Washington State Cougars Dominate Idaho Vandals at Beasley Coliseum

In a commanding display of basketball, the Washington State Cougars outperformed the Idaho Vandals with a final score of 84-59. The Cougars' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Vandals 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 solid lead in the first half with 41 points against the Vandals' 28 and continued their dominance into the second half by adding another 43 points to their tally. The visiting team managed to put up an additional 31 points after halftime but couldn't close the gap.

The Cougars showcased superior shooting accuracy throughout the game, hitting an impressive 54 percent of field goals and converting over half of their two-point attempts with a success rate of approximately 62 percent. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they made seven three-pointers at a rate of about 39 percent.

Defensively, Washington State was just as effective. They amassed six blocks and matched that number in steals while gathering an overwhelming total of 45 rebounds—30 defensive and an additional offensive presence with thirteen rebounds on that end. This rebounding effort dwarfed that of their opponents who collected only twenty-six rebounds in total.

Offensively, Washington State's performance was bolstered by contributions across the board; fourteen assists were recorded indicating strong teamwork and ball movement against Idaho's eight assists. However, free throw accuracy left room for improvement as only about fifty-two percent found their mark.

On Idaho's side, despite being outplayed overall, there were some areas where they held firm; both teams had six steals each showing tenacity on defense. The Vandals also showed discipline from free throw line making eighteen out of twenty-five attempts which translates to seventy-two percent success rate—a stark contrast to their field goal percentage which stood at thirty-five percent due to Washington State's defensive pressure.

Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team again at home: The next challenge for Washington State will be against Prairie View A&M Panthers at Beasley Coliseum on November eleven o'clock PM local time (Pacific). This upcoming matchup can be watched live on Pac-12 Network for those who wish to follow along as it unfolds.