Riley was referencing the second half of his WSU club’s 65-61 road win over San Diego on Thursday night, which helped the Cougars end a two-game skid. That sets the stage for the Cougs’ next game, a home matchup with struggling Portland at 3 p.m. Saturday, and the improvements Riley and WSU will look to make.

Because of the way four key injuries have shuffled personnel, the Cougar men are trying to make their offense work with a player whose best attributes are on defense.

Led by Nate Calmese's 23 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Portland Pilots 92-70 on Saturday night. The Cougars are now 15-5 on the season

Examine Washington State's road loss to Gonzaga on Saturday, especially early in the second half, and you'll find a window into some of the Cougars' recent struggles. You'll also find how they're solving them WSU faced a double-digit deficit at that point,

Washington State forward Dane Erikstrup gives a high-five to forward LeJuan Watts in the first half on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. (Geoff Crimmins/For The Spokesman-Review)

The Washington State men's basketball team eventually found their footing on Saturday night in Pullman. The Cougars took the lead late in the first half, overco

There is no such thing as an "off night" in the West Coast Conference. Just ask Washington State. The Cougars (13-5, 3-2 WCC) headed into last Thursday's matchu

Washington State Cougars (14-5, 4-2 WCC ) vs. Portland Pilots (6-13, 1-5 WCC) Date: Saturday, January 18 Time: 3 PM PT // 6 PM ET Location: Beasley Coliseum - P

On Saturday night in Spokane, the Washington State Cougars' men's basketball team fell to the #18 Gonzaga Bulldogs by a score of 88-75. This game marked the fir

The two-time defending state champion Hounds claimed first place in team scoring at a couple of large meets recently

Led by Nate Calmese's 23 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Portland Pilots 92-70 on Saturday night. The Cougars are now 15-5 on the season