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Washington State Dominates Portland 104‑74 in WCC Showdown on Feb 1

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Cougars Secure 30‑Point Victory Over Pilots On Saturday, Feb 1, Washington State defeated Portland 104‑74, improving to 11‑13 overall and 6‑5 in the West Coast Conference while the Pilots fell to 10‑14 and 3‑8 in league play [1]. The Cougars seized control early, taking the lead 12:51 into the first half and never relinquishing it. A 23‑point cushion was built early in the second half after a decisive 7‑0 run, sealing the win.

Yalaho Leads Scoring With 26 Points and Nine Boards Forward Eemeli Yalaho contributed a game‑high 26 points and nine rebounds, scoring 16 of his points before halftime as Washington State built a 53‑31 lead at the break [1]. His inside presence complemented the perimeter shooting that defined the Cougars’ offense. Yalaho’s performance marked his most prolific scoring output of the season to date.

Vavers Provides Perfect Shooting in Win Rihards Vavers added 18 points on flawless efficiency, hitting 4‑of‑5 from three‑point range and a perfect 6‑for‑6 from the free‑throw line, while also pulling down five rebounds [1]. Vavers had previously scored 24 points against Seattle U on Jan 29, demonstrating consistent scoring across conference games [3]. His shooting helped sustain the Cougars’ momentum throughout both halves.

Pilots' Top Performer Joel Foxwell Scores 21 Portland’s leading scorer was senior guard Joel Foxwell, who posted 21 points, followed by James O’Donnell’s 16 and Cameron Williams’ 11, but the effort was insufficient to close the gap [1]. The Pilots struggled to answer the Cougars’ early surge, trailing by double digits for most of the contest. Their scoring bursts in the second half failed to overcome the deficit.

Washington Huskies Also Triumph Over Northwestern In a separate Big Ten matchup on the same night, Washington defeated Northwestern 76‑62, improving to 12‑10 overall and 4‑7 in conference play [2]. Hannes Steinbach recorded his fourth straight double‑double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Zoom Diallo (22) and Wesley Yates III (21) combined for 65 of the Huskies’ points. Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli saw his 12‑game 20‑point streak end at 19 points, contributing to the Wildcats’ loss.

Data Skrive and Sportradar Supply Game Statistics Both Washington State game recaps were generated by the Associated Press using technology from Data Skrive and statistical feeds from Sportradar, ensuring real‑time accuracy of player stats and team records [1][3].

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Timeline

Dec 6, 2025 – Washington erases an 18‑point first‑half deficit in Los Angeles, opening the second half with 13 straight points and a 13‑0 run sparked by Hannes Steinbach; Steinbach posts a career‑high 24 points and 16 rebounds, while Desmond Claude adds 22, snapping an 11‑game skid vs USC and delivering the Huskies’ first LA win since 2017[18].

Dec 11, 2025 – Eastern Washington upsets Washington State 71‑69 in Pullman, with Ella Gallatin scoring 22 to give the Eagles a 17‑point halftime lead, their first victory over the Cougars since 2015; Washington State rallies with a 12‑0 third‑quarter run but falls short[17].

Dec 13, 2025 – Washington defeats Southern Utah 105‑69, as Hannes Steinbach (14 points, 6 rebounds) and Wesley Yates III (14 points) lead a balanced attack; the Huskies limit turnovers to two and dominate fast‑break points 21‑2, setting up a home game vs Seattle U[16].

Dec 20, 2025 – Aaron Glass scores a game‑high 24 as Washington State beats Mercer 84‑78, with Eemeli Yalaho adding a double‑double; Tomas Thrastarson’s second‑half layup gives the Cougars the lead for good[15].

Dec 22, 2025 – No. 22 Washington women roll past Pacific 90‑50, Sienna Harvey posting a career‑high 22 points while the team shoots 53 % and benches 48 points, highlighting depth with 13 players scoring[14].

Dec 29, 2025 – Washington State opens West Coast Conference play by edging Portland 67‑62 in Portland, Rihards Vavers leading off the bench with 13 points and the Cougars using a 12‑0 second‑half run to seize the lead[13].

Dec 30, 2025 – Washington beats Utah 74‑65, Zoom Diallo delivering 24 points and Hannes Steinbach posting a 20‑point, 11‑rebound double‑double; the win moves the Huskies to 4‑1 at home and sets up a Big Ten matchup at Indiana[12].

Dec 31, 2025 – Seattle U defeats Washington State 69‑55, Brayden Maldonado leading the Redhawks with 15 points; Aaron Glass tops the Cougars with 13, leaving Washington State 1‑1 in conference play[11].

Jan 3, 2026 – Rihards Vavers (17) and Aaron Glass (16) rally Washington State to a 78‑76 win over Loyola Marymount, with Glass delivering a go‑ahead three‑point play with 10 seconds left; the Cougars improve to 7‑9 overall[10].

Jan 5, 2026 – Aaron Glass scores 16 as Washington State beats Oregon State 81‑67, the Cougars leading 47‑33 at halftime and pulling away with a 10‑3 start to the second half[9].

Jan 12, 2026 – Washington defeats Ohio State 81‑74 in Seattle, Zoom Diallo pouring in 22 points and Hannes Steinbach sparking a decisive 14‑0 second‑half run with a three‑point play; the Huskies improve to 10‑6 overall and schedule a home game against No. 2 Michigan next week[8][1].

Jan 18, 2026 – Jeremy Fears Jr. scores 19 as No. 12 Michigan State tops Washington 80‑63, extending the Spartans’ winning streak and marking their first road trip to Washington since 1957; Desmond Claude steps away from play due to health concerns after a sprained ankle[7].

Jan 19, 2026 – San Francisco edges Washington State 85‑80 on a late layup by David Fuchs with 1:31 left, Junjie Wang leading the Dons with 15 points; Washington State’s Eemeli Yalaho scores 21[6].

Jan 25, 2026 – Simon Hildebrandt bursts off the bench for 19 points as Washington State defeats Pepperdine 95‑79, Aaron Glass adding 18; the Cougars climb to 9‑13 overall, showing a rebound after recent struggles[5].

Jan 29, 2026 – Washington State beats Seattle U 70‑58, Rihards Vavers delivering 24 points and Aaron Glass a team‑high 14; the Cougars take an early lead and never look back, improving to 10‑13 overall[4].

Feb 1, 2026 – Washington defeats Northwestern 76‑62, with Hannes Steinbach recording his fourth straight double‑double (22 points, 14 rebounds) tying Isaiah Stewart’s freshman record for Washington; Zoom Diallo and Wesley Yates III each add over 20 points, and the Huskies schedule a home game against Iowa next Wednesday[2].

Feb 1, 2026 – Washington State routs Portland 104‑74 in a West Coast Conference showdown, Eemeli Yalaho scoring 26 and Rihards Vavers hitting 18 with perfect shooting; the Cougars never trail after taking the lead early in the second half[3].

Future (Feb 2026 onward) – Washington prepares to host No. 2 Michigan on Wednesday after the Ohio State win, then travels to Iowa later in the week; Washington State looks ahead to upcoming conference matchups against Iowa (for Washington) and other WCC opponents as the season progresses[1][2].

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