Didn't expect much from #SCU but they played well and it was a coin toss game. #Marchmadness

#Gonzaga weathers early storm, pulls away from #SCU to capture 23rd WCC title | Analysis

Graham Ike: β€œIt’s been a pleasure to be with this team, it’s been a pleasure to end the WCC legacy, lineage, tenure. It’s a great way to end it, no better ending.”

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/mar/10/gonzaga-weathers-early-storm-pulls-away-from-santa/

#Gonzaga captures its 23rd WCC Tournament championship and secures its ninth 30-win season with a 79-68 win over #SCU.

First thing Graham Ike does after the buzzer is hug Braden Huff.

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But so is Christian Hammond. Colorado natives trade baskets and Hammond's 3-pointer extends #SCU's lead back out to five points at 47-42 with 15:27 to go. Ensminger back out there for Broncos.

Halftime: No. 3 #SCU 33, No. 1 #Gonzaga 29

Not positive, but believe this is the first time since Michigan the Zags haven't held a first half lead. Offensive rebounding has been the story. Broncos lead Zags 11-5 there, have a 13-0 advantage in second chance points.

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Another offensive board leads to a Sash Gavalyugov triple. That's a 14-0 advantage for #SCU in second chance points.

Mario Saint-Supery just knocked down #Gonzaga's first FG at the 16:12 mark. #SCU leads it 9-4, Christian Hammond with four points for Broncos. Pair of early turnovers for Graham Ike.
Big ovation for Graham Ike as the WCC Player of the Year is introduced in #Gonzaga’s starting lineup. Has had some great games in his career against #SCU, could need another tonight.

#Gonzaga starters: Mario Saint-Supery, Adam Miller, Emmanuel Innocenti, Jalen Warley, Graham Ike.

#SCU starters: Jake Ensminger, Christian Hammond, Brenton Knapper, Elijah Mahi, Bukky Oboye.