Gonzaga Bulldogs Dominate Pacific Tigers in WCC Matchup

Gonzaga extends win streak to four games with 21.5-point victory over Pacific

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs, ranked 11th in the country, cruised to a 21.5-point victory over the Pacific Tigers in a West Coast Conference matchup. Gonzaga, led by Graham Ike's 19.9 points per game, improved to 26-2 on the season and 14-1 in conference play. Pacific, despite a solid season, struggled to keep pace with the talented Bulldogs squad.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the significant gap in talent and performance between the top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Pacific Tigers. Gonzaga's dominant win extends their winning streak to four games and keeps them firmly in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, while Pacific's loss drops them to 17-12 on the season.

The details

Gonzaga entered the game as heavy 21.5-point favorites and lived up to the hype, leading for the majority of the contest. The Bulldogs' stifling defense limited Pacific's scoring opportunities, while Graham Ike, Braden Huff, and Tyon Grant-Foster paced the Gonzaga offense. Pacific struggled to find consistent scoring, with Elias Ralph and TJ Wainwright leading the way but unable to keep pace with the Bulldogs' firepower.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Graham Ike

The leading scorer for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, averaging 19.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

Braden Huff

A key contributor for Gonzaga, averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, but sidelined with a knee injury.

Tyon Grant-Foster

A transfer from Grand Canyon University, averaging 11.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs.

Elias Ralph

The leading scorer for the Pacific Tigers, averaging 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.

TJ Wainwright

The second-leading scorer for Pacific, averaging 13.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“Gonzaga is a dominant team on both sides of the ball, and it is tough to find any area where Pacific will have the edge.”

— Sean Barnard, Sports Analyst (draftkings.com)

What’s next

Gonzaga will look to continue their strong play and secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Pacific will aim to rebound and finish the season strong in the West Coast Conference.

The takeaway

This game showcased the significant talent gap between the top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Pacific Tigers. Gonzaga's dominant performance highlights their status as a national title contender, while Pacific's struggles serve as a reminder of the work still needed to compete with the elite programs in college basketball.