Gonzaga Bulldogs Defeat Washington State Cougars in Blowout

Gonzaga extends conference lead with dominant win over in-state rival

Feb. 11, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team cruised to an 83-53 victory over the Washington State Cougars in a West Coast Conference matchup in Spokane. Graham Ike led the way for Gonzaga with 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Davis Fogle added 17 points for the 12th-ranked Bulldogs, who improved to 24-2 overall and 12-1 in conference play. The loss drops Washington State to 11-16 on the season and 6-8 in the WCC.

Why it matters

This win extends Gonzaga's lead atop the West Coast Conference standings as they continue their pursuit of another NCAA Tournament berth. The Bulldogs have been a dominant force in the WCC for years, and this victory over in-state rival Washington State further cements their status as the team to beat in the conference.

The details

Gonzaga jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Washington State 83-53 in the lopsided affair. The Bulldogs' defense stifled the Cougars all night, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing numerous turnovers. Gonzaga's balanced scoring attack, led by Ike and Fogle, proved too much for Washington State to handle.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Gonzaga next travels to face Santa Clara on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Washington State hosts Pacific on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Graham Ike

A key player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, scoring 20 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the victory.

Davis Fogle

Contributed 17 points to the Gonzaga Bulldogs' dominant win over Washington State.

Gonzaga Bulldogs

The 12th-ranked men's basketball team that improved to 24-2 overall and 12-1 in the West Coast Conference with the victory.

Washington State Cougars

The in-state rival of Gonzaga that fell to 11-16 overall and 6-8 in conference play with the loss.

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What’s next

Gonzaga will look to continue their strong conference play when they travel to face Santa Clara on Saturday, February 15, 2026. Washington State will host Pacific on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 as they try to bounce back from this lopsided defeat.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's dominant victory over Washington State solidifies their status as the team to beat in the West Coast Conference. The Bulldogs' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for their in-state rival to handle, further extending Gonzaga's lead atop the conference standings.