PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) -  Ike Iroegbu had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Washington State beat cross-border rival Idaho 61-48 on Wednesday night in the 271st meeting.

Washington State (5-4) scored the first four points of the game, never trailed and led by 18 in the second half.

Malachi Flynn added 12 points before getting into foul trouble and the Cougars shot 39 percent from the field. Josh Hawkinson had his 47th career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Washington State snapped a two-game losing streak to the Vandals in the oldest continuous rivalry west of the Mississippi.

Idaho (4-4), coming off a win against UC Davis, shot 26 percent from the field. Victor Sanders lead the Vandals with 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.

Down 11 points at the half, the Vandals never got within single digits in the second half as they went seven minutes without scoring. Washington State also went scoreless for five-plus minutes after halftime.

BIG PICTURE

Washington State: The Cougars ended a four-game home stand with two wins and two losses, and have three games left before conference play begins. After coming in last place in the Pac-12 last season, the Cougars are looking to put together some momentum before they face Washington to open conference play.

UP NEXT

Idaho: The Vandals will continue their road trip and play at South Dakota State on Dec. 10. They have two games left before conference play.

Washington State: The Cougars will travel to face the Big 12's Kansas State.