Can Washington State Cougars Dominate at Beasley Coliseum Again?
As the Washington State Cougars gear up to host the Stanford Cardinal at Beasley Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Cougars have shown a pattern of resilience and strategic gameplay that could be pivotal in their upcoming clash.
Reflecting on their recent performance on December 22 against Boise State Broncos, the Cougars secured a narrow victory with a score of 66-61. Their ability to maintain consistency across both halves, scoring 33 points in each, was commendable. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of exactly 1.0 and a slightly better field goal percentage of 43 percent compared to the Broncos' 36 percent, it's clear that WSU has been focusing on efficient ball handling and shot selection.
The defensive prowess displayed by WSU cannot be overlooked either; they out-rebounded Boise State with a total of 40 rebounds and managed to block two shots while stealing the ball six times. These statistics not only reflect their defensive acumen but also their capability to convert defense into fast break opportunities – evident from their impressive 14 fast break points.
In contrast, during an away game against Santa Clara Broncos on December 16, WSU fell short by eight points (61-69). Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for the team; they fought hard in the second half scoring an impressive 38 points after trailing behind in the first half with just 23 points. This shows that when pushed into a corner, WSU can ramp up its offensive engine significantly.
One standout performance came from their game against Grambling State Tigers on December 11 where they triumphed with an overwhelming scoreline of 83-65 at home. Dominating every facet of play – from shooting an exceptional field goal percentage of 56 percent to capitalizing on turnovers by scoring an astonishingly high number – it was clear that when WSU finds its rhythm offensively, they can be unstoppable.
Looking ahead at Stanford Cardinal's visitation to Pullman raises questions about whether we will see another dominant display from WSU or if Stanford will disrupt their flow. One thing is certain: if Washington State maintains its aggressive defense leading to fast breaks while keeping turnovers low as seen in past games – especially like how they did against Grambling State – then fans can expect another exhilarating win for the home side.
The scheduled date for this highly anticipated matchup is February 17th at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman WA; tip-off is set for just before midnight Eastern Time (11:00 PM ET). Fans eager not to miss any action should tune into Pac-12 Network where all live broadcast coverage will take place.