Gonzaga beat Portland 89-48 on Feb. 25, 2026, securing at least a share of the WCC title and top tournament seed.

No. 9 Gonzaga defeated Portland 89-48 on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, securing at least a share of the West Coast Conference regular-season title and the top seed in the upcoming WCC tournament. The Bulldogs, who had lost to Portland earlier in the season, dominated defensively, forcing 22 turnovers and holding the Pilots to 34.7% shooting. Graham Ike led all scorers with 19 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high seven steals, while Braeden Smith scored 15 points on 6-for-6 shooting. Gonzaga built a 36-21 halftime lead after a 16-0 run and went on to win its sixth straight game. The victory improved the Zags to 28-2 overall and 16-1 in conference play, with a chance to win the outright title in their final regular-season game against Saint Mary’s.