at Oregon (16-8, 9-4) | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6 pm | Matthew Knight Arena
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OPENING FIVE
> Continuing their long week the Cougs hit the road for a critical game against Oregon in Eugene Monday night. The game is a reschedule of a contest that was postponed last month due to Covid-19 protocols. Both teams come in off of losses Saturday with WSU falling to ASU and Oregon falling to Cal. Monday's game is the 300th in the all-time series.
> Against their PNW rivals in the Pac-12 the Cougs have gone an impressive 7-2 in two years under coach Smith winning their first 7 before dropping contests to OSU and UW. Cougs have a chance for 3-straight against Oregon for the first time since winning 6-straight from 2008 to 09 when they played three times in each season. It would be the first time winning in three-straight seasons since 1977 to 1980.
> Mouhamed Gueye continued his ascent to stardom coming up with his 3rd double-double of the year (12&11) against ASU. He is averaging 7.5 ppg and 5.7 rpg while in Pac play he is averaging 8.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg including going 5-for-12 (41.7%) from deep.
> The Cougs defense continues to be among the elite ranking 22nd in defensive rating at 92.4 per 100. WSU has allowed opponents to shoot and effective FG% of just 46.0% (31st in the country).
> WSU's NET dropped to 47 from its all-time high of 36 entering the week. In the KenPom rating the Cougs check in at 46.

GAME INFORMATION - vs OREGON
The first rescheduled game for the Cougs hits on Monday at Oregon as the two teams square off for the first time on the year. Both sides are fighting for a spot in the top third of the conference standings and a bye in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament. The Cougs have won the last two against the Ducks including a 74-71 win at Matthew Knight Arena last season, the teams first win at the venue in program history and first win in Eugene since 2009. Cougs have a chance for 3-straight against Oregon for the first time since winning 6-straight from 2008 to 09 when they played three times in each season. It would be the first time winning in three-straight seasons since 1977 to 1980.

NEXT UP
The gauntlet continues for the Cougs as WSU heads to LA to take on the UCLA and USC beginning first with the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. The Cougs split their series with the Bruins in each of the last two seasons winning at home at Beasley Coliseum while falling at Pauley Pavilion. Unfortunately for the Cougs their only matchup against the Bruins comes on the road this season where they will look for their first win since 2009. WSU is 3-60 all-time at Pauley Pavilion.

LAST TIME OUT - vs ARIZONA STATE
ASU 58 - WSU 55 | Feb. 12, 2022 | Pullman, Calif.
The Cougs fell behind early in the second half and could not recover as a late rally fell short in the final minute of action. In the loss Mouhamed Gueye continued his stellar play going for 12 points and 11 rebounds while Tyrell Roberts overcame a slow start to lead the way with 14 points. The Cougs struggled shooting hitting just 30.5% of their shots while the Sun Devils hit a rhythm shooting 49.0% from the field.

GUEYE TAKING OVER
In a season in which he should be a senior in high school, freshman Mouhamed Gueye has made a name for himself in the Pac-12 as a three-time conference Freshman of the Week.
Overall, the young forward has posted a team-best three double-doubles on the year including his first Pac-12 double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds against Stanford Jan. 13. He would go for 12 & 11 against ASU Feb. 12.
Overall, Gueye is averaging 7.5 points (2nd among Pac freshmen) and 5.7 rebounds per game and has been stellar on both ends nabbing 18.0% of defensive chances while grabbing 10.3% on the offensive end. 10 times on the year Gueye has led the Cougs in rebounding.
The big 6-11 forward has found his outside stroke as well hitting 5-of-12 (41.7%) in Pac-12 play as he is averaging 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Freshman Record Book Watch:
24 steals - 10th, Keith Morrison (1983) 27 steals
23 blocks, 6th - 5th, Carlos Daniel (1995) 25 blocks | 4th, Robbie Cowgill (2005) 27 blocks
131 rebounds, 7th - 6th, Klay Thompson (2009) 138 rebounds | 5th, Stuart House (1977) 167 rebounds

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