Gonzaga Bulldogs Claim 2026 WCC Conference Championship

Bulldogs defeat Santa Clara Broncos 79-68 in title game

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 79-68 in the 2026 West Coast Conference (WCC) Championship game on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gonzaga claimed the WCC title behind strong performances from players like Graham Ike, Mario Saint-Supréy, Adam Miller, and Davis Fogle.

Why it matters

Gonzaga's victory extends their dominance in the WCC, as the Bulldogs have now won the conference championship 12 times in the last 15 seasons. This win also boosts Gonzaga's chances of securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The details

The Bulldogs pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Broncos 44-34 over the final 20 minutes. Gonzaga's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Santa Clara to overcome. Key contributors for the Bulldogs included forward Graham Ike, who had a double-double, and freshmen guards Mario Saint-Supréy and Davis Fogle, who provided a spark off the bench.

  • The championship game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Gonzaga has now won the WCC title 12 times in the last 15 seasons.

The players

Graham Ike

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward who had a double-double in the championship game.

Mario Saint-Supréy

Gonzaga Bulldogs freshman guard who provided a spark off the bench.

Adam Miller

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard who made several key shots in the game.

Davis Fogle

Gonzaga Bulldogs freshman guard who drew a crucial foul late in the game.

Santa Clara Broncos

Gonzaga's opponent in the WCC Championship game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Gonzaga will now await their seeding and matchup for the upcoming NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's continued dominance in the WCC solidifies their status as one of the premier college basketball programs in the country, as they look to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament and potentially win their first national championship since 2017.