The Washington State Cougars and the San Francisco Dons faced off on March 9, 2025, in the quarterfinals of the West Coast Conference (WCC) men’s basketball tournament. San Francisco emerged victorious with a score of 86-75. Sophomore Ryan Beasley led the Dons with a career-high 29 points in this matchup.
Prior to the game, various sports analysts had differing opinions on the likely outcome. Some predicted a close contest, while others favored San Francisco to cover the spread.
This win advanced San Francisco to the semifinals of the WCC tournament, where they faced Gonzaga. Unfortunately for the Dons, their tournament run ended there, as they were defeated by Gonzaga with a score of 85-76.
For Washington State, the loss marked the end of their participation in the WCC tournament for this season.