The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team had a huge victory on Saturday night, defeating the Eastern Washington Eagles 82-72. This was a big win for the Cougars, as it was their first win of the season and their first victory against the Eagles since 2014.
The Cougars were led by senior forward Robert Franks, who had a game-high 22 points and eight rebounds. Franks was a force on both ends of the court, as he also had two blocks and two steals. Junior guard CJ Elleby also had a strong performance, scoring 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds.
The Cougars started off the game strong, taking an early lead and never looking back. They were able to maintain their lead throughout the game, thanks to their strong defense and efficient offense. The Eagles did make a late run in the second half, but the Cougars were able to hold them off and secure the win.
The win was a huge confidence boost for the Cougars, who are looking to make some noise in the Pac-12 this season. With this win, they have now won two of their last three games and are looking to continue their winning streak.
Overall, it was a great team effort by the Cougars, who were able to get their first win of the season and defeat a tough opponent in Eastern Washington. With this win, they have now set the tone for the rest of the season and are looking to make some noise in the Pac-12.
