Summary
Gonzaga and Santa Clara are set to face off in the West Coast Conference (WCC) basketball tournament championship. The game will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on ESPN. Gonzaga, the top seed, defeated Oregon State to reach the final, while Santa Clara beat Saint Mary's to advance.
Key Facts
- Gonzaga is the number one seed in the WCC tournament and defeated Oregon State 65-56 in the semifinals.
- Santa Clara, the third seed, secured a place in the NCAA tournament with a 76-71 win over Saint Mary's.
- Gonzaga has won 23 WCC tournament titles since 1995 and is competing in its 29th consecutive final.
- The game will be played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET, broadcast on ESPN.
- Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 24 points and 11 rebounds in their semifinal win.
- Santa Clara's Elijah Mahi hit a crucial 3-pointer in their win against Saint Mary's and scored 19 points.
- Gonzaga and Santa Clara played against each other twice in the regular season, with Gonzaga winning both games.
