San Francisco defeats Portland 82-65 at WCC Tournament, advances to quarterfinal against Oregon State Sunday

San Francisco pulls away after halftime at Orleans Arena

San Francisco moved into the quarterfinal round of the Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference (WCC) Men’s Basketball Championship with an 82-65 victory over Portland on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

The game was tied 29-29 at halftime before San Francisco created separation in the second half. The Dons’ second-half execution at the free-throw line was a key factor, as they converted 10 of 11 attempts after the break to close out the win.

David Fuchs anchors the Dons with a double-double

San Francisco was led by forward David Fuchs, who scored 23 points and collected 16 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season. The 16 rebounds tied for the fourth-most in a single game in the WCC this season, underscoring the Dons’ control of key interior possessions as the game progressed.

San Francisco also received balanced scoring support, with four players reaching double figures:

• Tyrone Riley IV: 18 points
• Ryan Beasley: 12 points
• Barry Wang: 12 points

Portland’s tournament run ends after two earlier wins

Portland entered Saturday’s matchup seeking a third consecutive tournament win after victories over Pepperdine and Washington State earlier in the week. The Pilots were paced offensively by freshman Joel Foxwell, who scored 16 points and added six assists. Jermaine Ballisager Webb contributed 11 points.

While the first half remained even, Portland was unable to match San Francisco’s second-half efficiency, particularly as the Dons increasingly limited Portland’s ability to keep the game within a single-possession margin.

What’s next: quarterfinal matchup Sunday in Las Vegas

With the win, San Francisco advanced to a quarterfinal game scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, against Oregon State. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. at Orleans Arena.

San Francisco’s win over Portland set up a quarterfinal meeting with Oregon State on Sunday night in Las Vegas.

The result keeps San Francisco’s postseason path active in a tournament that will determine the WCC’s automatic berth to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.