Washington State Cougars Dominate at Beasley Coliseum Against Northern Kentucky Norse

In a commanding display of basketball, the Washington State Cougars outplayed the Northern Kentucky Norse with a final score of 68-47. The Cougars' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Norse fall to 0-1.

The game held at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman saw the home team, the Washington State Cougars, take control from the start. The first half ended with them leading by a significant margin of 39 points to the Norse's 23. They continued their dominance into the second half, adding another 29 points to their tally against Northern Kentucky's additional 24.

The Cougars showcased superior shooting accuracy throughout the game with an overall field goal percentage of 52 and were particularly effective inside, converting two-point attempts at an impressive rate of approximately 67 percent. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they made eight three-pointers at a rate of about 35 percent.

Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with each recording three blocks. However, it was on rebounds where Washington State truly excelled; they gathered a total of 41 rebounds compared to just twelve by Northern Kentucky. This included thirteen offensive boards for Washington State which contributed significantly to their fifteen second-chance points.

On an individual level, several players stood out for their contributions on both sides. The Cougars benefitted from balanced scoring and unselfish play that resulted in fourteen assists and fifteen points off turnovers caused by five steals.

Despite putting up a valiant effort and managing eight steals themselves along with eleven points off turnovers, Northern Kentucky struggled against Washington State's defense and could not keep up with their scoring pace or rebounding strength.

Looking ahead after this convincing performance on home turf, fans can anticipate watching more action as Washington State prepares for its next challenge against UNLV Runnin' Rebels. This upcoming encounter is scheduled for December 10th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcasted nationally on Fox Sports 1 channel number two hundred nineteen starting at nine thirty PM Eastern Time.