Transfer Portal Strikes Early for Washington State Cougars

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Transfer Portal Strikes Early for Washington State Cougars

Even though the college basketball transfer portal doesn’t officially open until April 7 and the NCAA Tournament still has a ways to go before crowning a new champion, a couple of Washington State Cougars have already announced their intentions to explore other opportunities and depart Pullman.

With the portal closing on April 21, it remains unclear how the rest of the roster will shake out heading into next season, but it’s possible other Cougars could decide to at least test the waters before the portal opens next month.

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WSU Men’s Basketball Eliminated By Portland in WCC Second Round

The No. 8-seeded Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team went one-and-done in the West Coast Conference Tournament following a 74-68 loss to No. 9 Portland in the second round on Friday, March 6, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

Following a first-round bye, the Cougars appeared to lack confidence on offense in a season-ending defeat against a frisky Pilots group. Portland took away WSU’s 3-point bread and butter, and the Cougars looked lost offensively.

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Washington State Blows Another Halftime Lead in Embarrassing 67-66 Loss to LMU

Continuing to excel at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, the Washington State Cougars suffered yet another brutal loss on Wednesday night, falling 67-66 to Loyola Marymount after blowing a 15-point halftime lead. It was a loss that felt all too familiar for a team that has struggled to put together a full 40-minute game this season.

Washington State looked to be in complete control early. The Cougars stormed into halftime with a commanding 39-24 advantage, getting whatever they wanted on offense for the most part and forcing LMU to take contested two-point jump shots away from the basket.

But as has been the case too frequently this season, the second half was a different game for all of the worst reasons as a double-digit lead evaporated and the Lions came roaring back to steal the win. Wednesday night adds to a growing list of games in which Washington State has surrendered sizable second-half leads, as the Cougars have now lost games while being up 12,17, and 15 points in the final 20 minutes this year.

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Offensive Explosion Guides Washington State to Blowout 87-70 Win vs. Pacific

After what may have been their worst performance of the 2025–2026 season, the Washington State Cougars responded in emphatic fashion Wednesday night. The Cougars delivered arguably their most complete game of the year, knocking off the fourth-place Pacific Tigers 87–70 in a performance that showcased their ability to shoot the ball.

With the victory, Washington State now finds itself tied with Oregon State for fifth place in the West Coast Conference standings and sits just a half-game behind Pacific for the fourth spot. Considering how tightly packed the middle of the conference table is, Wednesday’s win could prove pivotal as the regular season winds down.

What stood out from the Cougs’ unexpected offensive onslaught?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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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Takeaways: Washington State Loses To Rival Washington 81-69

The Cougars hung tough in the hardwood version of the Apple Cup on Friday night, cutting the Huskies lead to single digits late. But the same issues that have dogged David Riley’s team all year long so far cropped up again, leading to a 12-point defeat.

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Analysis: Breaking Down Washington State’s 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Roster

Looking to improve on an 8-10 WCC record from a year ago, who will the Cougars be counting on to contribute in 2025-26?

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Cougars Basketball Roster Rundown: Rihards Vavers

Proving himself as a knockdown shooter for the Cougars last season after overcoming injuries, Rihards Vavers hopes to take on a more significant role as one of the few returning players from last year’s squad.

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