Gonzaga Bulldogs Look to Bounce Back Against Oregon State Beavers

Zags aim to avenge last year's overtime loss to the Beavers after falling to Portland Pilots

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs, ranked No. 8 in the nation, will travel to Corvallis to take on the Oregon State Beavers in a West Coast Conference matchup. Gonzaga is looking to bounce back after suffering a surprising 87-80 loss to the Portland Pilots, ending their 15-game winning streak. The Beavers, led by forward Josiah Lake, will try to replicate their overtime victory over the Zags last season.

Why it matters

This game is an important conference matchup for both teams as they jockey for position in the WCC standings. Gonzaga will be eager to avenge last year's loss and get back on track, while Oregon State hopes to pull off another upset over the highly ranked Bulldogs.

The details

Gonzaga, led by head coach Mark Few, has dominated the WCC in recent years, losing just 19 conference games since 2012. However, the Bulldogs struggled in their last outing, failing to establish an inside presence and settling for too many outside shots. Oregon State, on the other hand, has a tall and physical frontcourt that could pose problems for Gonzaga's star center Graham Ike, who is coming off a 30-point performance against Saint Mary's.

  • The game will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT.
  • Last season, Oregon State defeated Gonzaga 97-89 in overtime on January 18, 2025.

The players

Graham Ike

Gonzaga's star center, who is averaging a double-double this season and is coming off a 30-point performance against Saint Mary's.

Josiah Lake

Oregon State's leading scorer, averaging 13.5 points per game and shooting 37.7% from three-point range.

Wayne Tinkle

Oregon State's head coach, who led the Beavers to an overtime victory over Gonzaga last season.

Mark Few

Gonzaga's head coach, who has led the Bulldogs to dominance in the West Coast Conference over the past 14 years.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back and get back to our identity of dominating the paint and crashing the boards. That's what makes us successful.”

— Mark Few, Gonzaga Head Coach

“We're looking forward to the challenge of facing Gonzaga again. Our guys have been working hard and we believe we can pull off another upset.”

— Wayne Tinkle, Oregon State Head Coach

What’s next

After this game, Gonzaga will return home to host Washington State on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The takeaway

This matchup between Gonzaga and Oregon State features two teams heading in different directions. The Bulldogs will be determined to get back on track and assert their dominance in the WCC, while the Beavers hope to prove their upset victory last season was no fluke. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams' conference standings and NCAA Tournament aspirations.