Gonzaga's Mario Saint-Supery shines in first WCC start against USF

Gonzaga's point guard plays extended minutes, helps Zags extend win streak over Dons

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:55pm

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Gonzaga point guard Mario Saint-Supery had a standout performance in his first West Coast Conference start, playing 33 minutes and contributing 14 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals in the Zags' 80-59 win over San Francisco. Head coach Mark Few praised Saint-Supery's solid play, saying "it was time to reward him a little bit." Additionally, Gonzaga forward Graham Ike continued his impressive season, scoring 22 points and becoming the first Gonzaga player since Adam Morrison and Derek Raivio to score at least 20 points in eight consecutive games.

Why it matters

Gonzaga's surprising loss to Portland two weeks ago has followed the team, but their recent strong play, including four comfortable WCC wins, has helped them climb back up the NCAA NET rankings. Saint-Supery's increased role and Ike's continued dominance are positive signs for the Zags as they look to secure the WCC regular-season title and build their NCAA Tournament resume in the final weeks of the season.

The details

Saint-Supery started for the first time since late December and played 33 minutes, his second straight game with extended playing time. He scored 14 points, dished out 6 assists, grabbed 4 rebounds and had 2 steals. Gonzaga forward Graham Ike continued his strong season, scoring 22 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range. Ike became the first Gonzaga player since Adam Morrison and Derek Raivio to score at least 20 points in eight consecutive games.

  • Saint-Supery exceeded 30 minutes just once this season prior to the Santa Clara game, playing 32 minutes against Alabama.
  • Saint-Supery has played 66 minutes over the last two games, compared to 9 minutes for junior point guard Braeden Smith.

The players

Mario Saint-Supery

A point guard for Gonzaga who had a standout performance in his first WCC start, scoring 14 points with 6 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.

Graham Ike

A forward for Gonzaga who continued his impressive season, scoring 22 points and becoming the first Gonzaga player since Adam Morrison and Derek Raivio to score at least 20 points in eight consecutive games.

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga men's basketball team, who praised Saint-Supery's solid play and said "it was time to reward him a little bit."

Chris Gerlufsen

The head coach of the San Francisco men's basketball team, who praised Ike's development and ability to impact the game in multiple ways.

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What they’re saying

“I thought Mario was really, really solid, he played heavy minutes tonight. I thought he did a really nice job. Six assists, one turnover, made his shots and was pretty solid on the defensive end.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga

“Graham Ike is one helluva player. His development of not only of his game, but his body, his conditioning. He never would've been able to play that many minutes. That says a lot about him, how he's wired and how he's built. I have a lot of respect for that. Just his ability to affect the game at the rim, at the midrange, now he's making 3's. Playing with a lot of swagger and a lot of confidence and certainly playing like a First Team All-American in my eyes.”

— Chris Gerlufsen, Head Coach, San Francisco

What’s next

The Zags still have a few more weeks to build their NCAA Tournament resume and three more games to secure an outright WCC regular-season title.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's recent strong play, including the standout performances from Saint-Supery and Ike, have helped the team climb back up the NCAA NET rankings after their surprising loss to Portland. As the Zags enter the final stretch of the regular season, these contributions will be crucial in their pursuit of the WCC title and a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.