- Matchup: Portland Pilots vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Wednesday, the Portland Pilots (12-17) will travel to the McCarthey Athletic Center, aiming to take down the Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-2).
The Portland Pilots faced off against Seattle in their latest game but fell short, losing 71-59. In this game, the Pilots recorded a shooting percentage of 37.5% (15 of 40) and successfully landed 5 out of 19 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the team excelled, converting 24 of 29 shots for an impressive 82.8%. On the boards, they secured 25 rebounds—2 offensive—and tallied 7 assists. However, they also committed 9 turnovers and achieved 8 steals defensively. Seattle, on the other hand, shot 37.9% from the field with 22 out of 58 shots. Meanwhile, they dished out 12 assists and secured 12 steals against the Pilots. Seattle executed 77.3% from the free-throw line with 17 of 22 attempts and managed to convert 10 out of 28 three-point attempts. Personal fouls were recorded as 20 for the Pilots and 19 for Seattle.
Joel Foxwell was a standout performer for Portland, scoring 20 points on 5 of 12 shooting. He logged 39 minutes on the court, grabbing 3 rebounds and distributing 3 assists while shooting 41.7% from the floor.
Entering this matchup, Portland holds a record of 12-17 for the season, averaging 75.1 points per game, ranking 207th nationally. Their shooting efficiency rests at 46.6%. The Pilots are connecting on 30.3% of their three-point attempts (178 of 587) and hitting 73.7% of free throws. Averaging 33.6 rebounds per game, they have accumulated 487 assists this season, placing them 24th nationally. Their turnover rate stands at 13.7 per game, alongside committing an average of 17.9 fouls.
Defensively, the Pilots generate 12.4 turnovers per game while averaging 17.9 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.6% from beyond the arc and rank 313th in Division I for points allowed per game (78.9). Portland’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 44.4% (774 of 1,745) and yields 33.9 rebounds per game, while their assist prevention ranks them 361st nationally, allowing 508 assists this season.
In their last outing, the Gonzaga Bulldogs triumphed over Pacific with a score of 71-62. The Bulldogs secured a total of 27 rebounds (15 defensive and 12 offensive) and recorded just 4 turnovers while achieving 5 steals. Pacific incurred 23 fouls, allowing Gonzaga 29 free throw attempts, of which they converted 18 for a 62.1% success rate. The Bulldogs shot 42.9% from the field, making 24 of 56 attempts and hitting 5 of 19 three-pointers (26.3%). Defensively, Gonzaga permitted Pacific to hit 23 of 49 shots (46.9%) and allowed them 36 rebounds overall (10 on the offensive end).
Graham Ike was a key contributor for the Bulldogs, scoring 20 points with a field goal percentage of 38.1% (8 of 21) and grabbing 5 rebounds in 32 minutes of play.
Gonzaga boasts an impressive record of 27-2 this season. As an offensive powerhouse, the Bulldogs are hitting an exceptional 51.4% from the field (6th nationally). They have accumulated 2,517 points this season, averaging 86.8 points per game while collecting an impressive 40.6 rebounds per game. The Bulldogs generate 18.1 assists per game (15th nationally) and average 9.7 turnovers. They also commit around 17.3 fouls per game and shoot 69.4% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive side, Gonzaga allows opponents to shoot 30.7% from three-point range (221 out of 720) and 70.5% from the foul line. They give up 12.2 assists and 31.6 total rebounds per game, ranking 83rd and 39th in the country, respectively. The Bulldogs rank 25th nationally in points allowed per game (66.8), forcing 14.8 turnovers per game and limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of just 40.0% (20th in Division I).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Portland
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