Cougars Claw Victory in Overtime at Alaska Airlines Arena: A Pivotal Play?

The Washington State Cougars edged out a hard-fought victory against the Huskies with a final score of 90-87. The Cougars now stand with an improved record, while the Huskies face a setback. The game, which extended into overtime, saw the Cougars scoring 44 and 39 points in regular halves and an additional 7 points in overtime to seal their win.

The Washington State Cougars showcased resilience and teamwork at Alaska Airlines Arena. With a field goal percentage of 51, they made sure to capitalize on their shooting opportunities. Their performance from beyond the arc was modest with a three-point shooting percentage of 31, but it was enough to contribute significantly to their total score. Inside the paint, they were dominant, amassing 40 points which underscored their effective inside game.

Defensively, the Cougars were just as impressive with three blocks and four steals contributing to their defensive efforts. They also managed to out-rebound the Huskies by securing 37 rebounds compared to their opponent's 28. This included grabbing more offensive rebounds (14) than defensive ones (21), providing them crucial second-chance opportunities that resulted in an additional 13 points.

On an individual level, assists played a key role for Washington State as they distributed the ball effectively for most of the game evidenced by their total assist count of 13 which reflects good ball movement and team play. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive figure of approximately three-to-one.

The Huskies put up a valiant effort despite falling short in overtime where they scored only four points against seven from Washington State. They had higher accuracy within two-point range at sixty-three percent but struggled slightly more from distance with forty percent accuracy on threes. Free throws were also more favorable for them as they shot seventy-four percent from the line.

In terms of discipline and control over the game flow, both teams maintained composure without any player ejections or foul outs; however, personal fouls were slightly higher for Washington State who committed nineteen compared to fourteen by Washington.

Looking ahead after this intense matchup, fans can anticipate another exciting game when Washington State travels down to Corvallis for an encounter against Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum on February eighteenth at seven o'clock PM Pacific Time Zone broadcasted on Pac-12 Network.