San Francisco knocks out Portland 82-65 in WCC Tournament, advancing to Oregon State quarterfinal matchup

San Francisco’s second-half surge ends Portland’s postseason run in Las Vegas

San Francisco defeated Portland 82-65 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the third round of the 2026 Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference (WCC) Men’s Basketball Championship at Orleans Arena in the Las Vegas-area community of Paradise, Nevada. The result moved the fifth-seeded Dons into a quarterfinal meeting with Oregon State, while the ninth-seeded Pilots’ season ended at 15-19.

The game was even at halftime, tied 29-29, before San Francisco separated in the second half with a decisive scoring run and a significant advantage in extra possessions and trips to the free-throw line. Portland shot 45.8% from the field and held San Francisco to 42.9%, but those efficiencies were outweighed by other factors that widened the margin after the break.

What swung the game after halftime

Portland briefly held an early second-half edge, but San Francisco produced a 26-5 burst that stretched the game open. During that run, four different Dons hit three-pointers, pushing the score to 70-49 with 5:59 remaining. Portland responded with an 8-0 push to cut the deficit, but it did not get closer than 13 points down the stretch.

• San Francisco collected 17 offensive rebounds, creating repeated second-chance opportunities.
• Portland committed 16 turnovers, increasing San Francisco’s possession count.
• San Francisco went 19-for-28 at the free-throw line; Portland was 7-for-10.

Key individual performances

San Francisco forward David Fuchs led all scorers with 23 points and added 16 rebounds, recording a double-double. Tyrone Riley IV scored 18 points, while Ryan Beasley and Barry Wang each finished with 12. Portland freshman point guard Joel Foxwell led the Pilots with 16 points and six assists, and Jermaine Ballisager Webb added 11 points.

San Francisco’s advantage came less from shot-making efficiency and more from controlling the margins: offensive rebounding, free throws, and turnover pressure.

What it means for Portland

The loss concluded a tournament run in which Portland had already earned two wins, including a second-round victory over Washington State. Foxwell’s season ended with 529 points and a school-record 221 assists, setting program benchmarks for a freshman-led backcourt. San Francisco advanced with a 17-15 overall record into its next-round matchup against Oregon State.