The Washington State men’s basketball team pulled off a thrilling comeback victory on Saturday night, overcoming a halftime deficit to defeat Oregon State 65-58. The Cougars were down by as many as 11 points in the first half, but they managed to rally and outscore the Beavers in the second half to secure the win.
Washington State was led by senior guard Isaac Bonton, who scored a game-high 24 points. Bonton was a force on both ends of the court, as he also had four steals and three assists. He was especially clutch in the second half, scoring 14 of his 24 points in the final 20 minutes. He also hit two key three-pointers late in the game to help seal the victory for the Cougars.
The Cougars also got a big boost from their bench, as freshman forward Efe Abogidi scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds in just 18 minutes of action. Abogidi was a sparkplug off the bench, providing energy and hustle plays that helped keep the Cougars in the game.
The win was a huge one for Washington State, as it was their first win over Oregon State since 2015. It was also a great sign for the Cougars, who have struggled this season but showed that they can compete with some of the top teams in the Pac-12.
Washington State will look to build on this win as they head into their final stretch of the season. With a few more wins, they could potentially make a run at an NCAA Tournament berth. Regardless of what happens, Saturday night’s comeback victory over Oregon State was a great sign for the future of Washington State men’s basketball.
