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Gonzaga will join the conference in all sports beginning on July 1, 2026, as the Pac-12’s only private college up to this point. ... institution with a rich history of success into our league ...
Gonzaga will join the conference in all of its sports beginning July 1, 2026, as the Pac-12’s only private college up to this point. “Today represents an exciting milestone for the Pac-12 as we welcome another outstanding institution with a rich history of success into our league,” Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said.
The addition of Gonzaga helps build the Pac-12’s strong basketball presence. San Diego State made the 2023 men’s basketball championship game before falling 76-59 to Connecticut.
Gonzaga brings a storied basketball program to the Pac-12. The Bulldogs have made the NCAA tournament for the last 25 consecutive years and advanced to at least the Sweet 16 the last nine tournaments.
On October 1, 2024, Gonzaga announced they were leaving the conference to join the Pac-12 as a full member. [13] On November 1, 2024, Grand Canyon announced they were declining the WCC's invitation to join the conference in 2025, instead accepting an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference no later than 2026. [14]
GU moved over to the West Coast Athletic Conference in the summer of 1979, [12] [13] [14] and the Big Sky added Nevada, [15] now in the Mountain West Conference. The WCAC was shortened to today's WCC in 1989. [16] [17] [18] On October 1, 2024, Gonzaga announced that they would be moving to the Pac-12 Conference for all sports in 2026. [19]
Gonzaga will join the conference in all sports beginning on July 1, 2026, as the Pac-12’s only private college up to this point. “Today represents an exciting milestone for the Pac-12 as we welcome another outstanding institution with a rich history of success into our league,” Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said.
In October 2024, Gonzaga announced that they had joined the new Pac-12, solidifying the return of the rivalry. The Cougars lead the series 98–52, but Gonzaga has won 13 of the last 16 matchups, including the most recent game in 2015, 69–60.