Graham Ike leads No. 6 Gonzaga to bounce-back win at Oregon State

Bulldogs rebound from surprise loss with 81-61 victory over Beavers

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Graham Ike matched his career high with 35 points and added 7 rebounds as No. 6 Gonzaga bounced back from a surprising loss to Portland with an 81-61 win over Oregon State. Tyon Grant-Foster chipped in 15 points and 7 boards off the bench for the Bulldogs, who outscored the Beavers 43-27 in the second half to pull away.

Why it matters

Gonzaga was looking to rebound after a rare loss that snapped a 16-game winning streak. The Bulldogs remain in the hunt for the West Coast Conference title and a high NCAA Tournament seed, making this a critical bounce-back win.

The details

Ike was dominant inside, making 13 of his 18 shots and scoring 30+ points for the third time this season. Gonzaga also dominated the paint, outscoring Oregon State 50-10 down low. The Beavers kept it close in the first half but the Bulldogs pulled away in the second half, going on a 10-0 run to take control.

  • Gonzaga led 38-34 at halftime.
  • Gonzaga quickly extended their lead to 45-36 early in the second half.
  • Oregon State cut the deficit to 55-51 with 11:26 left, but Gonzaga responded with an 18-3 run to pull away.

The players

Graham Ike

A junior forward for Gonzaga who matched his career high with 35 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the win.

Tyon Grant-Foster

A senior guard for Gonzaga who came off the bench to score 15 points and grab 7 rebounds.

Isaiah Sy

A sophomore guard for Oregon State who scored 13 points in the loss.

Dez White

A senior guard for Oregon State who scored 12 points, including a key 3-pointer to tie the game in the first half.

Yaak Yaak

A junior forward for Oregon State who scored 11 points in the defeat.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong after that tough loss. Graham was huge for us today and the whole team stepped up to get this important win.”

— Mark Few, Gonzaga Head Coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

Gonzaga will look to build on this win as they continue their WCC schedule, while Oregon State will try to rebound from the loss.

The takeaway

Gonzaga showed its resilience by bouncing back with a dominant performance after a surprising defeat. The Bulldogs' ability to respond and get a key road win against a conference opponent keeps them in the hunt for a high NCAA Tournament seed.