PULLMAN — Washington State slogged through a long stretch of poor offense against San Diego on Thursday night, trying to find any way to snap a dry spell. The Cougars couldn’t stop turning it over, and even as their defense stepped up, they needed baskets to avoid a costly loss.

Riley was referencing the second half of his WSU club’s 65-61 road win over San Diego on Thursday night, which helped the Cougars end a two-game skid. That sets the stage for the Cougs’ next game, a home matchup with struggling Portland at 3 p.m. Saturday, and the improvements Riley and WSU will look to make.

Washington State men's basketball snapped a two-game losing streak on Thursday night, pulling of a four-point win at San Diego with a final ... Saturday back in Pullman against the 6-13 Portland ...

Washington State Cougars (14-5, 4-2 WCC ) vs. Portland Pilots (6-13, 1-5 WCC) Date: Saturday, January 18 Time: 3 PM PT // 6 PM ET Location: Beasley Coliseum - P

"There might be" a chance sophomore guard Isaiah Watts, who has been out since Dec. 18 with a hand injury, returns this week for Washington State men's basketball.

Jan. 16—PULLMAN — Washington State slogged through a long stretch of poor offense against San Diego on Thursday night, trying to find any way to snap a dry spell.

Paulius Murauskas had 25 points and 12 rebounds as Saint Mary's rallied to beat Washington State 80-75 on Saturday night. Augustas Marciulionis finished with 17 points and seven assists for the Gaels (18-3,

The 2025 season is still several months away, but UW and WSU announced dates for the 2026 and 2027 Apple Cup games.

During the last week or so, Washington State head coach David Riley has worn out one word in particular : growth. Riley wants to see it from his Cougars in ironing out turnovers, in late-game execution,

The Washington State men's basketball team eventually found their footing on Saturday night in Pullman. The Cougars took the lead late in the first half, overco

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP ... Both teams next play Thursday. Washington State visits Santa Clara and Portlandplays San Diego at home.

This may be David Riley's first year as Washington State's head coach, but it's hardly his first rodeo in the region. A Seattle native, he spent the first decade-plus of his coaching career at Eastern Washington,