Cougars beat Missouri State 91-78 for third straight win

Isaiah Watts and Dane Erikstrup each had 20 points and LeJuan Watts added 17 more for the 9-2 WSU Cougars.

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Dec 14, 2024, 5:15 PM Updated: Dec 16, 2024, 9:45 am

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PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Isaiah Watts’ 20 points helped the WSU Cougars defeat Missouri State 91-78 on Saturday night.

WSU Cougars 91, Missouri State Bears 78: Box Score

Watts had seven rebounds for the Cougars (9-2). Dane Erikstrup scored 20 points, going 6 of 7 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the free-throw line. LeJuan Watts had 17 points and finished 7 of 7 from the field.

Dez White led the Bears (5-5, 0-1 Missouri Valley Conference) in scoring, finishing with 16 points and two steals. Vincent Brady II added 14 points, six assists and three steals for Missouri State. Zaxton King also put up 12 points.

LeJuan Watts gets up and throws it down! Erikstrup with the set up as the Cougs push the tempo and extend their lead. Four players in double figures for the eighth time this year.#GoCougs | 📺ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/nNlO1ukvmA

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Washington State took the lead with 5:12 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Erikstrup led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 34-27 at the break. Washington State extended its lead to 57-43 during the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Isaiah Watts scored a team-high 13 points in the second half as their team closed out the win.

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