PULLMAN, Wash. — Isaiah Watts' 20 points helped Washington State defeat Missouri State 91-78 on Saturday night.
Watts had seven rebounds for the Cougars (9-2). Dane Erikstrup scored 20 points, going 6 of 7 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the free-throw line. LeJuan Watts had 17 points and finished 7 of 7 from the field.
Dez White led the Bears (5-5, 0-1 Missouri Valley Conference) in scoring, finishing with 16 points and two steals. Vincent Brady II added 14 points, six assists and three steals for Missouri State. Zaxton King also put up 12 points.
Washington State took the lead with 5:12 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Erikstrup led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 34-27 at the break. Washington State extended its lead to 57-43 during the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Isaiah Watts scored a team-high 13 points in the second half as the Cougs closed out the win.
Injury note: WSU head coach David Riley announced postgame that guards Cedric Coward and Marcus Wilson and forward Ri Vavers are all out for the season. Coward had shoulder surgery and will be out 4-6 months.
The Cougs will travel to Seattle for a matchup with Washington on Wednesday night. Tip off is set for 8 pm.
