Gonzaga Beats Saint Mary's 73-65 in Final WCC Matchup

Graham Ike scores 30 points in return from injury to lead No. 6 Gonzaga over rival Saint Mary's.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:55am

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Graham Ike scored 30 points in his first game back from injury as No. 6 Gonzaga defeated rival Saint Mary's 73-65 in their final West Coast Conference meeting at McCarthey Athletic Center. Jalen Warley added 10 points and 7 rebounds for the Bulldogs, who won their 15th straight game and improved to 11-0 at home. Joshua Dent led the Gaels with 16 points, while Paulius Murauskas and Dillan Shaw also scored in double figures.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the top teams in the WCC was an important conference game with implications for the standings and NCAA Tournament seeding. Gonzaga's continued dominance at home and Ike's successful return from injury are significant developments for the Bulldogs as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Ike scored Gonzaga's first basket on a left-handed push shot and then hit a 3-pointer to give the Bulldogs an early 9-2 lead. Gonzaga extended the advantage to 19-9 when Warley intercepted a pass and found Tyon Grant-Foster for a contested layup. Saint Mary's led by four at halftime, but Ike and the Bulldogs took control in the second half to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Graham Ike

A fifth-year forward for Gonzaga who scored 30 points in his return from a right ankle injury.

Jalen Warley

A Gonzaga player who had 10 points and 7 rebounds in the win.

Joshua Dent

The leading scorer for Saint Mary's with 16 points.

Paulius Murauskas

A Saint Mary's player who scored 15 points in the loss.

Dillan Shaw

A Saint Mary's player who added 13 points.

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What they’re saying

“Graham Ike scored 30 points in his first game back from injury and No. 6 Gonzaga beat rival Saint Mary's 73-65 on Saturday night in their final West Coast Conference meeting at McCarthey Athletic Center.”

— HENRY KRUEGER, Author

What’s next

Gonzaga will look to continue its strong conference play and push for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Saint Mary's will aim to bounce back and secure its own spot in the postseason.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's ability to win at home and get a key player like Ike back from injury shows the Bulldogs' depth and resilience as they chase another successful season. Saint Mary's proved it can compete with one of the top teams in the country, but will need to find a way to close out close games against elite opponents.