Portland Pilots Take on No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs in WCC Matchup

The teams meet for the second time this season after Portland's upset win in February.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Portland Pilots (12-17, 5-11 WCC) will travel to Spokane, Washington to take on the No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-2, 15-1 WCC) in a West Coast Conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Pilots are looking to sweep the season series after defeating the Bulldogs 87-80 on February 4th, ending Gonzaga's 15-game win streak in the series. Gonzaga will be looking to avenge that earlier loss and solidify its position atop the WCC standings with a big home win.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for the West Coast Conference standings, as Gonzaga is trying to maintain its lead at the top of the conference, while Portland is looking to pull off another upset over a top-ranked opponent. The Pilots have shown they can compete with the best teams in the WCC, and a season sweep of Gonzaga would be a huge accomplishment for the program.

The details

Portland is coming off a 71-59 loss to Seattle on Saturday, their third straight defeat. The Pilots have struggled offensively, shooting just 37.5% in their last game. Gonzaga, meanwhile, has won 6 in a row and 21 of its last 22 games. The Bulldogs' only loss in that stretch came against Portland on February 4th, when the Pilots pulled off an 87-80 upset. Gonzaga will be looking to avenge that loss and reassert its dominance in the WCC.

  • The game will tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Portland defeated Gonzaga 87-80 on February 4, 2026, ending the Bulldogs' 15-game win streak in the series.

The players

Gonzaga Bulldogs

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are the No. 9 ranked team in the country and the leaders of the West Coast Conference with a 27-2 overall record and a 15-1 conference mark.

Portland Pilots

The Portland Pilots are 12-17 overall and 5-11 in the West Coast Conference. They are looking to pull off another upset over the highly ranked Bulldogs after defeating them 87-80 on February 4th.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for a tough battle against Portland. They proved they can beat us, and we will need to bring our A-game to get the win at home.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs (Gonzaga Athletics)

What’s next

Gonzaga will face a tough test against St. Mary's on Saturday, February 29th, in a key WCC matchup. Portland will look to build on its upset win over Gonzaga when it hosts San Francisco on February 28th.

The takeaway

This game represents a chance for Portland to solidify its status as a contender in the WCC, while Gonzaga looks to reassert its dominance in the conference. The Pilots have shown they can compete with the best teams, and a season sweep of the Bulldogs would be a major accomplishment for the program.