"Gonzaga's +611 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 19.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 86.0 points per game (15th in college basketball) while allowing 66.3 per contest (22nd in college basketball). The Bulldogs are averaging 86.0 points, 11.6 more than the Beavers give up."
"Gonzaga has been scoring 77.8 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that's significantly lower than the 86.0 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season."
"Oregon State has been outscored by 2.8 points per game (posting 71.6 points per game, 281st in college basketball, while conceding 74.4 per contest, 195th in college basketball) and has a -91 scoring differential."
Gonzaga and Oregon State compete in the WCC tournament on March 9 at Orleans Arena. Gonzaga enters as the top seed with a 28-3 record and strong offensive performance, averaging 86.0 points per game while allowing 66.3. The Bulldogs recently lost to Saint Mary's 70-59, with Graham Ike scoring 17 points. Oregon State, seeded fourth at 17-15, defeated San Francisco 78-77 in its last game, led by Dez White's 18 points. Gonzaga maintains a +611 scoring differential but has averaged only 77.8 points in its last ten games. Oregon State struggles defensively, allowing 74.4 points per game while scoring just 71.6.
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