Cougars Share Scoring in 100-92 Win over Vikings

Monday, November 4

Pullman, Wash.

8 p.m.

Washington State University

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100

Portland State

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Portland St.

Washington St.

100

Photo by: Dean Hare/WSU Photo Services

November 04, 2024 | Men's Basketball

Box Score Game Highlights Coach Riley Postgame Isaiah Watts/Cedric Coward Postgame Box Score (PDF)

By: WSU Athletic Comm., Hayden Wysup

PULLMAN, Wash. (Nov. 4, 2024) -- The Washington State men's basketball team defeated Portland State, 100-92, Monday night, at Beasley Coliseum.

Big Picture: Washington State moves to 1-0 on the season and remains undefeated in-home season openers.

Player Performances: Cedric Coward finished with a game high 23 points on 7-12 shooting while also grabbing 12 rebounds for his 10th career double-double. Nate Calmese finished with 17 points while nailing three triples and dishing out a career-high five assists. Ethan Price scored 16 and grabbed seven rebounds. Isaiah Watts added a career high 20 points with four 3-pointers off the bench.

Between the Lines: After a slow start that saw them down 21-4, the Cougars offense found its rhythm. The Cougs finished the game shooting 53% from the field and 47% from three and all five starters eclipsed double digit points.

Turning point: After Portland State jumped out to a 21-5 lead, Isaiah Watts nailed a transition three to spark a 29-7 run by the Cougars to capture the lead. A pair of triples from Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts helped fuel the run and Wazzu did not concede the lead again.

Coach Riley's Comments: "Once we settled in, it was fun to watch our guys score the ball offensively, and we got some work to do on the other side," Riley said postgame. "Overall, I think it was a good first game."