Gonzaga Bulldogs Dominate Oregon State Beavers in Rivalry Matchup

Zags and Beavers now tied for top of West Coast Conference standings

Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs (17-7-7, 9-2 WCC) defeated the Oregon State Beavers (17-7-7, 9-2 WCC) 67-37 in a lopsided rivalry matchup in Spokane, Washington. Senior guard Ines Bettencourt led the Zags with 15 points, while the team's stifling defense held the Beavers to just 1-for-21 from three-point range. The win puts Gonzaga in a tie for first place in the West Coast Conference standings with Oregon State.

Why it matters

This game was a pivotal matchup between two of the top teams in the West Coast Conference. The Zags' dominant performance over their rivals puts them in a strong position to potentially earn a No. 1 seed for the conference tournament, while the Beavers' struggles raise questions about their preseason status as the conference favorite.

The details

Gonzaga's defense was the key to the game, forcing 20 Oregon State turnovers and holding the Beavers to just 5% shooting from three-point range. Senior guard Ines Bettencourt had a standout game for the Zags, scoring 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting from beyond the arc. In contrast, Oregon State junior guard Kennedie Shuler struggled, finishing with just 2 points, 2 rebounds and 6 turnovers.

  • The Zags defeated the Beavers 67-37 on February 7, 2026.
  • Just two weeks prior, Oregon State had defeated Gonzaga 92-87 in overtime in Corvallis.

The players

Lisa Fortier

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball team.

Ines Bettencourt

A senior guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who had a standout performance in the game, scoring 15 points.

Scott Rueck

The head coach of the Oregon State Beavers women's basketball team.

Kennedie Shuler

A junior guard for the Oregon State Beavers who struggled in the game, finishing with just 2 points, 2 rebounds and 6 turnovers.

Lauren Whittaker

A redshirt forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who is a National Freshman of the Year candidate and has recorded 11 double-doubles this season, tied for 14th in the country.

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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

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will next face the Pacific Tigers on Saturday, January 7 at 2pm PT on ESPN+, with the first 200 students in attendance receiving a free pink t-shirt in support of breast cancer awareness.

The takeaway

This game highlights the Gonzaga Bulldogs' ability to bounce back from a previous loss and reassert their dominance in the West Coast Conference. The Zags' stifling defense and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the preseason favorite Oregon State Beavers, putting Gonzaga in prime position to earn a top seed for the conference tournament.