Washington State Cougars' Second Half Surge Falls Short Against San Diego Toreros at Jenny Craig Pavilion

The Washington State Cougars faced off against the San Diego Toreros in a tightly contested game at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The final score was 96-92 in favor of the Toreros, bringing their record to 12-8. Meanwhile, the Cougars now stand at 11-9 after this matchup.

First Half

In the first half, both teams displayed strong offensive plays. The Toreros took an early lead with a solid performance from their bench, contributing 43 points overall. The Cougs struggled to keep up initially but managed to close the gap slightly by halftime with Ace Glass leading the charge with his scoring prowess.

Second Half

The second half saw a remarkable comeback attempt by Wazzu as they scored an impressive 60 points. Eemeli Yalaho and Simon Hildebrandt were instrumental during this period, combining for crucial rebounds and assists that kept their team within striking distance. Despite these efforts, turnovers proved costly for Washington State as they committed a total of 10 throughout the game.

Key Moments

One of the key moments came when Jerone Morton made significant contributions on both ends of the court with his defensive skills and timely baskets. However, it was not enough to overcome San Diego's efficient shooting from beyond the arc where they hit 15 three-pointers at a rate of 54 percent.

The Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros final score reflects how closely matched these teams were in terms of skill level and determination on this particular night.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Wazzu back in action against Pepperdine Waves on January 24th at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman. The game is scheduled for broadcast via ESPN+ starting at 6:00 PM EST.

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