Cougars and Tigers Prepare for Battle at Beasley Coliseum in Women's Basketball
As the Washington State Cougars prepare to host the Jackson State Tigers at Beasley Coliseum, fans can anticipate an intense matchup in women's basketball. The Cougars, coming off a mixed bag of recent performances, are looking to capitalize on their home court advantage.
In their last outing against the Washington Huskies, the Cougars fell short with a final score of 66 to 82. Despite outscoring the Huskies in the second quarter, they were unable to maintain that momentum throughout the game. However, prior to this setback, they secured a victory over the Portland Pilots with a close scoreline of 69 to 63. This win was characterized by a strong second-half performance where they outscored their opponents in both remaining quarters.
The most notable recent success for the Cougars came during their home game against Montana's Lady Griz. Playing at Beasley Coliseum seemed to energize them as they dominated across all four quarters and cruised to a comfortable win with 77 points against Lady Griz's 57.
Analyzing these past games reveals that while consistency has been an issue for Washington State, there is potential for dominance when playing on familiar territory. Their ability to rally after halftime and put up significant points could be key in overcoming Jackson State.
Beasley Coliseum has proven itself as a fortress where Washington State can leverage fan support and familiarity with playing conditions. With this upcoming game being another opportunity for them to defend their court, it will be interesting to see if they can replicate their commanding performance seen against Lady Griz or if adjustments will need to be made following their loss against Huskies.
Fans eager for action should mark their calendars for December 17th at 21:00 UTC when these two teams face off at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WA. The game promises excitement and competitive spirit as both teams vie for victory on Washington State’s home ground. Fans can follow along but no broadcast networks have been announced yet.