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Portland Pilots upset No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80, ending Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak Wednesday night

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February 5, 2026/12:49 AM

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Portland Pilots upset No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80, ending Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak Wednesday night — Source: Wikimedia Commons / Author: University of Portland

Portland earns a rare win over its longtime West Coast Conference power rival

The University of Portland men’s basketball team defeated No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at the Chiles Center, a result that snapped Gonzaga’s 15-game winning streak and ended a decade-long drought for the Pilots in the series.

Portland’s Joel Foxwell scored 27 points and added eight assists as the Pilots improved to 11-14 overall and 4-8 in West Coast Conference play. Gonzaga fell to 22-2 overall and 10-1 in the WCC. The outcome also ended Gonzaga’s 20-game winning streak against Portland; the Pilots’ previous win over Gonzaga came on Jan. 9, 2014, also in Portland.

How the game unfolded

Portland set the tone early, opening a 15-5 lead and maintaining offensive efficiency through both halves. After Gonzaga briefly moved ahead late in the first half, Portland closed the period in front, 39-33. The Pilots continued to control the second half with timely scoring runs and shot-making, keeping Gonzaga from fully erasing the deficit despite several late possessions that tightened the margin.

Gonzaga forward Graham Ike finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds, providing steady interior production in a game where the Bulldogs struggled to match Portland’s pace and efficiency for long stretches.

Final score: Portland 87, Gonzaga 80
Halftime: Portland 39, Gonzaga 33
Leading scorers: Joel Foxwell (Portland) 27; Graham Ike (Gonzaga) 24

Efficiency and ball movement decided the margins

Statistically, Portland’s advantage was built on shot quality and conversion. The Pilots shot 59.3% from the field (32-of-54) and 43.8% from three-point range (7-of-16), while Gonzaga shot 40.0% overall (26-of-65). Portland also recorded 22 assists, reflecting consistent creation in the half court and in transition.

Gonzaga’s pathway back included a significant edge in offensive rebounds (12) and a 10-of-30 mark from three (33.3%), but the Bulldogs’ overall shooting and Portland’s ability to answer key runs kept the upset intact.

Portland’s win ended Gonzaga’s 15-game overall winning streak and the Bulldogs’ 20-game run of consecutive victories over the Pilots.

What’s next

Gonzaga is scheduled to visit Oregon State on Saturday. Portland is set to host Seattle on Saturday.