‘Took a Village’: Gonzaga Beats Santa Clara 94-86 to Reclaim First Place in WCC
Things haven’t been as smooth offensively for the Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-2, 13-1) since Braden Huff went down with a knee injury a month ago. The operation has gone stagnant more frequently, which has led to declining defensive play, fewer of the team’s three-point attempts have been falling, and outside of the Zags’ leading scorer, Graham Ike, there has been a lack of consistent production from everyone else. The overall drop-off has led to much tighter wins, not including a devastating loss to Portland last Thursday.
But in GU’s biggest game of the season on the road against Santa Clara (22-6, 13-2), several members of the supporting cast stepped up to the challenge to overcome the Broncos 94-86, snapping their nine-game winning streak and handing them their first home loss of the season to reclaim first place in the WCC.
No. 12 Gonzaga Thrashes Washington State 83-53, Sets Up Crucial Santa Clara Matchup
A day after sliding six spots in the AP Poll, No. 12 Gonzaga played its best basketball in what felt like ages, dominating Washington State at the McCarthey Athletic Center Tuesday night by a score of 83-53. It was as well-rounded a game as GU has put together in several weeks, evidenced by its largest margin of victory since January 21 versus Pepperdine, and the team’s third-biggest win in conference play.
The Bulldogs have a big-time game on the horizon, heading down to Santa Clara to take on the Broncos with a chance to reclaim sole possession of first place in the WCC this Saturday, and after a brutal road loss last week to Portland, the Zags notched a large win on their home floor before the biggest game of the season.
Gonzaga Bashes Washington State 86-65 in Wake of Braden Huff Injury
Without standout forward Braden Huff for the next 1-2 months, Gonzaga is well-equipped to hold down the fort in his absence. How did the Bulldogs show off their balance and depth in a commanding win over Washington State?
Riding Several Dominant Runs, Gonzaga Routs Loyola Marymount in 82-47 Home Win
Falling behind by 10 points early on to LMU, Gonzaga flipped the script on the Lions by shutting them down defensively, thriving as the stops continued to mount into a blowout win. What led to the Bulldogs locking in for their ninth straight victory?
Analysis: Grading Each Gonzaga Player Prior to WCC Play
With a strong 12-1 start to the season, Gonzaga has executed as well as it could have expected after a lot of turnover in the rotation this offseason. How did each player on the roster perform during the non-conference slate?
Bra(e)dens Have Big Games, Gonzaga Closes Non-Conference Play With 91-82 Win Over Oregon
Gonzaga has had some undefeated non-conference slates in past, but the Bulldogs’ 12-1 record before WCC play this season has been their most impressive, at least to Mark Few. Beating Oregon on an NBA floor, who contributed to their fifth straight victory?
Gonzaga Bounces Back with Emphatic 94-59 Win Over Kentucky in Music City Madness Matchup
After suffering the worst loss in the Mark Few era against Michigan nine days ago, No. 11 Gonzaga played all the right notes in a 35-point rout of No. 18 Kentucky at Music City Madness in Nashville Friday night. How did the Zags get it done against a ranked foe?
WATCH: Breaking Down Gonzaga Bulldogs’ Red Hot Start to 2025-26 Season
The 2025-26 season just kicked off, but only five games in, Gonzaga looks the part of a formidable NCAA tournament threat. Where have the Bulldogs shown the most improvement amid a 5-0 start and what must they prove next to emerge as a true contender?
Tyon Grant-Foster Records Double-Double as Gonzaga Rolls Over Arizona State in 77-65 Road Win
In a game filled with fouls and ugly shooting percentages, Gonzaga knocked off Arizona State in Tempe to move to 4-0 on the season. What unfolded for the Zags to capture their first road win of the year?
Sluggish Start Remedied by Bench as Gonzaga Trounces Texas Southern in Season Opener
After being initially stifled offensively, Gonzaga got in rhythm thanks to contributions from its bench, resulting in a monstrous win over Texas Southern in its regular season opener.
Preview: What to Expect From Gonzaga MBB in the 2025-26 Season
After an unfamiliar finish in March, Gonzaga looks to be a national championship contender once again. Anchored by Graham Ike and Braden Huff in the frontcourt, the other key for the Zags will be fresher, yet experienced, faces finding their strides.
Gonzaga Dominates Western Oregon at Full Strength in Final Exhibition Game
Adding Tyon Grant-Foster and Emmanuel Innoncenti into the mix, Gonzaga gave a glimpse of how it wants to play basketball this season as they cruised in an exhibition win over Western Oregon. Who stood out in the final tune up before the Zags season opener?
Excitement Exudes as 2025 Kraziness in the Kennel Kicks off Gonzaga’s Basketball Season
Gonzaga men’s basketball hosted its annual Kraziness in the Kennel event on Saturday, teasing its 2025-26 team to the world. What were the takeaways from the event?
Gonzaga Adds Sharpshooting Transfer Guard Adam Miller From Arizona State
After losing almost 90 percent of their three-point shooting from last year, Gonzaga had plenty of room for re-upping on threats from the perimeter. Transfer Adam Miller shapes up as one of the Zags’ biggest remedies for the lack of shooting from long range.
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