Eastern Washington defeats WSU in the first round of the NIT

Venters scored 12 points to lead EWU 43-34 at halftime. Bamba’s 3-pointer capped a 26-8 run and the Cougars led 60-51 with 11:31 left. The Eagles finished the game on a 9-0 run.

Washington State defeated Eastern Washington 82-56 during the regular season.

WASHINGTON ST. (17-17) — Yakimovsky 4-13 0-0 11, Rodman 5-14 10-11 23, Bamba 5-18 2-5 15, Mullins 6-10 0-0 15, Powell 2-3 0-0 6 , Vince 2-2 0-2 4, Diong 0-0 0-0 0, Darling 0-0 0-0 0, Rosario 0-0 0-0 0, Wilson 0-0 0-0 0. Total 24- 60 12-18 74.

Halftime – E. Washington 43-34. 3-point goals—E. Washington 9-23 (Venters 4-9, Davis 2-3, Allegri 2-5, Jones 1-2, Coward 0-1, Magnuson 0-1, Erikstrup 0-2), Washington St 14-30 (Bamba 3 – 6, Mullins 3-6, Rodman 3-7, Yakimovsky 3-9, Powell 2-2). Rebounds – E. Washington 39 (Jones 7), Washington St. 28 (Rodman 8). Assists – E. Washington 16 (Allegri 5), Washington St. 12 (Rodman, Powell 3). Total fouls – E. Washington 16, Washington St. 17. A—1671 (11671).

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