Gonzaga Bulldogs Clinch WCC Regular Season Title on Senior Night

Gonzaga blows out Portland 89-48 to secure at least a share of the WCC regular season championship.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs secured at least a share of the WCC regular season title on Wednesday night, blasting the Portland Pilots 89-48 in an emotional senior night game. Gonzaga (28-2, 16-1) started one freshman and a quartet of seniors, led by a dominant performance from forward Graham Ike who scored 19 points and recorded a career-high 7 steals.

Why it matters

The win ensures Gonzaga their 23rd WCC regular season title in the coach Mark Few era, but first since 2023 after Saint Mary's won the last two. It also guarantees Gonzaga the No. 1 seed in the upcoming WCC Tournament, avoiding a potential matchup with Saint Mary's or Santa Clara until the championship game.

The details

Ike got the Zags going early, scoring 12 of Gonzaga's first 17 points, but it was the team's defense that really separated them. Portland went over seven minutes without a bucket in the first half, and ultimately finished with more turnovers (22) than made field goals (17). Wing Emmanuel Innocenti also played a key role, shutting down Portland's star guard Joel Foxwell and sparking a 12-minute scoring drought for the Pilots.

  • Gonzaga secured at least a share of the WCC regular season title on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • The Zags will play their final regular season game against Saint Mary's on Saturday, February 29, 2026.

The players

Gonzaga Bulldogs

The men's basketball team of Gonzaga University, a private Catholic university located in Spokane, Washington. The Bulldogs are a perennial powerhouse in the West Coast Conference (WCC) and have won 23 regular season titles under head coach Mark Few.

Graham Ike

A senior forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who scored 19 points and recorded a career-high 7 steals in the win over Portland. Ike has been a dominant offensive player for Gonzaga this season.

Emmanuel Innocenti

A 6'5" wing player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who came off the bench and shut down Portland's star guard Joel Foxwell, sparking a long scoring drought for the Pilots.

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who has led the program to 23 WCC regular season titles during his tenure.

Joel Foxwell

A freshman guard for the Portland Pilots who scored 27 points against Gonzaga earlier this season, but was held in check by Emmanuel Innocenti in this game.

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What’s next

Gonzaga heads to Moraga for their final regular season game in the WCC, taking on the Gaels of Saint Mary's on Saturday, February 29, 2026. The game will tip at 7:30 PM PT on ESPN.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's dominant win over Portland on senior night secures at least a share of the WCC regular season title, their 23rd under coach Mark Few. The Bulldogs' stifling defense and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Pilots, setting up an important final regular season matchup with Saint Mary's as Gonzaga looks to clinch the WCC title outright.