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Price and Washington State host Pacific

Washington State takes on the Pacific Tigers after Ethan Price scored 20 points in the Cougars' 80-75 loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels

JANUARY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Ethan Price - Puts up 20 against Gaels Price provided 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Saturday's 80-75 loss to Saint Mary's.

Impact It was the fourth time this season Price had recorded a scoring total of 20 or better -- all of which have came against WCC opponents. Despite theoretically transferring to a tougher conference after three years at Eastern Washington, the 6-10 center is currently posting career highs in scoring (12.6 ppg) and rebounding (5.6 rpg).

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paulius Murauskas totals 25 points, 12 rebounds to rally Saint Mary's over Washington State 80-75

Paulius Murauskas had 25 points and 12 rebounds as Saint Mary’s rallied to beat Washington State 80-75

JANUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Isaiah Watts - Will remain out vs. St. Mary's Watts (hand) was spotted in street clothes ahead of Washington State's tip-off against St. Mary's, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Watts initially warmed up, looking as though he would give it a go. He clearly didn't feel enough like himself, however, and he'll now miss his 10th straight game. His next chance to play will come against Pacific on Jan. 30.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Watts - Warming up Saturday Watts (hand) is warming up ahead of Washington State's clash with St. Mary's and looks slated to return, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Watts missed the last nine games for the Cougars, but is slated to return Saturday night. The guard had just become a starter in late November, and started six straight games before suffering his injury. In that time frame, he averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rihards Vavers - Scores 11 Thursday Vavers (hand) closed with 11 points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) over 20 minutes during Thursday's 93-65 loss to Santa Clara.

Impact Vavers logged a surprising appearance during Thursday's loss against the Broncos, returning to action after missing 11-straight games with a hand injury. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who was expected to take a redshirt season, is averaging 6.7 points and 1.7 rebounds across three outings.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Watts - Expected back Saturday Watts (hand) is expected to make his return during Saturday's game against St. Mary's, Jamey Vinnick of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Watts, who has missed the Cougars' last nine games with a hand injury, is expected to return to action against the Gaels on Saturday. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who is averaging 12.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks on 29.3 minutes per game this season (12 games), may be eased back into action given his lengthy absence.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Murauskas leads Saint Mary's (CA) against Washington State after 24-point game

Saint Mary's (CA) faces the Washington State Cougars after Paulius Murauskas scored 24 points in the Gaels' 71-51 victory over the San Francisco Dons

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Isaiah Watts - Could play Thursday Watts (hand) is nearing a return to action and could play Thursday against Santa Clara, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Watts has missed the last eight games for the Cougars and coach David Riley indicated that there's a chance Watts could be back as early as Thursday's matchup. Prior to the injury, Watts had entered the starting lineup for the team's previous six games and was averaging 12.5 points and 5.3 boards across 32.8 minutes. Tomas Thrastarson should continue to start if Watts is unable to go and is averaging 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds across the eight-game stretch.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'She's now got the voice': Tara Wallack takes the lead as Washington State women vie for WCC supremacy Tara Wallack marvels at the transformation of her basketball game in her four years at Washington St...

JANUARY 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Six WCC Men's Basketball Teams Rank in Top 80 of NCAA Net Rankings Following two wins over West Coast Conference opponents in three days, the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team are riding a wave...

JANUARY 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Calmese's 23 help Washington State knock off Portland 92-70

Led by Nate Calmese's 23 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Portland Pilots 92-70 on Saturday night

JANUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Nate Calmese scored 22 of 27 in second half to help Washington State hold off San Diego 65-61

Nate Calmese matched his season high with 27 points, scoring 22 in the second half, to help Washington State hold off San Diego 65-61

JANUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Graham Ike scores 21 points and No. 18 Gonzaga beats Washington State 88-75

Graham Ike had 21 points and seven rebounds, and No. 18 Gonzaga pulled away from Washington State after a back-and-forth first half to earn an 88-75 victory

JANUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

LeJuan Watts - Returns to game Watts (undisclosed) returned from the locker room and entered into the game against Gonzaga on Saturday, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Watts returned from the locker room quicker than expected and went straight to the scores table. The Cougars can breath a sign of relief since they can't afford to lose another regular member of the rotation due to injury.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LeJuan Watts - Limps to locker room Saturday Watts has limped to the locker room due to an injury in the second half of Saturday's game against Gonzaga due to an undisclosed injury, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review...

Impact Watts isn't expected to return to the game since the Cougars were down by 21 points with less than six minutes left when he departed. Missing him for an extended stretch would be brutal for WSU. Watts entered this game averaging 13.8 points per contest in 2024-25.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzaga vs. Washington State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

Preview the January 11 matchup between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, od...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • Data Skrive

Gonzaga vs. Washington State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

WSU men pulls away from San Francisco, earns key resume-building win The WSU men's basketball team used a 23-1 run in the second half Saturday to pick up a key resume-building win, 91-82, over San Francisco.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

LeJuan Watts posts double-double to lead Washington State over San Francisco 91-82

LeJuan Watts finished with a career-high 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead Washington State to a 91-82 victory over San Francisco

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Nate Calmese, Tomas Thrastarson propel Washington State past Loyola Marymount 73-59

Nate Calmese had 20 points, freshman Tomas Thrastarson scored a season-high 17 in his first start and Washington State beat Loyola Marymount 73-59 at Spokane Veterans Memorial Aren...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Price's 22 lead Washington State past Portland 89-73

Led by Ethan Price's 22 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Portland Pilots 89-73

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Isaiah Watts - To miss extended time Watts will miss several weeks with an injury to his non-shooting hand, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact It's a tough blow for the Cougars, as Watts had averaged 12.5 points over 29.3 minutes in his first 12 games this year. Tomas Thrastarson, a true freshman, figures to remain in the starting lineup while Watts is sidelined.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Thrastarson - Notches first start of career Thrastarson will start for Washington State in place of the injured Isaiah Watts (undisclosed), Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Thrastarson has played in nine of the Cougars 12 games this season, averaging 1.6 points and 1.6 rebounds across just 10.2 minutes. He'll now get thrust into the limelight for injury-plagued Washington State and draw the first start of his young career.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Watts - Inactive Saturday Watts (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Northern Iowa, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Watts will miss his first game of the season due to undisclosed reasons as Wazzu takes on Northern Iowa. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who averaged 12.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals across 12 games, will be replaced by Tomas Thrastarson in the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Hoops Rout Rival WSU For 16-Point Victory The Washington Huskies men’s basketball team shot better than average early from deep and used that to beat Washington St.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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