NCAAB · Final

Gonzaga Tops Pacific in Close Contest

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · McCarthey Athletic Center

Gonzaga Bulldogs 71, Pacific Tigers 62, 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 Pacific Tigers vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Pacific Tigers 71-62 at McCarthey Athletic Center on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Pacific Tigers vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

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

The Gonzaga Bulldogs secured a victory against the Pacific Tigers with a final score of 71-62 at the McCarthey Athletic Center. This matchup was significant as Gonzaga, boasting a home record of 27-2, faced off against Pacific, who came in with an away record of 17-13. Gonzaga's performance was bolstered by their recent form, having won nine of their last ten games, including a four-game winning streak leading into this contest. They averaged 80.0 points scored and allowed 65.2 points over those ten games, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive stability.

In contrast, Pacific has had a mixed bag of results, going 5-5 in their last ten games and entering the matchup on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 70.6 points scored and 68.9 points allowed during this stretch, indicating a more balanced but less dominant performance compared to Gonzaga. The Tigers' recent games included a loss to Washington State and a defeat against Saint Mary's, which highlighted their struggles against tougher opponents.

Historically, Gonzaga has had the upper hand in their previous meeting with Pacific, winning decisively 78-61 on February 9, 2025. This prior success likely contributed to their confidence heading into this game. The Bulldogs' home advantage at the McCarthey Athletic Center has been evident, as they maintained a perfect home record in their last four games leading up to this match.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences that would impact the game, allowing both teams to field their best lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Gonzaga heavily, with a spread of -22.5 and a moneyline of -5000, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win. For Pacific, the moneyline was set at 1800, reflecting the challenges they faced against a top-tier opponent.

The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at Gonzaga's home venue is typically vibrant, contributing to a challenging environment for visiting teams. Fans can expect a high-energy game, especially given Gonzaga's scoring average of 80.0 points per game, which often leads to exciting offensive displays.

As the game unfolded, Gonzaga maintained control, with key scoring plays in the second half that helped solidify their lead. Graham Ike and Davis Fogle were instrumental in the closing moments, contributing crucial free throws that pushed the score to 71 for Gonzaga. Despite Pacific's efforts, including a layup from Justin Rochelin, they could not close the gap significantly. The Bulldogs' ability to execute in critical moments ultimately secured their victory, reinforcing their dominance in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GONZ -22.5	144.5 o -112 / u -108	Pacific Tigers +1800 · Gonzaga Bulldogs -5000

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Leaders

PointsGraham Ike20Gonzaga Bulldogs
AssistsBraeden Smith3Gonzaga Bulldogs
ReboundsMario Saint-Supery6Gonzaga Bulldogs
PointsJustin Rochelin12Pacific Tigers
AssistsJaden Clayton8Pacific Tigers
ReboundsJustin Rochelin14Pacific Tigers

Recent form

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Last 10: 9-1Streak W480 scored · 65.2 allowed per game4-0 at home

W80-59at San Francisco DonsFeb 19
W94-86at Santa Clara BroncosFeb 15
W83-53vs Washington State CougarsFeb 11
W81-61at Oregon State BeaversFeb 7
L80-87at Portland PilotsFeb 5
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

Pacific Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L270.6 scored · 68.9 allowed per game2-3 away

L70-87at Washington State CougarsFeb 19
L61-72vs Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 15
W65-59vs Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 12
W92-59at Pepperdine WavesFeb 8
L56-71vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 5
L82-87at San Francisco DonsFeb 1
W74-51vs Portland PilotsJan 29
W56-54vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 25
W81-64at Oregon State BeaversJan 17
L69-85at Santa Clara BroncosJan 15

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	Pacific Tigers	Gonzaga Bulldogs
Field goals	23-49	24-56
Field goal %	47	43
Three-pointers	5-13	5-19
Three-point %	38	26
Free throws	11-16	18-29
Free throw %	69	62
Rebounds	36	32
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	26	19
Assists	10	7
Steals	2	5
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	15	4
Team turnovers	5	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	14
Fast-break points	9	7
Points in the paint	34	20
Fouls	23	14
Largest lead	6	9
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	38	46

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-36TJ Wainwright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-39Emmanuel Innocenti makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braeden Smith assists)
2nd Half38-39Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-39Elias Ralph makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-41Tyon Grant-Foster makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half41-41Elias Ralph makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half41-43Braeden Smith makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-43KC Ibekwe makes layup
2nd Half45-43Elias Ralph makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half45-45Graham Ike makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half45-47Davis Fogle makes 22-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half47-47Kajus Kublickas makes driving layup
2nd Half47-49Graham Ike makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half47-50Graham Ike makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-50Kajus Kublickas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-50Kajus Kublickas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-53Emmanuel Innocenti makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyon Grant-Foster assists)
2nd Half49-54Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-55Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-56Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-56Jaden Clayton makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-57Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-57Isaac Jack makes layup
2nd Half53-58Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-59Emmanuel Innocenti makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-59Isaac Jack makes layup
2nd Half56-59Isaac Jack makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-61Graham Ike makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot (Davis Fogle assists)
2nd Half56-62Graham Ike makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-62Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-64Tyon Grant-Foster makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half59-64KC Ibekwe makes layup (Jaden Clayton assists)
2nd Half59-65Graham Ike makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-66Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-68Graham Ike makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half61-68Justin Rochelin makes driving layup
2nd Half62-68Justin Rochelin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half62-69Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-70Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-71Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2