PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State men's basketball team lost to Gonzaga, 63-84, Wednesday night at Beasley Coliseum.
Big Picture: The meeting marked the 152nd all-time game between the regional rivals. WSU holds the all-time advantage 98-53, while Gonzaga has won seven-straight against the Cougars. WSU drops to 16-12 and 6-9 in conference play.
Player Performances: LeJuan Watts led the team in scoring with 19 points and five assists, his 18th game leading Wazzu in scoring.
Isaiah Watts scored 12 points and
Tomas Thrastarson added 12 off the bench.
One-Sided Affair: Washington State jumped out to the early lead before Gonzaga's potent offense found its footing. The Zags took the lead just over five minutes into the contest and never relinquished it.
Beasley Buzzing: The announced attendance of 10,219 marks the largest crowd at Beasley Coliseum since 10,380 attended Klay Thompson's jersey retirement game against Oregon State, Jan. 18, 2020.
Up Next: The Cougars continue their homestand, hosting Santa Clara, Saturday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. from Beasley Coliseum. The game will be carried on CBS Sports Network.
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WASHINGTON STATE POSTGAME NOTES
- With the result, the Cougars:
- Fall to 16-12 this season and 9-3 in home games
- Fall to 6-9 in WCC play and 4-3 in conference home games
- Fall to 98-54 all-time against Gonzaga and 49-21 against the Bulldogs in Pullman
- Fall to 1-5 when wearing crimson uniforms
- Fall to 3-8 when trailing at halftime
- Fall to 2-7 when held under 70 points
- Fall to 4-7 when allowing their opponent to score 80+ points
- Fall to 3-6 when shooting under 45% from the floor
- Fall to 0-6 when their opponent shoots 50%+ from the field
- The announced attendance of 10,219 was the largest crowd at Beasley Coliseum since Jan. 18, 2020 when 10,380 attended for Klay Thompson's jersey retirement
- WSU used the starting lineup for the sixth-straight game and 12th time this season
- Gonzaga scored 50 first-half points, the most by a WSU opponent this season
- The Bulldogs also tallied the highest free throw percentage by a Coug opponent this season (.950)
- WSU matched a season low with eight free throw attempts, matching the previous matchup at Gonzaga, Jan. 11
- Fourth time this season WSU was held under 10 free throw attempts, second consecutive
- LeJuan Watts scored 19 points for his 22nd double-digit game this season, 36th of his career
- Watts scored 14 first-half points, his fourth double-digit first half
- Watts has led WSU in scoring 18 times
- Watts matched his career high with two blocked shots
- Isaiah Watts added 12 points for his fourth-consecutive game with 10+ points
- Watts also led WSU with three steals, a WCC personal high
- Tomas Thrastarson scored 12 points, his fourth time in double figures and first since Jan. 9 vs Pacific
- Dane Erikstrup set a WCC career high with three blocks, his most since setting a career high five rejections vs Northern Colorado, Nov. 18, 2024
- Kase Wynott made his seventh three of the season, matching his season-high
- Wynott recorded his first career block in the second half
