Washington State Cougars Dominate at Beasley Coliseum Against Detroit Mercy Titans

In a commanding display of basketball, the Washington State Cougars outperformed the Detroit Mercy Titans with a final score of 96-54. The Cougars' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Titans fall to 0-1.

The game, held at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, saw the home team take control from the outset. The Washington State Cougars established a formidable lead in the first half with 56 points against the Titans' 23 and continued their dominance into the second half by adding another 40 points to their tally. The visiting team managed to score an additional 31 points after halftime but could not close the significant gap.

The Cougars showcased superior shooting accuracy throughout the game, hitting an outstanding 60 percent from field goal range and an impressive three-point percentage of approximately 66 percent. Their free throw performance was also notable with a success rate of about 75 percent.

Defensively, Washington State was just as dominant. They outrebounded Detroit Mercy by securing a total of 31 rebounds compared to their opponent's 25. Furthermore, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring an impressive total of eighteen points off turnovers while only giving up eleven in return.

On offense, Washington State's teamwork shone through as they amassed twenty assists over Detroit Mercy's seven assists – demonstrating efficient ball movement and collaboration on court which contributed significantly to their high-scoring game.

The Titans did manage some resistance despite being overwhelmed overall; they shot approximately forty-two percent from beyond the arc and made thirteen free throws out of twenty attempts for about sixty-five percent accuracy.

Looking ahead for fans of Washington State basketball: The next challenge for your team will be against Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on December second at eight thirty PM Pacific Time. This encounter can be viewed live on Pac-12 Network for those eager to follow along as it unfolds.