No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs rout Washington State Cougars 83-53

Gonzaga extends win streak over Washington State to 9 games

Feb. 11, 2026 at 1:07am

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The No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs routed the Washington State Cougars 83-53 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory over their in-state rivals. Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Davis Fogle scored 17 points off the bench. Jerone Morton scored 15 points for Washington State, who shot just 39% from the field and committed 21 turnovers.

Why it matters

This game was a key conference matchup, as Gonzaga and Santa Clara are tied atop the West Coast Conference standings. The Bulldogs have dominated the Cougars in recent years, winning 9 straight in the series that dates back to 1907.

The details

Gonzaga took control early, going on a 12-2 run midway through the first half to build a 29-13 lead. The Cougars went over 6 minutes without a field goal, allowing Gonzaga to push the lead to 33-15. Gonzaga led 48-21 at halftime, shooting 62% from the field compared to just 26% for Washington State. The Bulldogs had 21 field goals in the first half, while the Cougars had only 6.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Gonzaga and Santa Clara are tied atop the West Coast Conference standings and will meet on Saturday, February 15, 2026 with first place on the line.

The players

Graham Ike

A forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the game.

Davis Fogle

A reserve guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who scored 17 points off the bench.

Jerone Morton

A guard for the Washington State Cougars who scored a team-high 15 points in the loss.

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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 teams will meet again on Saturday, February 15, 2026 with first place in the West Coast Conference on the line.

The takeaway

Gonzaga has firmly established itself as the dominant program in the West Coast Conference, extending its win streak over Washington State to 9 games. The Bulldogs' ability to control the game from the opening tip and suffocate the Cougars on both ends of the floor shows why they are one of the top teams in the country.