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Washington State beats Arizona State 51-29 to open Pac-12

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

Washington State sputtered through an awful first half on offense, shots bouncing away — if they hit anything at all — passes sailing into the stands.

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After suffering upset loss, Washington State heads into Pac-12 play searching for more cohesion

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 30, 2021

With Pac-12 Conference play around the corner, Washington State can feel confident in the caliber of its talent, although coach Kyle Smith said his new-look Cougars remain an “unformed team,” a work in progress that must mature if it plans on making noise in the conference.

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Eastern Washington overcomes 19-point deficit to beat Washington State for first time since 1997

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 28, 2021

Eastern Washington overcame a 19 point lead – fueled by a freshman off the bench – to beat Washington State for the first time since 1997.

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Washington State lets sizable lead slip away before holding off Winthrop to remain unbeaten

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 22, 2021

PULLMAN – Last season, during the early portion of its nonconference slate, Washington State had a habit of eking out nail-biting wins.

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Washington State big man Mouhamed Gueye pulls in Pac-12 freshman honor

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 22, 2021

Four games into his college basketball career, Washington State's touted recruit is already making a splash.

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Washington State women break away in third quarter to beat Idaho in Battle of the Palouse

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 21, 2021

The Cougs went on an 11-point run and broke open a game that had seen 14 lead changes to that point, and they fended off the Vandals the rest of the way to win 73-59.

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Washington State blasts Idaho for most lopsided Battle of the Palouse in series history

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

After 276 men’s basketball meetings between Washington State and Idaho, the widest margin of victory stood at 32 points.

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Idaho set to host unbeaten Washington State at new arena Thursday

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 17, 2021

For the 277th time over 115 years, Washington State and Idaho will renew their ancient basketball rivalry in the Vandals’ brand-new building Thursday.

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Noah Williams, Efe Abogidi pile up style points, Washington State handles UCSB behind hot start

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 15, 2021

PULLMAN – Stylish guard Noah Williams froze a defender at the perimeter with a hesitation move, clearing a lane toward the basket about midway through the first half.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Washington State women earn votes in first AP Top 25 basketball poll; Gonzaga still on outside looking in

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 15, 2021

Washington State receiving 10 votes in the first Associated Press regular-season poll of the women’s basketball season, while Gonzaga received no votes in the rankings released on Monday.

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Washington State overpowers Seattle U in the second half, cruises to 2-0 start

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 12, 2021

PULLMAN – Self-described as “usually pretty mild-mannered,” Washington State coach Kyle Smith was uncharacteristically “hot” at the half.

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Washington State rolls past Alcorn State to open promising season

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 9, 2021

PULLMAN – Coach Kyle Smith expects it will take four or five games for his new-look Washington State basketball team to “get settled in.”

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