Gonzaga Defeats Washington State 88-75

No. 18 Gonzaga overcame a strong start from Washington State to secure an 88-75 victory in Spokane. Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 21 points, while Nolan Hickman contributed 19 points, including five three-pointers. Despite a competitive first half where WSU led at times, the Cougars struggled with turnovers and free throw shooting, finishing the game with 12 turnovers. Gonzaga dominated the second half, shooting 68% from the floor and extending their lead significantly. Washington State's Nate Calmese was the top scorer for the Cougars with 20 points, but they could not recover from an early second-half surge by Gonzaga. This matchup marked the first meeting between the teams since 2015, with Gonzaga now set to face WSU again on February 19.