Jan 11, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Parker Gerrits (10) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images James Snook-Imagn Images

Washington State Basketball's 2025-2026 Schedule Includes Home-And-Home with Gonzaga

Originally posted on Washington State Cougars on SI
By Joe Londergan | Last updated Sep 27, 2025 7:00 AM ET

The Washington State men's basketball program will begin their 2025-2026 season with an exhibition against the New Mexico Lobos on October 25. After two months of non-conference play, the Cougars begin their second West Coast Conference slate on December 28, the full extent of which was announced on Friday. That first game will be in North Portland against the Portland Pilots.

Cougar fans in Seattle will also have a chance to see their team in action on Tuesday, December 30 when they play a road game at WCC newcomers Seattle University.

The two most-exciting contests on WSU league schedule, however, are once again against the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

WSU will host Gonzaga between Tuesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 15 at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman. The Bulldogs will have their turn to host at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane between Tuesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 12.

The Cougars finished the 2024-2025 season with an overall record of 19-15 and record 8-10 in WCC play. Gonzaga won both meetings with the Cougars last season, an 88-75 result in Spokane and a score of 84-63 in Pullman.

2025-2026 will be WSU's second and final season in the West Coast Conference before the Pac-12 resumes regular competition for the 2026-2027 season.

Full Washington State Men's Basketball Schedule