Portland Pilots 48, Gonzaga Bulldogs 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Portland Pilots 89–48 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 41-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at H1 7:02 swung win probability 50% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Portland Pilots lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Pilots | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 36 | 53 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at H1 7:02 swung win probability 50% → 96%.
Why Portland Pilots lost
- Lost H2 27-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H1 7:02 (win probability 50% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 38.8% eFG vs a 51.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 16–0 | H1 7:02 | 50% → 96% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 14:03 | 98% → 100% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 10:50 | 100% → 100% |
| Portland Pilots | 8–0 | H2 9:13 | 100% → 100% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 1:28 | 100% → 100% |