Gonzaga Closes Regular Season with Statement Win Over San Francisco, 95-75

SAN FRANCISCO — The Gonzaga Bulldogs ended their regular-season campaign in dominant fashion, rolling past San Francisco 95-75 on the Dons’ Senior Day at War Memorial Gymnasium. The victory on March 1 not only secured a season sweep over USF—following an 88-77 win in Spokane on Feb. 13—but also locked the Zags into the No. 2 seed in the West Coast Conference Tournament.

With the bracket set, Gonzaga may have a shot at redemption against archrival Saint Mary’s, which handed the Bulldogs two of their four conference losses. But before looking ahead, let’s break down how Mark Few’s squad handled business against San Francisco.

Gregg Leads the Charge

Forward Ben Gregg delivered his best performance of the season, earning player of the game honors with 23 points and eight rebounds. The big man was highly efficient, shooting 57.1% from the field and an impressive 42.9% from three-point range. Gregg also capitalized at the free-throw line, sinking all four of his attempts.

He wasn’t the only Bulldog lighting up the scoreboard. Guard Nolan Hickman followed with 17 points while shooting a scorching 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc. Post player Graham Ike added 15 points and six rebounds on 71.4% shooting, while guard Khalif Battle chipped in 14 points on 50% shooting, including 60% from deep.

Point guard Ryan Nembhard had a quiet scoring night with eight points, but his impact was felt elsewhere. The floor general orchestrated the offense beautifully, dishing out 15 assists while also grabbing four rebounds.

Gonzaga’s offensive execution was nearly flawless. The Bulldogs shot 58% from the field and 46% from three, dismantling the Dons’ defense with crisp ball movement and high-percentage looks. Their 21 assists underscored their cohesion as a unit, making the scoreboard light up like a pinball machine.

San Francisco’s Bright Spot: Williams’ Big Night

Despite the lopsided loss, San Francisco’s Marcus Williams put on a show. The guard led all scorers with 28 points, shooting 73.3% from the field while knocking down both of his three-point attempts. He also dished out five assists, carrying the offensive load for the Dons.

Malik Thomas was the Dons’ second-leading scorer with 13 points, but his efficiency was a major issue. The guard struggled to find his rhythm, shooting just 22.2% from the field and 16.7% from three. Had he been more consistent, the game could have been much more competitive.

Forward Tyrone Riley added a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, but he was ineffective from long range, missing all three of his three-point attempts.

Key Team Stats: Shooting Tells the Story

One glance at the stat sheet makes it clear why Gonzaga cruised to victory.

Field goal percentage: Gonzaga shot 58% from the field, while San Francisco managed just 46%.

Three-point shooting: The biggest disparity came from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs torched the nets at a 46% clip, while the Dons struggled mightily, connecting on just 17% of their attempts.

Ball movement: Gonzaga’s 21 assists showcased their unselfish play, compared to just 12 for San Francisco.


Williams’ individual brilliance wasn’t enough to overcome the Dons’ cold shooting night. Outside of his 2-for-2 mark from deep, the rest of the team failed to step up, leaving USF unable to keep pace with Gonzaga’s offensive firepower.

WCC Tournament Looms

With the regular season in the books, the focus shifts to the WCC Tournament. Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s, and San Francisco are the conference’s top three teams, making them all worth watching as March Madness approaches.

The Bulldogs enter the tournament with momentum, but if they are to reclaim the WCC title, they may need to go through a familiar foe—Saint Mary’s. The Gaels handed Gonzaga two of their four conference losses, sweeping the season series. A potential rematch in the conference tournament would give the Zags a chance at redemption.

Regular season-wise, this isn’t one of Gonzaga’s best teams. That’s not a knock on them—they’re still one of the best programs in college basketball and have been for years. But based on what we’ve seen, they’ve had much stronger teams in the past. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t surprise us. The Bulldogs have the talent, the experience, and the pedigree to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. If they can carry their hot shooting and team-oriented play into March, they could still be a dangerous team when it matters most.