Gonzaga Bulldogs Grind Out Win Over Pacific Tigers

Bulldogs move closer to WCC regular season title with 71-62 victory

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs battled their way to a 71-62 win over the Pacific Tigers on Saturday night, led by strong performances from Graham Ike (20 points) and Davis Fogle (18 points off the bench). The Bulldogs played tough defense to overcome a less-than-stellar offensive showing, moving one step closer to the West Coast Conference regular season title.

Why it matters

Gonzaga is one of the top college basketball programs in the country, and this win keeps them on track for another conference championship. The Bulldogs' ability to grind out a victory despite an off shooting night shows their toughness and resilience, which will be important as they prepare for the postseason.

The details

The Bulldogs struggled to find their offensive rhythm, but their defense kept them in the game. Graham Ike led the way with 20 points, while Davis Fogle provided a big boost off the bench with 18 points. The Bulldogs were able to limit Pacific's second-chance opportunities and make just enough plays down the stretch to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Graham Ike

A key player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, scoring 20 points in the win over Pacific.

Davis Fogle

Came off the bench to provide 18 points for the Bulldogs in the victory.

Emmanuel Innocenti

A Gonzaga player who spoke about the team's preparation for their upcoming matchup against Portland.

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What they’re saying

“I think just staying super solid on defense, not fouling, making sure like we're holding them to one shot, and then just trying to get easy buckets. Obviously getting it into Graham leads to great things, and then just hitting free throws. I thought we shot better down the stretch than we have in the past couple games.”

— Davis Fogle, Gonzaga Player (si.com)

“That's something we pride ourselves on, especially this entire year. We know like the ball's gonna fall, sometimes, sometimes it might not, but we can stop the other team from scoring. And these guys definitely do it night in and night out, and I can't be more proud of them and the entire squad for the way we play defense and just grit it through a win tonight.”

— Graham Ike, Gonzaga Player (si.com)

“I definitely felt like it was more gappy tonight in the paint. I definitely thought I could have done a better job of taking care of the ball and hitting shooters in there, in their pockets, finding open guys, and I didn't tonight, and that's me. But still, kudos to the guys for being shot-ready, driving closeouts, getting on the offensive glass... just gotta make the defense pay on whatever they give us.”

— Graham Ike, Gonzaga Player (si.com)

“I've been seeing it since he stepped foot on campus. This guy's a worker day in and day out. He doesn't miss a day. He's always in the gym, early mornings, late nights, man, he doesn't miss a day, and kudos to him. It's just a testament to his work, of what we're seeing this year and what we'll see to come for the rest of his career.”

— Graham Ike, Gonzaga Player (si.com)

“Like every other game. As [Ike] said; you'll see on Wednesday.”

— Emmanuel Innocenti, Gonzaga Player (si.com)

What’s next

The Bulldogs will face the Portland Pilots on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 as they continue their quest for the WCC regular season title.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's ability to grind out a tough win over Pacific, despite an off shooting night, demonstrates the team's defensive intensity and resilience. This will serve them well as they prepare for the postseason and look to capture another conference championship.