Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to embark on a two-game road trip this Wednesday as they take on the Portland Pilots at the Chiles Center. Gonzaga enters the matchup with an impressive record of 22-1, maintaining a perfect 10-0 in West Coast Conference play and currently riding a 15-game winning streak that has stretched through December and January.
Despite missing their second leading scorer, Braden Huff, due to a left knee injury, Gonzaga has received a boost with the return of Graham Ike, who scored 30 points in a recent victory over Saint Mary’s. The Bulldogs have adapted to the absence of both Ike and Huff by utilizing a small-ball lineup featuring 6’7 Jalen Warley at center. While this approach has presented challenges offensively, it has shown great defensive potential. Given that Portland struggles with rebounding, it is likely that Gonzaga will employ this strategy intermittently to manage Ike’s minutes following his return to action.
On the other side of the court, Portland holds a record of 10-14, having recently faced a tough three-game stretch that saw them falter against strong opponents. The Pilots are led by freshman point guard Joel Foxwell, who shows promise with an average of 15.3 points and a standout performance in assists, leading the WCC with 6.8 per game. However, they have faced difficulties in scoring, which is reflected in their 50.7% effective field goal rate, ranking 195th in the nation.
Historically, Gonzaga has dominated at the Chiles Center under coach Few, sporting an impressive 24-1 record in this venue. This matchup will mark the Bulldogs’ last visit to Portland before transitioning to the newly restructured Pac-12 in the 2026-27 season.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM PT and will be available for viewing on ESPN+. Betting lines indicate Gonzaga as a formidable favorite, with a spread of -21.5 and a moneyline of -7000, while Portland sits at +2000.
As the Bulldogs aim to extend their winning streak, fans can look forward to what promises to be an exciting contest that highlights the talents of both teams.