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Zags Back in AP Top 10
Yes, the Associated Press Poll doesn’t matter at this point in the season. Regardless, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-2, 15-1 WCC) have entered the Top 10 once again and moved two spots up to No. 9. The Zags received 1,039 total points. Saturday, Jan. 28, is the 2025-26 regular season finale and a Quad 1 opportunity […]
Gonzaga Secures an Ugly 71-62 Win Over Pacific in the Kennel
The Gonzaga Bulldogs survived the Pacific Tigers 71-62 on Saturday night in the Kennel, leaning once again on Graham Ike and a timely bench performance from Davis Fogle. And survived is the keyword here. Ike finished with another 20-point night, continuing a dominant conference stretch, while Fogle poured in 18 points off the bench in […]
Zags Secure an Ugly 71-62 Win Over Pacific in the Kennel
Gonzaga survived Pacific 71-62 on Saturday night in the Kennel, leaning once again on Graham Ike and a timely bench performance from Davis Fogle. And survived is the key word, here. Ike finished with another 20-point night, continuing a dominant conference stretch, while Fogle poured in 18 points off the bench in 28 minutes, his […]
NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Reveals Its Top 16 Seeds
If the NCAA Tournament were to start today, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-2, 14-1 WCC) would be the No. 3 seed in the West region, according to the selection committee. In the NET rankings, the Zags are No. 5 with a 6-1 record in Quad 1 and a 6-0 record in Quad 2. Their KPI (Key […]
Mark Few Won’t Underestimate the Much-Improved Pacific Tigers
Before taking a look at the surprising Pacific Tigers (17-12, 8-8 WCC), it was announced by the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-2, 14-1 WCC) and coach Mark Few that redshirt junior forward is “just getting ready to be off crutches and walking in a few days.” Huff is about five weeks into his eight-week recovery […]
Graham Ike Needs More National Respect as a Premier Big Man
When the devastating news broke that redshirt junior forward Braden Huff was going to be out for the foreseeable future, gloom set over the Gonzaga Bulldogs program and fanbase. That was way back on Jan. 15, before the Washington State Cougars matchup in Pullman, Washington, when he was seen walking around on crutches unexpectedly. In […]
Pacific at Gonzaga Open Thread
Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6:00 p.m. PT on ESPN+/KHQ Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Lauren Whittaker Considered One of the Top Mid-Major Players in College Basketball
Redshirt freshman forward Lauren Whittaker continues to make history, becoming just one of two freshmen to ever be named a semifinalist for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award. She joins Fairfield Stags forward Meghan Andersen, who did it recently in the 2023-24 season. No freshman has ever won the award or been […]
Gonzaga Secures Season Sweep Over USF in Half-Empty Chase Center, 80-59
After playing significantly more in the second half during last Saturday’s 94-86 win at the Santa Clara Broncos, freshman Mario Saint-Supery was given the start at the lead guard spot over redshirt junior Braeden Smith for the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-2, 14-1 WCC) against the San Francisco Dons (15-14, 7-9 WCC) in the Chase […]
Gonzaga vs. San Francisco Open Thread (Chase Center)
Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 8:00 p.m. PT on ESPN2 Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Game Preview: Gonzaga and San Francisco Meet for Wednesday Night Rematch at Chase Center
Gonzaga heads to San Francisco on Wednesday night for an 8:00 PM PST tip at Chase Center, with ESPN2 carrying the broadcast. The Zags now hold first place in the WCC and sit at No. 11 in the AP Poll after a narrow win over Santa Clara over the weekend. San Francisco enters at 7-8 […]
Once Again, Lauren Whittaker Awarded West Coast Conference Weekly Honor
Redshirt freshman forward Lauren Whittaker has now won 11 of the 15 West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week awards in the 2025-26 season. After failing to do so the previous week, she came back to average a double-double with 14.5 points on a 63.2 shooting percentage, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game during […]
Graham Ike Wins Fifth WCC Player of the Week Award of 2025-26
Gonzaga Bulldogs graduate forward Graham Ike has been named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week for the fifth time this season. Nobody else in the league has won more than three. Ike scored 41 points on a 72 shooting percentage, grabbed 22 rebounds, and dished out seven assists during wins over the Washington […]
Gonzaga Advances One Position in Latest AP Poll Rankings
After going 2-0 this past week, including a massive 94-86 road victory over the Santa Clara Broncos, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-2, 13-1 WCC) have moved up one spot in the newest Associated Press Poll to No. 11. The Zags, back on top of the West Coast Conference standings, received 903 total points. The Broncos no […]
Gonzaga Retakes Control of West Coast Conference in Silicon Valley, 94-86
The Santa Clara Broncos (22-6, 13-2 WCC) entered tonight’s vital West Coast Conference matchup against the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-2, 13-1 WCC) with their program’s best start since the 1969-1970 season. Santa Clara was 13-1 in their previous 14 games, riding a nine-game winning streak, and were, even more importantly, undefeated at the Leavey […]
Gonzaga Retakes Control of West Coast Conference in the Silicon Valley, 94-86
The Santa Clara Broncos (22-6, 13-2 WCC) entered tonight’s vital West Coast Conference matchup against the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-2, 13-1 WCC) with their program’s best start since the 1969-1970 season. Santa Clara was 13-1 in their previous 14 games, riding a nine-game winning streak, and were a more important undefeated at the Leavey […]
Game Preview: Gonzaga Heads to Santa Clara for High-Stakes Battle for WCC Supremacy
The Gonzaga Bulldogs head to the Leavey Center on Saturday night for a road matchup with the Santa Clara Broncos. It’s a high-stakes matchup for West Coast Conference supremacy as Santa Clara currently sits atop the conference standings with a 13-1 record. The No. 12-ranked Zags enter at 24-2 overall and 12-1 in conference play, […]
Gonzaga at Santa Clara Open Thread
Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. PT on ESPN Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
Reckless Pilots Crash Zags’ Season
Check out the 14th episode of the 2025-26 season from Free Ira Brown! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown. Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
EXCLUSIVE: Reigning POY Mikey Bell Prepared for Gonzaga Baseball’s Chase at Final WCC Title
Redshirt junior third baseman Mikey Bell and his teammates in Spokane, Washington, have high aspirations for not only winning the seventh and final West Coast Conference regular season title for the Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball program, but an even more important return to the NCAA Tournament regionals for the first time since 2022. Gonzaga received four […]
Mark Few Named Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Finalist
Mark Few is officially named a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Finalist. This is the second straight Hall of Fame nomination for the leader of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, as he hopes this is the year he gets the call. Few was named with 10 other notable North American names. The Class of […]
Gonzaga, Purdue to Face Each Other in 2026-27 Non-Conference
The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Purdue Boilermakers are finalizing an agreement to play each other likely in the 2026-27 season-opener on Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada, per a report from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. This will be a part of a doubleheader at the T-Mobile Arena with Tommy Lloyd’s Arizona Wildcats taking on the former […]
Graham Ike Tallied as Top-20 Contender for Wooden Award
Gonzaga Bulldogs graduate forward Graham Ike was listed as one of the 20 best college basketball players being considered for the prestigious Wooden Award. The proven veteran under coach Mark Few is more than deserving of this high honor. Ike, the only active player in the nation to have over 2,000 career points and 1,000 […]
Gonzaga’s Defensive Intensity Embarrasses Washington State in Spokane, 83-53
This Pacific Northwest matchup inside the McCarthey Athletic Center got out of hand quickly, thanks to the round-the-clock defensive pressure put on by the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs (24-2, 12-1 WCC). Coach Mark Few’s group held the Washington State Cougars (11-16, 6-8 WCC) to a season-low in points while scoring 31 points off 21 forced […]
Washington State at Gonzaga Open Thread
Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 8:00 p.m. PT on ESPN2 Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
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