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Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / November 14

Washington State basketball erupts for highest point total in 35 years in first win of season

Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief now. The Washington State Cougars are in the men’s basketball win column, courtesy of a 123-87 victory over Northwest University, an NAIA program from Kirkland, Wash.

College Basketball News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

Cougars Beat Eagles 123-87 as Akins Scores 27

Sebastian Akins scored 27 points as the Washington State Cougars routed the Northwest University Eagles 123-87 on Saturday at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars came out fast, taking the first half 69-42.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / August 31
Why Sebastian Akins is Washington State’s most important team transfer for 2026-27

Why Sebastian Akins is Washington State’s most important team transfer for 2026-27

The universe has been against Washington State basketball in a number of ways in recent years. Back in 2024, the Cougars reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade just to see Kyle Smith depart for Stanford while the Pac-12 departures left them behind.

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