Washington State University Athletics
Tuesday, December 2
Peoria, Ill.
5 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. CT
Washington State University
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Bradley
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Washington St.
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Photo by: Dean Hare/WSU Photo Services
Bradley Topples Cougs in Final Moments
December 02, 2025 | Men's Basketball
PEORIA, Ill. (Hayden Wysup) – The Washington State men's basketball (3-6) lost to Bradley, 60-64, Tuesday night at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. The Cougars were led by four double-digit scorers, including freshman Ace Glass with a team-high 15 points and junior Eemeli Yalaho with his second career double-double.
Player Performances – Ace Glass led the team with 15 points and four rebounds, marking his sixth-consecutive game scoring in double figures. Eemeli Yalaho tallied 10 points and 11 rebounds, matching his career high, and delivering his second double-double in the last five games. ND Okafor added 10 points and six rebounds, leading the Cougs with eight first-half points. Tomas Thrastarson matched Okafor with 10 points and six rebounds, one board shy of his career high.
Inside the Stat Sheet – While the Cougars held the Braves to 35.5 percent shooting, Bradley forced WSU into 20 turnovers, scoring 23 points off the Wazzu mistakes. The Cougs scored a season-low four points off of an opponent season-low seven turnovers.
Turning Points – The teams traded runs throughout the contest with nine lead changes and five ties. Neither side led by double digits, but the Cougs took a 3-point lead with 90 seconds remaining. The Braves closed the game on a 7-0 run, clinching the final lead with 19 seconds left.
Next Up – The Cougars will host Nevada, Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. at Beasley Coliseum and live on ESPN+.
Player Performances – Ace Glass led the team with 15 points and four rebounds, marking his sixth-consecutive game scoring in double figures. Eemeli Yalaho tallied 10 points and 11 rebounds, matching his career high, and delivering his second double-double in the last five games. ND Okafor added 10 points and six rebounds, leading the Cougs with eight first-half points. Tomas Thrastarson matched Okafor with 10 points and six rebounds, one board shy of his career high.
Inside the Stat Sheet – While the Cougars held the Braves to 35.5 percent shooting, Bradley forced WSU into 20 turnovers, scoring 23 points off the Wazzu mistakes. The Cougs scored a season-low four points off of an opponent season-low seven turnovers.
Turning Points – The teams traded runs throughout the contest with nine lead changes and five ties. Neither side led by double digits, but the Cougs took a 3-point lead with 90 seconds remaining. The Braves closed the game on a 7-0 run, clinching the final lead with 19 seconds left.
Next Up – The Cougars will host Nevada, Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. at Beasley Coliseum and live on ESPN+.
Team Stats
WSU
BRAD
FG%
.429
.355
3FG%
.500
.233
FT%
.833
.591
RB
41
31
TO
20
7
STL
3
12
Game Leaders
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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