No. 6 Gonzaga upset by Portland, ending 15-game winning streak

Bulldogs suffer surprising loss to Pilots, who earn first-ever victory over a top-10 opponent

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:55am

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The sixth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs suffered a surprising 87-80 loss to the Portland Pilots on Wednesday night, snapping the Zags' 15-game winning streak. Gonzaga, favored by 21.5 points, was outplayed in every facet of the game as the Pilots led by as many as 15 points and held on for the upset victory, with the home crowd rushing the court after the final buzzer. The loss was Gonzaga's second of the season, with the other coming against Michigan in December.

Why it matters

This loss is a significant upset for the highly ranked Gonzaga program, which had dominated Portland in recent years. The Pilots had not defeated a top-10 team in program history prior to this game, making the victory all the more surprising. The outcome raises questions about Gonzaga's vulnerability and ability to respond to adversity as they look to rebound in their next game against Oregon State.

The details

Gonzaga was led by forward Graham Ike, who had 24 points and 10 rebounds, but the Bulldogs struggled shooting the ball, connecting on just 40% of their shots compared to 59% for Portland. The Pilots were paced by guard Joel Foxwell, who scored 27 points and dished out 8 assists. Gonzaga was without forward Braden Huff due to a knee injury.

  • The Pilots' last victory over Gonzaga came on January 9, 2014, when they defeated the then-No. 18 Bulldogs 82-73 in Portland.
  • Gonzaga's only other loss this season came in December against then-No. 7 Michigan, 101-61, at the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas.

The players

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Graham Ike

A 6-foot-9 forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who had 24 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Braden Huff

A forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who missed the game due to a knee injury.

Shantay Legans

The head coach of the Portland Pilots.

Joel Foxwell

A guard for the Portland Pilots who scored 27 points and had 8 assists in the upset victory.

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What they’re saying

“Just outplayed us, outexecuted us, outshot us. When they got open shots, they made them. And we didn't. Literally every phase of the game.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs

“They had more effort, more energy than us tonight. Kudos to them, but we've got to flush it. ... Got to be better.”

— Graham Ike, Forward, Gonzaga Bulldogs

“Everything has to happen right in a game like that. They have to miss some key shots and some key free throws. And our guys played with a lot of confidence and kept their cool and kept their composure. And I think it helped playing at home. We've been pretty good at home.”

— Shantay Legans, Head Coach, Portland Pilots

What’s next

Gonzaga will look to rebound on Saturday when they take on Oregon State, a team they will join next season in the rebuilt Pac-12 Conference.

The takeaway

This upset loss for the sixth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs raises questions about the team's vulnerability and ability to respond to adversity, especially with key injuries. The Portland Pilots, on the other hand, earned a historic victory over a top-10 opponent, proving they can compete with the best teams in the country when everything goes their way.