Washington St. defeats Seattle 80-58

Cougars dominate in Pac-12 matchup

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Washington State Cougars men's basketball team defeated the University of Washington Huskies 80-58 in a Pac-12 conference matchup. The Cougars led from start to finish, outpacing the Huskies in field goals, free throws, and rebounds.

Why it matters

This win is a significant boost for the Cougars' conference standings and NCAA tournament hopes, while the Huskies' loss is a setback in their quest to secure a postseason berth.

The details

The Cougars shot 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range, while the Huskies struggled, shooting just 38% overall. Washington State also dominated the rebounding battle, grabbing 40 boards compared to 32 for Washington.

  • The game was played on March 5, 2026.

The players

Washington State Cougars

The men's basketball team from Washington State University, a member of the Pac-12 Conference.

University of Washington Huskies

The men's basketball team from the University of Washington, a member of the Pac-12 Conference.

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The takeaway

This decisive victory for the Cougars over their in-state rivals demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level in the Pac-12 and could be a turning point in their season as they push for a spot in the NCAA tournament.