Gonzaga Bulldogs 80, San Francisco Dons 59
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated San Francisco Dons 80–59 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 8:34 swung win probability 30% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why San Francisco Dons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 41 | 39 | 80 |
| San Francisco Dons | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 8:34 swung win probability 30% → 72%.
Why San Francisco Dons lost
- Lost H1 29-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 5:01 (win probability 64% → 25% for the home side).
- Shot 40.2% eFG vs a 51.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Dons | 11–0 | H1 8:34 | 30% → 72% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 5:01 | 64% → 25% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 14:14 | 10% → 0% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 0:41 | 0% → 0% |