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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 Aims to Right Ship vs. Upstart Pacific Squad

The Washington State Cougars return home this week looking to bounce back in a big way as they prepare to face one of the biggest surprises in the WCC in the Pacific Tigers. Pacific currently sits alone in fourth place in the conference standings, a position few would have predicted before the season began.

At 17–11 overall, the Tigers have already secured their highest win total since the 2019–2020 season. Even more impressively, their eight wins in WCC play mark their best conference performance since the 2019-2020 season as well. After finishing near the bottom of the league in recent seasons, Pacific has made a dramatic leap forward and has become one of the most improved teams in the conference.

According to KenPom, Pacific ranks No. 104 in the country — its highest rating since 2010. To fully understand how significant that jump is, consider where the Tigers have been recently: they ranked 358th nationally just two seasons ago and 284th last year. That type of improvement in such a short span speaks to how good of a job coach Dave Smart has done.

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Washington State Men’s Basketball Exacts Revenge Against Seattle U

The Cougars men’s basketball team avenged a loss to the Redhawks earlier in the season with a 70-58 victory.

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Cougars Basketball Roster Rundown: Jerone Morton

Jerone Morton, one of the many new additions for the Cougars out of the transfer portal, will look to help improve a defense that struggled mightily last year.

First Look: Washington State Cougars Announce 2025 Non-Conference Schedule

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Preview

First Look: Washington State Cougars Announce 2025 Non-Conference Schedule

While the WCC schedule remains unannounced, the Cougars have several intriguing non-conference battles looming in 2025-26. Who will Washington State face before opening conference play?

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Cougars Basketball Roster Rundown: Emmanuel Ugbo

Emmanuel Ugbo will be aiming to expand his offensive game after transferring to Washington State from soon-to-be conference foe Boise State.

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Cougars Basketball Roster Rundown: ND Okafor

Gradually improving in his first year in Pullman, the Cougars hope to see another leap forward from ND Okafor to provide a more reliable scoring presence with size and length in the front court.

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Cougars Basketball Roster Rundown: Tomas Thrastarson

Making the leap from playing for Iceland’s national team to the Palouse, Thomas Thrastarson flashed as a freshman for Washington State. What’s next in his development for the Cougars?

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Washington State Adds Experienced Guard Adria Rodriguez to Complete Roster

Putting a bow on their 2025 roster, the Washington State Cougars added an experienced guard to their backcourt.

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Washington State Star Cedric Coward Achieves NBA Dream, Lands With Grizzlies

For a third straight season, a Washington State Cougars standout heard his name called in the NBA Draft, this time with Cedric Coward matching the highest selected player in program history.

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Pac 12 Agrees to New Television Contract: How Will Washington State Be Impacted?

Washington State and the rest of the new-look Pac 12 will be beneficiaries of a television deal with CBS. What does the new contract mean for the Cougars?

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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.