NCAAB · Final

Gonzaga Holds Off San Francisco in Close Contest

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · McCarthey Athletic Center

Gonzaga Bulldogs 68, San Francisco Dons 66, 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 San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

Gonzaga Bulldogs beat San Francisco Dons 68-66 at McCarthey Athletic Center on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the McCarthey Athletic Center, the Gonzaga Bulldogs narrowly defeated the San Francisco Dons with a final score of 68-66. This game showcased Gonzaga's ability to maintain their dominance at home, extending their impressive home record to 21-1, while San Francisco fell to 13-9 overall. The Bulldogs have been on a remarkable run, boasting a perfect 10-0 record in their last ten games, with an average of 87.6 points scored and only 67.2 points allowed. Their recent form has been characterized by a strong offensive display, highlighted by their last five games where they averaged 82.4 points while allowing just 59.8.

San Francisco, on the other hand, has shown resilience with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, though they have struggled with consistency, particularly in their away performances where they hold a 2-2 record. In their last five games, the Dons averaged 77.6 points scored and 74.8 points allowed, indicating a more balanced but less dominant performance compared to Gonzaga. The Dons entered this game with a one-game winning streak, having most recently defeated the Washington State Cougars 85-80.

Historically, Gonzaga has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with San Francisco, winning all three encounters in the previous season, including a decisive 95-75 victory in their last matchup on March 2, 2025. This trend of success against the Dons added to the anticipation surrounding this fixture.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting that both teams were at full strength for this important conference clash. This allowed both coaches to utilize their preferred rotations and strategies without any significant disruptions.

The betting market reflected Gonzaga's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -15.5 in favor of the Bulldogs, indicating a strong expectation of their dominance in this matchup. The total for the game was set at 149.5, suggesting a competitive scoring environment. Gonzaga's money line was heavily favored at -1650, while San Francisco's money line was listed at 950, further emphasizing the Bulldogs' status as the clear favorite.

Conditions for the game were typical for a winter night in Spokane, with no adverse weather reported, allowing for a comfortable setting for both players and fans. The atmosphere in the McCarthey Athletic Center was electric, as Gonzaga fans rallied behind their team, contributing to the home-court advantage that has become synonymous with the Bulldogs.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of exciting scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where Tyon Grant-Foster made crucial contributions, including a driving layup and a three-point jumper that helped maintain Gonzaga's lead. The Dons fought hard, with Vukasin Masic making two significant three-pointers that kept the game close, but ultimately, Gonzaga's defensive efforts and timely scoring were enough to secure the victory.

The final moments of the game were tense, with San Francisco making a strong push to close the gap, but Gonzaga's ability to execute under pressure proved decisive. The Bulldogs' win probability remained at 1.0 throughout the final stretch, underscoring their control over the game despite the narrow margin of victory.

In conclusion, this matchup not only highlighted Gonzaga's continued prowess in the NCAAB landscape but also showcased San Francisco's competitive spirit. As both teams move forward in the season, this game will serve as a crucial reference point for their respective paths.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GONZ -15.5	149.5 o -115 / u -105	San Francisco Dons +950 · Gonzaga Bulldogs -1650

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Leaders

PointsJalen Warley19Gonzaga Bulldogs
AssistsBraeden Smith4Gonzaga Bulldogs
ReboundsDavis Fogle9Gonzaga Bulldogs
PointsLegend Smiley18San Francisco Dons
AssistsRyan Beasley6San Francisco Dons
ReboundsTyrone Riley IV10San Francisco Dons

Recent form

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1087.6 scored · 67.2 allowed per game5-0 at home

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
W91-82at Oregon DucksDec 21
W98-70vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 18

San Francisco Dons

Last 10: 7-3Streak W177 scored · 70.2 allowed per game2-2 away

W85-80vs Washington State CougarsJan 19
L68-82vs Saint Mary's GaelsJan 14
W80-60at Pepperdine WavesJan 11
L82-84at Loyola Marymount LionsJan 9
W73-68vs Portland PilotsJan 5
W74-64vs San Diego TorerosJan 3
L62-70at Oregon State BeaversDec 31
W67-59at Seattle U RedhawksDec 29
W94-64vs Morgan State BearsDec 21
W85-71vs Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 18

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	San Francisco Dons	Gonzaga Bulldogs
Field goals	22-55	27-61
Field goal %	40	44
Three-pointers	14-28	3-18
Three-point %	50	17
Free throws	8-13	11-22
Free throw %	62	50
Rebounds	41	37
Offensive rebounds	9	10
Defensive rebounds	32	27
Assists	12	10
Steals	4	11
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	15	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	17
Fast-break points	5	17
Points in the paint	12	36
Fouls	18	12
Largest lead	0	14
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

1st Half22-31Mookie Cook makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half22-32Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half23-32Vukasin Masic makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half25-32Vukasin Masic makes layup
1st Half25-34Jalen Warley makes layup (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
1st Half25-36Mario Saint-Supery makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half25-38Emmanuel Innocenti makes layup (Braeden Smith assists)
2nd Half28-38Ryan Beasley makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half28-40Jalen Warley makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Braeden Smith assists)
2nd Half30-40Tyrone Riley IV makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half30-42Braeden Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half33-42Legend Smiley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
2nd Half33-43Jalen Warley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-45Davis Fogle makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half33-47Davis Fogle makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half36-47Ryan Beasley makes 24-foot three pointer (Guillermo Diaz Graham assists)
2nd Half36-50Braeden Smith makes 24-foot three point jumper (Davis Fogle assists)
2nd Half38-50Ryan Beasley makes 20-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half41-50Legend Smiley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Vukasin Masic assists)
2nd Half41-53Davis Fogle makes 28-foot three point jumper (Steele Venters assists)
2nd Half44-53Veniamin Abosi makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyrone Riley IV assists)
2nd Half47-53Legend Smiley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Vukasin Masic assists)
2nd Half47-55Jalen Warley makes layup
2nd Half49-55Veniamin Abosi makes layup
2nd Half49-57Mario Saint-Supery makes driving layup
2nd Half51-57Mookie Cook makes layup
2nd Half51-59Jalen Warley makes layup (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
2nd Half51-60Jalen Warley makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-60Tyrone Riley IV makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half55-60Junjie Wang makes layup
2nd Half56-60Junjie Wang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-60Junjie Wang makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-61Jalen Warley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-63Tyon Grant-Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half57-64Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-67Tyon Grant-Foster makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Warley assists)
2nd Half60-67Legend Smiley makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
2nd Half60-68Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-68Vukasin Masic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
2nd Half66-68Vukasin Masic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)