Cougars Clash with Cardinal in Pullman Showdown

As the Washington State Cougars prepare to host the Stanford Cardinal at Beasley Coliseum, fans are eager to see if the Cougars can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 11th at 21:00, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Pullman.

In their last outing against Auburn Tigers, despite a strong start with 20 points in the first quarter and a resilient final quarter scoring 21 points, the Cougars fell short by seven points with a final score of sixty-two to sixty-nine. This loss was characterized by an assist-turnover ratio of just 0.75 and a concerning total of twenty turnovers which Stanford's defense will be looking to exploit.

However, looking back at their previous home game against Houston Cougars shows that Washington State has the capability to dominate on their court. They put up an impressive ninety-five points while shooting fifty-nine percent from the field and maintaining an assist-turnover ratio of 1.53 – showcasing efficient ball movement and decision-making.

The matchup prior to that saw them face off against conference rivals Washington Huskies where they narrowly lost by five points. Despite this defeat, they managed a forty-eight percent success rate on two-point attempts and secured thirty-one rebounds but struggled from beyond the arc with only thirteen percent accuracy on three-pointers.

The venue could play into Washington State's hands; Beasley Coliseum has been kinder to them as evidenced by their high-scoring victory over Houston. With home-court advantage, they'll aim for consistency in shooting percentages while tightening up ball security against Stanford's defense.

Fans can catch all the action live as these two teams go head-to-head in what is set up to be an exciting contest between conference rivals vying for supremacy on court.