The West Coast Conference has just revealed the bracket for the 2026 Credit Union 1 WCC Women’s Basketball Championship. Exciting matchups await basketball fans!
San Francisco wrapped up the regular season with a 16-13 record. They finished 9-9 in the conference, earning them the No. 7 seed.
LMU made waves this year by winning the regular season title, their second in history, last seen in 2003-04. They clinched the top spot after defeating Oregon State in overtime, while Gonzaga fell to Portland. LMU ended the season with a strong 15-3 record and will get a bye to the semifinals.
Gonzaga, with a 14-4 record, takes the No. 2 seed and has consistently ranked among the top two teams for a decade.
Both Santa Clara and Oregon State ended the season tied for third. However, Santa Clara won their only meeting against the Beavers, securing the No. 3 seed. Oregon State will be No. 4.
Portland’s thrilling overtime win over Gonzaga brought their season record to 11-7, placing them at No. 5. Pepperdine, improving significantly this year, finishes No. 6 with a 10-8 record.
Here’s the schedule for the tournament:
Thursday, March 5 – First Round
- 12:00 PM: No. 9 Washington State vs. No. 12 Seattle U
- 2:30 PM: No. 10 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 11 San Diego
Friday, March 6 – Second Round
- 12:00 PM: No. 8 Pacific vs. Game 1 Winner
- 2:30 PM: No. 7 San Francisco vs. Game 2 Winner
Saturday, March 7 – Third Round
- 12:00 PM: No. 5 Portland vs. Game 3 Winner
- 2:30 PM: No. 6 Pepperdine vs. Game 4 Winner
Sunday, March 8 – Quarterfinals
- 11:30 AM: No. 4 Oregon State vs. Game 5 Winner
- 2:00 PM: No. 3 Santa Clara vs. Game 6 Winner
Monday, March 9 – Semifinals
- 12:00 PM: No. 1 LMU vs. Game 7 Winner
- 2:30 PM: No. 2 Gonzaga vs. Game 8 Winner
Tuesday, March 10 – Championship Game
- 1:00 PM: Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner
This tournament not only showcases the talent of young athletes but also reflects the growing popularity of women’s sports. According to a 2022 Nielsen report, women’s sports viewership has increased by 54% over the past year, demonstrating a significant shift in audience engagement.
Fans can get more details about the tournament, including tickets and updates, at the WCC Championship Central. For the latest from the San Francisco Dons women’s basketball team, you can follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
