No. 12 Gonzaga Routs Washington State 83-53

Graham Ike scores 20 points as Bulldogs win 9th straight over Cougars

Feb. 11, 2026 at 6:47am

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The 12th-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs routed the Washington State Cougars 83-53 on Tuesday night, led by 20 points from Graham Ike and 17 points off the bench from Davis Fogle. The Bulldogs shot 55% from the field and forced 21 turnovers from the Cougars, who shot just 39% and struggled throughout the game.

Why it matters

The win keeps Gonzaga tied atop the West Coast Conference standings with Santa Clara, setting up a key matchup between the two teams on Saturday. For Washington State, the loss continues their struggles against their in-state rival, as Gonzaga has now won 9 straight in the series dating back to 2010.

The details

Gonzaga took control early, going on a 12-2 run midway through the first half to grab a 29-13 lead. The Cougars went over 6 minutes without a field goal, allowing the Bulldogs to push the lead to 33-15 on a dunk by Fogle. Gonzaga led 48-21 at halftime, shooting 62% from the field while holding Washington State to just 26% shooting, including 2-of-15 from 3-point range.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Gonzaga and Washington State will meet again on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Graham Ike

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

Davis Fogle

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

Jerone Morton

A player 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 continue to play with the same intensity and focus as we head into the big matchup with Santa Clara on Saturday.”

— Graham Ike, Gonzaga Forward

What’s next

Gonzaga will travel to face Santa Clara on Saturday, February 15, 2026 in a battle for first place in the West Coast Conference. Washington State will host Pacific on February 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's dominant win over Washington State showcases their continued dominance in the in-state rivalry, as they have now won 9 straight meetings. However, the Bulldogs will face a crucial test this weekend against fellow WCC leader Santa Clara, with first place in the conference on the line.