Portland Upsets No. 6 Gonzaga for First Time in Over a Decade

Pilots snap 20-game losing streak against the Bulldogs with an 87-80 victory

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:47am

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In a surprising upset, the Portland Pilots defeated the 6th-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs 87-80 on Wednesday night. Led by a career-high 27 points from freshman guard Joel Foxwell, the Pilots shot an impressive 59.3% from the field and outrebounded Gonzaga 32-27. The win snaps Portland's 20-game losing streak against the Bulldogs, with their last victory coming over 10 years ago in 2014.

Why it matters

This is a major upset in the West Coast Conference, as Gonzaga has been one of the top programs in the country in recent years. The Pilots' victory over the highly ranked Bulldogs will be a huge boost for the program and could help them gain more national attention and respect within the conference.

The details

Portland jumped out to an early 11-3 lead and never relinquished the advantage, leading by as much as 15 points in the first half. The Pilots shot the ball extremely well, making 32 of their 54 field goal attempts. Foxwell led the way with 27 points, while James O'Donnell added 16 points off the bench. Gonzaga was led by Graham Ike's 24 points and 10 rebounds, but the Bulldogs struggled shooting the ball, connecting on just 40% of their shots.

  • The last time Portland beat Gonzaga was on January 9, 2014.
  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Joel Foxwell

A freshman guard from Australia who tied his career-high with 27 points for the Portland Pilots.

Graham Ike

The leading scorer for Gonzaga with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This upset victory for Portland over the highly ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs is a significant accomplishment for the Pilots program, ending a long drought against their West Coast Conference rival. The Pilots' strong shooting performance and ability to control the boards were key factors in this surprise win.