Washington State Cougars Dominate at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena Against Eastern Washington Eagles
The Washington State Cougars, with a commanding performance, outplayed the Eastern Washington Eagles at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. The final score read 82-56 in favor of the Cougars. The victory improved their record to 1-0 as they opened their season with a win, while the Eagles fell to 0-1.
The game was marked by an impressive display of offensive efficiency from the Cougars. They shot an effective field goal percentage of 48 percent and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, converting half of their three-point attempts into points. Fifteen made three-pointers contributed significantly to their total score. Inside the paint, they added another 30 points to their tally.
Defensively, the Cougars were just as formidable. They secured a total of 38 rebounds with a notable defensive effort that saw them grab 27 off the glass on that end of the court. Their ability to turn defense into offense was evident as they scored 15 points off turnovers caused by six steals and three blocks.
On an individual level, contributions across the board helped solidify this team victory for Washington State University. The team's playmaking abilities shone through with a total assist count reaching twenty for this outing – showcasing a collaborative effort in ball distribution and offensive execution.
In contrast, despite putting up a valiant fight, Eastern Washington University struggled with shooting accuracy throughout the game – managing only a field goal percentage of around 31 percent and hitting just over twenty-two percent from three-point range. However, they did excel at free throws where they achieved nearly eighty-six percent accuracy but it wasn't enough to challenge their opponents on this occasion.
Eastern Washington also had difficulty taking care of the ball which resulted in nine turnovers compared to six by WSU; these mistakes proved costly against such an opportunistic opponent like WSU who capitalized well on these opportunities.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team again soon: The next game for WSU will be held at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman against Detroit Mercy Titans on November 25th at around four o'clock Pacific Time (PT). This matchup can be viewed live on Pac-12 Network for those who wish to follow along as it unfolds.