Washington State Gets Blown Out By Gonzaga, Loses 83-53 in WCC Rematch
In a game that was never truly competitive, the Washington State Cougars landed on the wrong side of an ugly blowout to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, losing 83-53 on the road.
Coming into the matchup, it was clear the underdog Cougars would need to play a complete 40 minutes to have a chance against the Bulldogs on the road. Instead, it turned into one of their worst performances of the season against the wrong opponent.
From the opening tip, Gonzaga controlled the tempo and exposed Washington State on both ends of the floor. Offensively, the Cougars struggled to find any rhythm. Their shooting was poor, and didn’t generate many high quality shots. Several early turnovers led directly to Gonzaga baskets, allowing the Bulldogs to build momentum quickly.
Cougars Smash Pilots 104-74, Run WCC Win Streak to Three Games
Hitting triple digits on the scoreboard, the Cougars lit up the net on Saturday with arguably the best offensive showing of the David Riley era. How did Wazzu roll past Portland for a third straight WCC win?
Washington State Smashes Pepperdine 95-79, Moves to 4-5 In WCC Play
Finally snapping a lengthy losing streak, the Cougars found their jump shot against a struggling Pepperdine squad, breezing past the Waves in what the program hopes will be a momentum-building victory.
Cougars Look to Build Momentum vs. WCC Cellar Dwellers
Losers of three straight WCC games, the Cougars desperately need to get on a winning streak to climb back into the conference race. Two winnable games loom this week, providing a chance to do just that.
Hot Shooting Not Enough as Cougars Lose to Dons 85-80
Despite enjoying their best shooting performance of the season in San Francisco, the Cougars couldn’t get quite enough defensive stops to beat the Dons on the road. What went wrong late to prevent Wazzu from landing a big win?
Washington State Drops Close Game to Saint Mary’s, Slips to 3-2 in WCC Play
Several second half runs positioned the Cougars to pull off an upset in Moraga against one of the WCC’s premier programs, but time ran out before a comeback could fully materialize. Is a close call against Saint Mary’s a positive sign moving forward?
Transfer Portal Tracker: Breaking Down Cougars’ Returning Players, Newcomers
With plenty of player movement expected with the transfer portal officially open, new Cougars coach Kirby Moore will look to keep as many key contributors in Pullman as possible while adding quality talent from other programs. Who will return and which newcomers jumped onboard?
Stock Watch: Who Starred in Washington State’s 78-76 Win vs. Loyola Marymount?
Overcoming an ugly start on their home court, the Cougars raced back to take a halftime lead and held on late for a close win over Loyola Marymount. Who impressed the most in Wazzu’s second WCC victory?
Washington State Basketball Enters Critical Stretch Early in WCC Play
Opening WCC play with a victory, Washington State will have a prime opportunity to show whether the team’s recent improved play is for real in a busy upcoming week with three conference games. What stands out about the Cougars next three opponents?
Washington State Uses Late Comeback to Beat Portland in WCC Opener
Despite losing a big halftime lead and allowing the Pilots to steer back ahead in the second half, the Cougars battled back to open the WCC schedule with a key road win. Who stood out for Wazzu at the Chiles Center?
Washington State Ends Season on Strong Note, Wins Famous Idaho Potato Bowl vs. Utah State
While turnovers resulted in several missed opportunities to truly turn the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl into a blowout, the Cougars had more than enough firepower through the air and on the ground to secure a winning 2025 season.
Ace Glass’s 24 Points Lead Cougars to 84-78 Win Over Mercer
Looking to turn the corner after a slow start, while the Mercer Bears fought them to the finish, the Cougars appear to be trending in the right direction with two straight wins heading into WCC play next week.
‘Great to Be Home’: Kirby Moore Introduced as Washington State’s 36th Head Football Coach
Embracing the challenges that come with coaching at Washington State in the current state of college football, Kirby Moore has sights on bringing playmakers to Pullman to make the Cougars a threat in the rebuilt Pac-12.
Underdog Cougars Hang Tough, Come Up Short in 68-61 Loss to USC
For most of Sunday’s contest, the Cougars stood toe-to-toe with their former Pac-12 foe in Los Angeles. But despite clear improvements, their losing streak increased to five with subpar shooting doing them in against the Trojans.
How Can Kirby Moore Achieve Success at Washington State?
Coming back to his home state, the Cougars will be hoping Kirby Moore can provide stability for their fledging football program, and plenty of challenges await for him to meet such expectations in the new-look Pac-12.
Kirby Moore Makes Homecoming as Washington State Cougars’ New Football Coach
Returning close to his hometown of Prosser, Kirby Moore will aim to reinvigorate Washington State’s offense with his first head coaching job, taking over for the departed Jimmy Rogers in Pullman.
Analysis: Evaluating Washington State Men’s Basketball Through First Third of Season
Winning just three of their first 10 games, the Cougars haven’t come close to meeting expectations under second-year coach David Riley. What’s gone wrong and who has stood out as a bright spot despite those struggles?
Second Half Struggles Plague Cougars in Loss to Nevada
For 20 minutes, the Cougars looked poised to get back in the win column with some old fashioned home cooking. But the same pitfalls that have hurt the team all season reared their ugly head again after halftime in a brutal loss to Nevada.
Analysis: Who Will Cougars Pursue to Replace Departing Coach Jimmy Rogers?
Stunning everyone in Pullman, Jimmy Rogers pulled a one-and-done by leaving Washington State without a football coach, taking the same position at Iowa State. Who could be courted as his replacement?
Dogged by Shooting Woes, Wazzu Men’s Basketball Drops Two of Three in Maui Invitational
Despite true freshman Ace Glass putting up incredible performances in the Maui Invitational, the Cougars men’s basketball team went one for three as much of the rest of the team failed to pick up the slack.
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