Washington State Hosts Saint Mary's (CA) After Wedin's 21-Point Game

The Cougars look to bounce back at home against the Gaels in a WCC matchup.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Washington State Cougars (6-24, 5-12 WCC) will host the Saint Mary's Gaels (15-15, 6-11 WCC) in a West Coast Conference matchup on Saturday. The game comes after Saint Mary's guard Addison Wedin scored 21 points in the Gaels' 75-67 loss to Gonzaga.

Why it matters

This is an important conference game for both teams as they look to improve their records in WCC play. Washington State is trying to bounce back at home after a tough stretch, while Saint Mary's is hoping to build momentum after a close loss to league-leading Gonzaga.

The details

The Cougars have struggled at home this season, going just 2-11 on their home court. They are led by Eleonora Villa, who is averaging 16.2 points and 3.6 assists per game. Saint Mary's is paced by Abigail Shoff, who is scoring 9.7 points per game, and Wedin, who hit 21 points in the Gaels' last outing.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2026 at 3 p.m. EST.
  • Saint Mary's last played on February 25, 2026, losing to Gonzaga.

The players

Eleonora Villa

A key player for the Washington State Cougars, averaging 16.2 points and 3.6 assists per game.

Abigail Shoff

The leading scorer for the Saint Mary's Gaels, averaging 9.7 points per game.

Addison Wedin

The Saint Mary's guard who scored 21 points in the Gaels' last game against Gonzaga.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back at home and get a win against Saint Mary's to keep our conference hopes alive.”

— Eleonora Villa, Washington State Player

“Addison played great against Gonzaga, and we'll look to get him more involved as we try to upset Washington State on the road.”

— Abigail Shoff, Saint Mary's Player

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a better seed in the upcoming WCC tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two struggling WCC teams provides an opportunity for one squad to gain some much-needed momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.