Gonzaga Clinches WCC Tournament Semifinal Spot With Win Over Pacific

Bulldogs' Graham Ike extends scoring streak as Tigers' TJ Wainwright keeps game close

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Gonzaga secured a top-two seed and a semifinal spot in the WCC Tournament with a 71-62 victory over Pacific on February 21, 2026. Graham Ike led the Bulldogs with 20 points and 3 blocks, extending his streak of 20+ point games to 9 consecutive. Pacific's TJ Wainwright kept the game close with back-to-back 3-pointers to start the second half, but Gonzaga responded with a 6-0 run to regain control.

Why it matters

Gonzaga's dominance in the WCC has been undeniable, but Pacific's performance raises questions about whether the Bulldogs' reliance on Ike's scoring streak is sustainable or a potential weakness that opponents could exploit.

The details

In the thrilling semifinal matchup, Gonzaga's Graham Ike continued his impressive scoring streak, dropping 20 points and adding 3 blocks. Ike's performance marked his ninth consecutive game with 20 or more points, the longest streak by a Gonzaga player in the past 20 seasons. Davis Fogle chipped in 18 points, while Emmanuel Innocenti added 13 to help the Bulldogs secure their 15th conference win. Pacific, however, didn't go down without a fight. Elias Ralph and Justin Rochelin each scored 12 points, and TJ Wainwright's 10 points, including two clutch 3-pointers to start the second half, kept the Tigers in the game. Gonzaga responded with a 6-0 run to regain control and never looked back.

  • The game was played on February 21, 2026.
  • Gonzaga has now won 15 conference games this season, their most since the 2020-21 season.

The players

Graham Ike

Gonzaga's star player, who has scored 20 or more points in 9 consecutive games, the longest streak by a Gonzaga player in the past 20 seasons. He is the only active Division I player with 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds.

TJ Wainwright

Pacific's player who hit back-to-back 3-pointers to start the second half, putting the Tigers ahead 35-31 and keeping the game close.

Davis Fogle

Gonzaga player who scored 18 points in the game.

Emmanuel Innocenti

Gonzaga player who scored 13 points in the game.

Elias Ralph

Pacific player who scored 12 points in the game.

Justin Rochelin

Pacific player who scored 12 points in the game.

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What’s next

Pacific hosts San Francisco on Saturday, while Gonzaga welcomes Portland on Wednesday. Fans can stay tuned for more college basketball insights and updates via the AP News mobile app or their website.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's dominant performance in the WCC Tournament semifinals showcases their strength, but Pacific's resilience and TJ Wainwright's clutch shooting raise questions about whether the Bulldogs' reliance on Graham Ike's scoring streak is a sustainable strategy or a potential weakness that opponents could exploit as the tournament continues.