PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — In a stunning upset that defied both the odds and recent history, the Portland Pilots delivered a commanding performance to defeat the No. [redacted] Gonzaga Bulldogs 87-80 in a West Coast Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at a raucous Chiles Center.

The victory snapped a 24-game losing streak for Portland against Gonzaga dating back to 2014 and marked the Pilots’ first home win over the Bulldogs since 2003. Entering the game as a 20-point underdog with a projected win probability of less than two percent, Portland played with a precision and poise that Gonzaga could not match, leading for over 38 minutes of the contest.

The most critical phase of the game came early, as Portland established a tone of dominance that would last the night. After Gonzaga’s Braeden Smith opened the scoring with a 3-pointer, the Pilots erupted with a 15-2 run, fueled by the inside-outside combination of Joel Foxwell and Jermaine Ballisager Webb. Foxwell, the dynamic guard from Melbourne, Australia, scored or assisted on Portland’s first four field goals. The Pilots’ surgical efficiency was starkly evident in the first half, as they shot 64 percent from the field while building a 39-33 lead. Gonzaga, by contrast, was plagued by poor shooting and uncharacteristic carelessness, hitting just 34 percent of its shots and committing nine turnovers before halftime.

Portland’s offensive execution was nearly flawless. The Pilots finished the game shooting 59 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free-throw line. They dominated the interior, outscoring Gonzaga 40-26 in the paint, and committed a mere two turnovers in the second half. Equally telling was the assist column, where Portland’s 21 assists on 32 made field goals underscored a shared, cohesive attack, while Gonzaga managed only eight assists on 26 baskets.

Foxwell was the catalyst, finishing with 27 points and eight assists in 38 minutes, controlling the tempo and consistently breaking down the Gonzaga defense. He received ample support from a formidable frontcourt. James O’Donnell of Sydney added 16 points off the bench, and the 7-foot-1 Dane Jermaine Ballisager Webb posted 13 points, five assists and anchored the defense. Cameron Williams contributed 14 points.

Gonzaga, which fell to 22-2 overall, was led by Graham Ike’s 24 points, but the Bulldogs struggled to find any consistent rhythm. They shot 40 percent overall and just 33 percent from 3-point range. Despite forcing 15 Portland turnovers and grabbing 12 offensive rebounds, the Bulldogs could not overcome their own offensive inefficiency, posting an offensive rating of 107.6, well below Portland’s mark of 115.2.

The Bulldogs made several pushes in the second half, closing to within four points on multiple occasions, but each time Portland had an answer. A key sequence came with just over 13 minutes remaining when Gonzaga, trailing 53-49, forced a turnover, but a subsequent missed layup led to a Foxwell 3-pointer at the other end, pushing the lead back to seven. Gonzaga never got closer than five points the rest of the way, as the Pilots closed the game by making 10 of their final 12 free throws.

The loss is just the second of the season for Gonzaga, which had won 12 consecutive games. The Bulldogs will look to rebound on the road at Oregon State on Saturday. Portland, which improved to 11-14, will host Seattle on Saturday, riding a wave of confidence from its most significant victory in decades. The announced attendance was 3,345.