Gonzaga women's basketball defeats Saint Mary's behind Allie Turner's record-breaking night

Sophomore Allie Turner ties Gonzaga's single-game record with nine made three-pointers in the Bulldogs' 75-67 win over the Gaels.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball team defeated the Saint Mary's Gaels 75-67 on Wednesday, thanks to a historic performance from sophomore Allie Turner. Turner scored a career-high 29 points and tied the Gonzaga single-game record with nine made three-pointers. Redshirt freshman Lauren Whittaker also recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs.

Why it matters

The win keeps Gonzaga (22-8, 14-3) tied for first place in the West Coast Conference (WCC) with Loyola Marymount (LMU). The Bulldogs' regular season finale against Portland on Saturday will determine whether they win the WCC title outright or share it with LMU.

The details

Gonzaga's seven-point halftime lead over Saint Mary's was nearly erased in the third quarter, but timely shots from Turner, Whittaker, and senior guard Ines Bettencourt helped the Bulldogs pull away for the victory. Gonzaga's defense also played a key role, generating 11 steals to disrupt Saint Mary's. Bettencourt finished her final home game with six points, four assists, three rebounds, and a steal.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • Gonzaga's regular season finale against Portland is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT.

The players

Allie Turner

A sophomore guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who scored a career-high 29 points and tied the school record with nine made three-pointers in the win over Saint Mary's.

Lauren Whittaker

A redshirt freshman forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds in the win over Saint Mary's.

Ines Bettencourt

A senior guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who finished her final home game with six points, four assists, three rebounds, and a steal.

Vera Gunaydin

A senior guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who remains out with an injury.

Lisa Fortier

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

If Gonzaga beats Portland and LMU beats Oregon State on Saturday, then Gonzaga and LMU would tie for the WCC regular season title, but LMU would get the No. 1 seed in the WCC Tournament. If Gonzaga beats Portland and Oregon State beats LMU, then Gonzaga would win the WCC outright.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's win over Saint Mary's, led by Allie Turner's record-breaking performance, keeps the Bulldogs in contention for the WCC regular season title. The team's ability to withstand Saint Mary's comeback and close out the victory on senior night demonstrates their resilience and championship pedigree as they head into the final game of the regular season.