NCAAB · Final

Portland Pilots Upset Gonzaga Bulldogs 87-80

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Chiles Center

Portland Pilots 87, Gonzaga Bulldogs 80, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Portland Pilots?

Portland Pilots beat Gonzaga Bulldogs 87-80 at Chiles Center on February 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Portland Pilots?

Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -5000 (about 98% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Portland Pilots defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 87-80 at the Chiles Center. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Pilots, who entered the game with a record of 11-14, while the Bulldogs boasted an impressive 22-2 record. The win is particularly noteworthy given the Pilots' recent struggles, having lost their previous three games and with a record of 3-7 over their last ten matches.

Portland's recent form had seen them averaging 71.0 points scored per game while allowing 78.6 points. Their last five games reflected a decline, with an average of 65.6 points scored and 75.6 points allowed. In contrast, Gonzaga had been on a remarkable winning streak, having won their last ten games and averaging 82.8 points scored while allowing just 65.1 points. The Bulldogs had also performed well on the road, maintaining a perfect away record of 4-0 in their last ten games.

The matchup was set against the backdrop of previous meetings, where Gonzaga had dominated the Pilots, winning both encounters in the 2025 season with scores of 105-62 and 81-50. However, the Pilots managed to turn the tide in this game, demonstrating resilience and determination.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which meant both squads were at full strength for this crucial contest. The conditions at the Chiles Center were conducive to an exciting game, with the venue providing an intimate atmosphere for fans.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Gonzaga favored by 22.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The odds reflected the Bulldogs' strong performance throughout the season, though the Pilots' victory certainly shifted the narrative.

Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of the matchup. Notable moments included Graham Ike making free throws to keep Gonzaga competitive, and Braeden Smith's jumper that brought the Bulldogs within striking distance. However, the Pilots maintained their composure, with key contributions from players like Joel Foxwell and James O'Donnell, who helped secure the win in the closing moments.

Ultimately, Portland's ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and execute under pressure was the key to their success, marking a memorable upset in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GONZ -22.5	152.5 o -110 / u -110	Gonzaga Bulldogs -5000 · Portland Pilots +1800

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Leaders

PointsJoel Foxwell27Portland Pilots
AssistsJoel Foxwell8Portland Pilots
ReboundsJermaine Ballisager Webb9Portland Pilots
PointsGraham Ike24Gonzaga Bulldogs
AssistsGraham Ike3Gonzaga Bulldogs
ReboundsGraham Ike10Gonzaga Bulldogs

Recent form

Portland Pilots

Last 10: 3-7Streak L371 scored · 78.6 allowed per game2-2 at home

L74-104at Washington State CougarsJan 31
L51-74at Pacific TigersJan 29
L69-75vs Saint Mary's GaelsJan 25
W71-58at Loyola Marymount LionsJan 18
L63-67at Pepperdine WavesJan 15
W82-76vs Oregon State BeaversJan 11
W90-89vs Pacific TigersJan 9
L68-73at San Francisco DonsJan 5
L57-78at Saint Mary's GaelsJan 3
L85-92vs Santa Clara BroncosDec 31

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1082.8 scored · 65.1 allowed per game4-0 away

W73-65vs Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 1
W68-66vs San Francisco DonsJan 25
W84-60vs Pepperdine WavesJan 22
W71-50at Seattle U RedhawksJan 18
W86-65at Washington State CougarsJan 16
W89-77vs Santa Clara BroncosJan 9
W82-47vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 5
W80-72vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 3
W99-93at San Diego TorerosDec 31
W96-56at Pepperdine WavesDec 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Gonzaga	31-4	-	16-2
Saint Mary's	27-6	-	16-2
Santa Clara	26-9	1	15-3
Oregon State	17-16	7	9-9
Seattle U	21-14	8	8-10
Pacific	18-15	8	8-10
San Francisco	17-16	8	8-10
Washington State	12-20	9	7-11
Loyola Marymount	15-17	10	6-12
Portland	15-19	10	6-12
San Diego	12-21	11	5-13
Pepperdine	9-23	12	4-14

Box score

Stat	Gonzaga Bulldogs	Portland Pilots
Field goals	26-65	32-54
Field goal %	40	59
Three-pointers	10-30	7-16
Three-point %	33	44
Free throws	18-26	16-20
Free throw %	69	80
Rebounds	27	32
Offensive rebounds	13	6
Defensive rebounds	14	26
Assists	19	22
Steals	8	2
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	9	17
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	6
Fast-break points	15	12
Points in the paint	26	40
Fouls	20	21
Largest lead	2	15
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	94

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-59Graham Ike makes layup (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
2nd Half51-61Garrett Nuckolls makes layup
2nd Half53-61Graham Ike makes layup
2nd Half53-64Joel Foxwell makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half55-64Adam Miller makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half56-64Adam Miller makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-67Joel Foxwell makes 26-foot three point jumper (James O'Donnell assists)
2nd Half57-67Graham Ike makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-67Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-69James O'Donnell makes layup (Dante Censori-Hercules assists)
2nd Half58-71James O'Donnell makes 8-foot hook shot (Joel Foxwell assists)
2nd Half58-73Garrett Nuckolls makes 17-foot jumper (James O'Donnell assists)
2nd Half60-73Tyon Grant-Foster makes layup (Braeden Smith assists)
2nd Half60-75James O'Donnell makes layup
2nd Half62-75Davis Fogle makes layup
2nd Half62-76James O'Donnell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-77James O'Donnell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-77Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-77Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-77Braeden Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-77Braeden Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-78James O'Donnell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-79James O'Donnell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-79Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-79Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-80Joel Foxwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-80Braeden Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-80Braeden Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-81Garrett Nuckolls makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-82Garrett Nuckolls makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-82Mario Saint-Supery makes 25-foot three point jumper (Adam Miller assists)
2nd Half74-82Graham Ike makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-82Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-82Braeden Smith makes 21-foot jumper (Jalen Warley assists)
2nd Half77-83Joel Foxwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-83Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-84Dante Censori-Hercules makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-84Davis Fogle makes layup
2nd Half80-86James O'Donnell makes 1-foot dunk (Joel Foxwell assists)
2nd Half80-87Garrett Nuckolls makes free throw 2 of 2