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Gonzaga Bulldogs Face Oregon State Beavers in WCC Semifinals
Gonzaga looks to advance to the WCC Tournament final as Oregon State makes its lone appearance in the semifinals before moving to the Pac-12.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on the No. 4 seed Oregon State Beavers in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament on Monday night. Gonzaga beat Oregon State 81-61 in their lone regular season matchup, led by a career-high 35 points from Graham Ike. The Beavers will be looking to pull off the upset, but they will have to contend with Gonzaga's size and depth. The availability of Gonzaga wing Jalen Warley, who has missed the last two games with a quad contusion, will be a key factor in the game.
Why it matters
This game marks the first time Gonzaga is facing a team not named San Francisco in the WCC Tournament semifinals since 2021. It is also the only appearance for Oregon State in the WCC semifinals before the team heads to the new-look Pac-12 conference next season. The outcome of this game will determine which team advances to the WCC Tournament final.
The details
Gonzaga beat Oregon State 81-61 in their lone regular season matchup, with Graham Ike scoring a career-high 35 points. The Zags will look to feed Ike again in the post, while also trying to do a better job defending the perimeter after allowing the Beavers to shoot 55.6% from 3-point range in the first meeting. The availability of Gonzaga's Jalen Warley, who has missed the last two games with a quad contusion, will be a key factor in the game.
- Gonzaga and Oregon State will face off on Monday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. PT.
- This is the first time Gonzaga has faced a team not named San Francisco in the WCC Tournament semifinals since 2021.
The players
Graham Ike
The Gonzaga forward scored a career-high 35 points on 13-18 shooting in the teams' regular season matchup.
Jalen Warley
The Gonzaga wing has missed the last two games with a quad contusion, but the team is hoping the 16-day rest period will allow him to return and provide his trademark versatility and defensive presence.
Dez White
The Oregon State guard scored 18 points to help the Beavers narrowly escape the No. 5 seeded San Francisco Dons in the quarterfinals.
Josiah Lake
The Oregon State guard also scored 18 points in the Beavers' quarterfinal win over San Francisco.
Wayne Tinkle
The Oregon State head coach will not be returning to the team next season as they move to the Pac-12 conference.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the WCC Tournament final on Tuesday, March 10.
The takeaway
This game represents a key milestone for both programs, as Gonzaga looks to continue its dominance in the WCC and Oregon State makes its lone appearance in the conference semifinals before moving to the Pac-12 next season. The outcome will have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.
