is heavily favored after a tough loss to Saint Mary's to end the regular season. Oregon State advanced to the semifinals with a narrow win over San Francisco on Sunday.

Why it matters

This matchup features a top-tier Gonzaga team looking to get back on track against an Oregon State squad that has had an up-and-down season. Gonzaga has dominated this series in recent years and is aiming to reach the WCC Tournament championship game for the 29th straight season.

The details

Gonzaga, the WCC regular season champion, is a heavy 18.5-point favorite over Oregon State. The Bulldogs boast the top offense in the conference, averaging 86.0 points per game, while also playing strong defense, allowing just 66.3 points per game. Oregon State, on the other hand, is the lowest-scoring team in the WCC at 71.4 points per game and shoots just 42.9% from the field, the second-worst mark in the conference.

  • The game will tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • Gonzaga beat Oregon State 81-61 in their lone meeting on February 7, 2026.

The players

Gonzaga Bulldogs

The No. 12 team in the country and the No. 1 seed in the WCC Tournament, Gonzaga is looking to reach the conference championship game for the 29th straight year.

Oregon State Beavers

The fourth-seeded Beavers advanced to the WCC Tournament semifinals with a narrow 78-77 win over San Francisco on Sunday.

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What’s next

The winner of this semifinal matchup will advance to the WCC Tournament championship game on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The takeaway

Gonzaga is heavily favored to bounce back from its regular season-ending loss and reach the WCC Tournament final for the 29th consecutive year. Oregon State will have its hands full trying to keep up with the Bulldogs' high-powered offense and stifling defense.