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Washington State men’s basketball team takes Hawaii finale against New Mexico 82-59

Washington State guard Ike Iroegbu (2) passes off the basketball while being defended by New Mexico forward Tim Williams (32) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Honolulu. Washington State won 82-59. (EUGENE TANNER / ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Washington State guard Ike Iroegbu (2) passes off the basketball while being defended by New Mexico forward Tim Williams (32) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Honolulu. Washington State won 82-59. (EUGENE TANNER / ASSOCIATED PRESS)

HONOLULU (AP) – Josh Hawkinson and Ike Iroegbu each posted a double-double, and Washington State beat New Mexico 82-59 for seventh place in the Diamond Head Classic on Friday.

The Cougars (8-4) never trailed and led by as many as 25 points to snap a two-game losing streak.

Hawkinson, a junior forward, had 19 points and 10 rebounds. Iroegbu, a junior guard, added 17 points and 11 assists.

Que Johnson scored 14 points for Washington State, which shot 54.2 percent from the field and 11 of 20 on 3-pointers.

Tim Williams scored 16 points, Elijah Brown had 15 and Jordan Hunter 10 for the Lobos (7-6), who dropped their fourth straight game.

New Mexico was 0 of 10 from 3-point range.