SPOKANE, Wash. (Interstat) — Gonzaga overwhelmed Portland 89-48 in a West Coast Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at McCarthey Athletic Center.

The Bulldogs seized control with a 36-21 halftime lead and accelerated after the break, outscoring the Pilots 53-27 in the second half. Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 19 points. Braeden Smith added 15 points and four assists.

Joel Foxwell scored 12 points for Portland. The Pilots fell to 12-18 overall and 2-13 in conference play. Gonzaga improved to 28-2 and 14-1 in the WCC before 6,000 fans.