Tyrell Roberts leads WSU past Santa Clara 63-50 in NIT

Mar 15, 2022, 10:40 PM

Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) vies for the ball against Santa Clara guard Jalen Williams (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (Zach Wilkinson/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Washington State center Dishon Jackson (21) looks for a shot against Santa Clara forward Parker Braun (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (Zach Wilkinson/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Santa Clara guard PJ Pipes (2) shoots over Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (Zach Wilkinson/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Washington State forward Efe Abogidi (0) dunks over Santa Clara center Jaden Bediako (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (Zach Wilkinson/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts (2) grabs a rebound over Santa Clara forward Keshawn Justice (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (Zach Wilkinson/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyrell Roberts had 23 points as the WSU Cougars beat Santa Clara 63-50 in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night.

WSU 63, Santa Clara 50: Box score

Efe Abogidi had 13 points for Washington State (20-14). The Cougars had a season-high 10 blocks.

Jalen Williams added 19 points and 16 rebounds, and Josip Vrankic had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Broncos (21-12).

20th win of the season, and the Cougs aren’t done yet. 👊

With its 63-50 victory over Santa Clara, @WSUCougarMBB moves on to the second round of the NIT.#GoCougs | #Pac12MBB pic.twitter.com/AWqS0LvfSV

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) March 16, 2022

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