Cougars Dominate Highlanders at Beasley Coliseum in Commanding Victory

The Washington State Cougars delivered a resounding performance against the Highlanders, concluding the game with an impressive 86-49 scoreline. The Cougars' season record now stands at an unblemished 1-0, while the Highlanders fall to 0-1.

From tip-off to final buzzer, the Washington State Cougars showcased a dominant display of basketball at Beasley Coliseum. The home team's offense was firing on all cylinders as they put up 46 points in the first half and followed it up with another strong showing of 40 points in the second. Their shooting was particularly effective, with a field goal percentage of 49 and a notable two-point shooting percentage of 62.

The Cougars' defensive efforts were equally impressive, holding their opponents to just 22 points in the first half and limiting them to only slightly more in the second half with 27 points. The Highlanders struggled from beyond the arc, managing only four three-pointers on a meager shooting percentage of twenty percent from that range.

Washington State's players were relentless on both ends of the court. They outrebounded their opponents by a significant margin with forty-eight rebounds compared to twenty-eight for UC Riverside. Contributing heavily to this stat line were sixteen offensive rebounds which led to twenty-one second-chance points for Washington State.

Furthermore, nine steals by Washington State spoke volumes about their defensive pressure which translated into nineteen points off turnovers. This aggressive defense did not come without cost though; it resulted in twenty personal fouls for Washington State but did not significantly impact their control over the game flow.

On offense, assists were plentiful as they racked up twenty assists showcasing excellent ball movement and teamwork leading to high-percentage shots. This facilitated an assist-to-turnover ratio of over three for Washington State indicating efficient ball handling against UC Riverside's defense which could not keep pace.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Washington State will host Grambling State Tigers at Beasley Coliseum on December ten o'clock PM Pacific Time according to Pac-12 Network broadcast schedule. Fans are encouraged to tune into Pac-12 Network where they can follow all live-action as it unfolds from Pullman.