- Matchup: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, WA
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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The Beasley Coliseum will host the showdown between the Washington State Cougars (8-10) and the Gonzaga Bulldogs (17-1) on Thursday.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs recently triumphed over Santa Clara with a score of 89-77. In that game, the Bulldogs accumulated 18 personal fouls, while Santa Clara committed 20. Gonzaga managed to drain 7 of 26 shots from beyond the arc, while Santa Clara excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 16 for an impressive 87.5%. On the rebounding front, Santa Clara secured 30 boards (12 offensive, 18 defensive) but went without a block. They also tallied 12 assists and 7 steals. On defense, Gonzaga allowed Santa Clara to shoot 43.1% from the field, conceding 28 of 65 attempts. The Bulldogs recorded 17 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 4 steals. Gonzaga gathered 32 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end, and shot 71.4% from the line, making 15 of 21 attempts. The Bulldogs finished the game with a shooting percentage of 57.6% (34 of 59) and converted 6 of 16 three-pointers.
Graham Ike played a pivotal role in this matchup, scoring 34 points on 13 of 17 shooting. He spent 33 minutes on the court and pulled down 11 rebounds, shooting at an impressive 76.5% from the floor but did not register any assists.
With a record of 17-1 this season, Gonzaga has been a formidable force. They average 10.6 turnovers per game and commit 18.1 fouls per outing. The team pulls down 42.9 rebounds per game and boasts a remarkable total of 359 assists this season, ranking 3rd nationally in assists. Gonzaga excels in three-point shooting, with a success rate of 36.9% (133 of 360), and maintains a free-throw percentage of 70.0%. They are also averaging 91.4 points per game, ranking 11th in college basketball, while shooting 52.6% from the field.
On the defensive side, Gonzaga forces 14.7 turnovers per game and draws 18.1 fouls. Opponents shoot 28.9% from distance against them, and they rank 52nd in allowing points per game at 67.9. The Bulldogs hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 39.1% (422 of 1,080) and allow 32.1 rebounds per game, ranking 187th nationally in assists allowed, surrendering 225 this season.
In their previous matchup, the Washington State Cougars suffered a defeat, losing 88-82 to St. Mary’s. The Cougars managed to secure 19 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 26 rebounds in the game. They recorded 12 turnovers but managed to secure 7 steals. St. Mary’s committed 15 fouls, allowing the Cougars to shoot 19 free throws, of which they converted 14 for a 73.7% success rate. From beyond the arc, Washington State made 8 of 25 attempts (32.0%) and shot 54.5% from the field, going 30 for 55. Conversely, St. Mary’s shot 48.2% (27 of 56) and finished 46.7% from three-point range, sinking 14 of 30 attempts while going a perfect 20 for 20 at the free-throw line. Washington State allowed St. Mary’s to grab a total of 27 rebounds (7 offensive).
Ace Glass III was a standout performer for the Cougars, achieving 24 points with a shooting percentage of 53.8% after making 7 of 13 attempts, while also contributing 6 rebounds during his 30 minutes on the floor.
This season, Washington State sits at 8-10. The Cougars commit 18.3 fouls per game and boast a free-throw conversion rate of 73.6%. They average 12.4 assists per game, ranking them 303rd nationally, and lose possession through turnovers 13.5 times per contest. Washington State has accumulated 1,353 points this year (75.2 per game) and claims 35.8 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they shoot 46.2% from the field, placing them 139th in NCAA rankings.
Defensively, Washington State ranks 250th in points allowed per game (75.9). They average 10.4 forced turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 45.4% from the floor (279th in Division 1). The Cougars concede 35.0% on three-point attempts (150 of 428) and allow their opponents to convert 73.8% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 12.8 assists and 30.3 rebounds per game, ranking 139th and 17th in college basketball, respectively.
Who do you think will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Bet on Washington State
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