Mullins, WSU ride parade of 3s past E. Washington 82-56
SPOKANE, Wash. -- — Jabe Mullins scored a career-high 24 points on 8-for-11 shooting from 3-point range and Washington State avenged last year's loss beating Eastern Washington 82-56 on Monday night.
Last year, Pac-12 Washington State led the Big Sky Eagles (1-4) 40-28 at halftime before Eastern Washington used a 48-point second half to upset the Cougars 76-71 for their first-ever win in five attempts against WSU.
On Monday, the Cougars (2-2) led 36-21 at the break and kept the pressure on. Mullins sank his fifth 3 of the second half with 8:55 left and the Cougars led 67-44. He was 5-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc in the second half.
Washington State entered having made 22 3s in three games before unloading on Eastern Washington with a 15-for-30 shooting performance from deep.
Mouhamed Gueye scored 17 points and TJ Bamba and Justin Powell each scored 14 points for the Cougars.
Steele Venters scored 20 points shooting 5 for 7 from 3-point range and Ethan Price 11 for the Eagles (1-3).
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Deron White
- Mike Reed
- Casey McClellan
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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