Gonzaga and San Francisco: A Semifinal Showdown in Las Vegas

For the fourth consecutive year, the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the San Francisco Dons will face off in the semifinals, this time in the spirited setting of Las Vegas. The 2-seed Gonzaga, boasting a 23-8 record, will clash with the 3-seed San Francisco, who hold a 24-8 record. This much-anticipated game is part of the 2025 Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference Championships and will take place at the Orleans Arena on Monday, March 10 at 8:30 p.m., with live coverage on ESPN2.

This matchup marks another chapter in a storied rivalry, as Gonzaga and San Francisco have squared off in the WCC semifinals five times over the last seven tournaments, including the most recent three. In the current season, Gonzaga has swept their regular-season encounters with USF, highlighting their dominance with a decisive 95-75 victory at San Francisco’s Chase Center on March 1. During that game, standout Ben Gregg contributed a remarkable 23 points, while Ryan Nembhard delivered an impressive performance, tying the program’s single-game record with 16 assists. The Bulldogs showcased their offensive prowess with a stunning 58 percent field goal shooting.