Gonzaga Bulldogs extend historic WCC tournament streak with win over Oregon State

The Bulldogs will play in their 29th straight WCC championship game, the longest streak in Division I history.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs extended their historic streak of reaching the West Coast Conference tournament championship game, defeating Oregon State 65-56 in the semifinals. Gonzaga has now reached the WCC title game in 29 consecutive seasons, the longest such streak in Division I basketball history.

Why it matters

Gonzaga's dominance in the WCC has been unparalleled, as they have firmly established themselves as the conference's premier program over the past three decades. This latest appearance in the championship game comes as Gonzaga prepares to depart the WCC and join the Pac-12 Conference next season, making this a historic final run in the league they have ruled for so long.

The details

In the semifinal win over Oregon State, Graham Ike led the way for Gonzaga with 24 points, 11 rebounds, one assist and one block. Davis Fogle added 9 points and 6 rebounds, while Tyon Grant-Foster, Adam Miller and Braeden Smith each scored 7 points. Gonzaga improved to 29-3 overall and 18-2 in WCC play this season, securing the top seed in the conference tournament.

  • Gonzaga has reached the WCC tournament finals every year since 1998.
  • The Bulldogs will play in the WCC championship game on March 10 at 9 p.m.

The players

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who has led the program to unprecedented success in the WCC over the past 24 seasons.

Graham Ike

The leading scorer for Gonzaga in their semifinal win over Oregon State, recording 24 points, 11 rebounds, one assist and one block.

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What’s next

The No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs will play in the WCC championship game on March 10 at 9 p.m., facing the winner of the semifinal matchup between No. 21 Saint Mary's and Santa Clara.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's unparalleled dominance in the WCC over the past three decades is a testament to the program's sustained excellence. As the Bulldogs prepare to depart the conference and join the Pac-12 next season, this final WCC tournament run serves as a fitting capstone to their historic reign atop the league.