Washington State Cougars Dominate at Beasley Coliseum Against Eastern Washington Eagles

The Washington State Cougars emerged victorious against the Eastern Washington Eagles with a final score of 82-72. The Cougars' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Eagles fall to 0-1. The game, held at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, showcased the home team's offensive strength and defensive resilience.

The Cougars displayed a robust offensive performance with a field goal percentage of 45 and were particularly dominant in the paint, scoring 36 points. Their prowess from two-point range was evident as they shot an efficient 55 percent. The team also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 21 points off the Eagles' mistakes. On defense, they managed to keep their fouls equal to that of their opponents', both teams committing 21 personal fouls.

Rebounding was another area where the Cougars excelled; they outrebounded the Eagles by seven boards overall with a total rebound count of 35 compared to the Eagles' 28. This included an impressive haul of offensive rebounds for the Cougars who grabbed fourteen compared to just five by their counterparts.

The three-point line was less kind to Washington State as they shot only around 31 percent from beyond the arc but still managed to make eight shots from distance. Free throw accuracy was solid for both teams; however, it was slightly better for Eastern Washington who made around 78 percent from the line compared to approximately seventy-three percent by Washington State.

Key players for Washington State contributed significantly across various aspects of play but remained particularly effective in maintaining possession with only seven turnovers throughout the game – less than half that committed by Eastern Washington who had sixteen turnovers.

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as Beasley Coliseum will host yet another home game for Washington State when they face off against Portland State Vikings on December second at five PM Pacific Time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted on Pac-12 Network where fans can tune in and support their team once again.