Washington State University Athletics
Photo by: Dean Hare/WSU Photo Services
Cougars Second-Half Efforts Fall Short
November 14, 2025 | Men's Basketball
PULLMAN, Wash. (Hayden Wysup) – The Washington State men's basketball lost, 81-69, to the Washington Huskies, Friday night at Beasley Coliseum, in the 301st all-time meeting between the programs.
Player Performances – Eemeli Yalaho had a career-high with 15 points with three 3-pointers made. Ace Glass added 12 points off the bench. Emmanuel Ugbo had 11 points with seven rebounds, marking his fourth-consecutive game in double figures.
Inside the Stat Sheet – In the first half, the Cougars shot 33% from the field and 21% from three, but in the second half found their rhythm, shooting 53% from the field and 41% from three.
First Half Closeout – The Huskies closed out the first half on a 19-9 run to give them a 44-30 lead going into the break.
Cougars Second Half Efforts – The Cougars went on a 25-12 run after trailing by as many as 22 points to cut the Huskies' lead to nine with 1:30 left in the game.
Up Next – The Cougars will take on Southern Utah, Wednesday, November 19, in Beasley Coliseum in the final home game of the month.
Player Performances – Eemeli Yalaho had a career-high with 15 points with three 3-pointers made. Ace Glass added 12 points off the bench. Emmanuel Ugbo had 11 points with seven rebounds, marking his fourth-consecutive game in double figures.
Inside the Stat Sheet – In the first half, the Cougars shot 33% from the field and 21% from three, but in the second half found their rhythm, shooting 53% from the field and 41% from three.
First Half Closeout – The Huskies closed out the first half on a 19-9 run to give them a 44-30 lead going into the break.
Cougars Second Half Efforts – The Cougars went on a 25-12 run after trailing by as many as 22 points to cut the Huskies' lead to nine with 1:30 left in the game.
Up Next – The Cougars will take on Southern Utah, Wednesday, November 19, in Beasley Coliseum in the final home game of the month.
Team Stats
UW
WSU
FG%
.482
.419
3FG%
.346
.290
FT%
.783
.800
RB
36
33
TO
7
7
STL
3
4
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