WCC Bracket Announced: Cougars Will Play Friday vs. Pepperdine or Portland

The West Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament bracket has been released with the Washington State Cougars holding the No. 8 seed and awaiting a second-round game against either the Portland Pilots or the Pepperdine Waves.

Pepperdine has beaten Portland twice in the regular season and will aim to complete the season sweep for a shot at a second round rematch against Washington State. As the old saying goes, it’s hard to beat a team three times in a row, which will be tested both in the opening round game as well as the second round game if the Cougars face the Pilots.

Regardless, the Cougars will play Friday night against a team they have already beaten with a chance to extend their season.