Washington State forward Isaac Jones (13) eyes the basket as Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart (2) falls backwards after failing to set a screen during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Boise State forward O'Mar Stanley (1) takes a shot over Washington State forward Oscar Cluff (45) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) shoots the ball as Boise State guard Max Rice (12) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Isaac Jones (13) dribbles into the key as Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart (2) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State guard Jabe Mullins (3) heads downcourt after hitting a 3 pointer during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game with Boise State, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Oscar Cluff (45) eyes the basket as Boise State forward Cam Martin (31) defends from above during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Oscar Cluff (45) lays the ball up as Boise State forward Cam Martin (31) and forward O'Mar Stanley (1) defend during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Jaylen Wells (0) looks to pass as Boise State forward O'Mar Stanley (1) and Boise State forward Andrew Meadow (behind) defend during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) shoots the ball during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game with Boise State, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State guard Myles Rice (2) heads to the basket as Boise State guard Max Rice (12) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Boise State guard Chibuzo Agbo (11) shoots the ball over Washington State forward Isaac Jones (13) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Boise State guard Roddie Anderson III (0) dribbles the ball as Washington State center Rueben Chinyelu (20) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Boise State forward O'Mar Stanley (1) blocks a dunk by Washington State guard Kymany Houinsou (31) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Boise State guard Roddie Anderson III (0) and Washington State guard Myles Rice (2) eye a loose ball during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Isaac Jones (13) squeezes by Boise State forward O'Mar Stanley (1) as he enters the key during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State guard Jabe Mullins (3) heads to the basket as Boise State guard Jace Whiting (15) tries to set up a screen during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Oscar Cluff (45) blocks a shot by Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart (2) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith talks to Washington State guard Myles Rice (2) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
WSU Cougar mascot Butch high fives a fan during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State’s Myles Rice shoots as Boise State’s Cam Martin, left, and Chibuzo Agbo defend during the second half Dec. 21 at the Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington State forward Jaylen Wells (0) and guard Myles Rice (2) celebrate the Cougs 66-61 winb over Boise State during a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
The Cougars celebrate the 66-61 win over Boise State during a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in the Spokane Veterans Arena. (COLIN MULVANY)
Myles Rice shook his head with a knowing glare. He was looking at his coach, Washington State head man Kyle Smith, and he could hardly contain his smile.