Washington State University Athletics
Sunday, November 19
Pullman, WA
1:00 PM
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Cougars Comeback Held off by No. 25 Kentucky
November 19, 2017 | Women's Basketball
WSU received a game-high 25 points from Borislava Hristova Sunday.
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PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University had a couple late opportunities turned away as No. 25 University of Kentucky (4-0) earned a 73-68 victory at Beasley Coliseum Sunday. Cougar guard Borislava Hristova scored a game-high 25 points while sophomore guard Chanelle Molina added 13 points and sophomore forward Kayla Washington came off the bench to record 11 points and eight rebounds. Junior Nike McClure added seven points and two blocks off the bench. WSU was in command for most of the first half before UK scored the final seven points of the second quarter that cut the Cougar lead to 35-34 at the half. The Wildcats opened the third quarter with eight straight points and went on to hit four 3-pointers in the quarter to build a 10-point lead at one point. The Cougars clawed back with a 10-0 run for a 62-60 lead with 5:37 left and later held a two-point lead with under minutes to go but Kentucky scored the game's final seven points, forcing a pair of Cougar turnovers in the final minute to earn the win.
Stat of the Game
The Wildcats posted a 48-32 rebounding advantage and recorded 17 second-chance points.
Moments From The Game
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Things You Need To Know
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University had a couple late opportunities turned away as No. 25 University of Kentucky (4-0) earned a 73-68 victory at Beasley Coliseum Sunday. Cougar guard Borislava Hristova scored a game-high 25 points while sophomore guard Chanelle Molina added 13 points and sophomore forward Kayla Washington came off the bench to record 11 points and eight rebounds. Junior Nike McClure added seven points and two blocks off the bench. WSU was in command for most of the first half before UK scored the final seven points of the second quarter that cut the Cougar lead to 35-34 at the half. The Wildcats opened the third quarter with eight straight points and went on to hit four 3-pointers in the quarter to build a 10-point lead at one point. The Cougars clawed back with a 10-0 run for a 62-60 lead with 5:37 left and later held a two-point lead with under minutes to go but Kentucky scored the game's final seven points, forcing a pair of Cougar turnovers in the final minute to earn the win.
Stat of the Game
The Wildcats posted a 48-32 rebounding advantage and recorded 17 second-chance points.
Moments From The Game
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Cougs get a season-high 25 pts from Borislava Hristova but drop a close one to No. 25 Kentucky#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/JZhyzJqSdz
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) November 19, 2017
Bobbi Hristova hit it! #Pac12WBB
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) November 19, 2017
Watch @WSUWomensHoops live: https://t.co/ZLABafSnBV pic.twitter.com/90xfLMZbE7
AND 1 for Kayla Washington! Strong move by Kayla and Cougs are trading buckets with No. 25 Kentucky!#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/Ya1hTtSh9T
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) November 19, 2017
She's heating up! Hristova now with 15! Cougs lead Kentucky 30-22#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/7jCHPe3puC
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) November 19, 2017
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Things You Need To Know
- Hristova scored a season-high 25 points after putting up 20 in the win at San Francisco the prior game
- Kentucky held off WSU 69-67 in Lexington last season
- WSU will head to Estero, Fla. for the Gulf Cost Showcase for Nov. 24-26, beginning with a matchup against South Florida
Team Stats
UK
WSU
FG%
.415
.414
3FG%
.318
.263
FT%
.800
1.000
RB
48
32
TO
17
12
STL
8
8
Game Leaders
Pts
25
FGM
10
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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