WSU Vs. Oregon: Ducks Outshoot Cougs Again, Win 78-69

by Craig Powers on Feb 11, 2012 5:35 PM PST in 2011-2012 WSU Basketball News

The Oregon Ducks used hot shooting once again, especially from the outside, to complete a season sweep of Washington State Saturday afternoon. UO hit 11 of 20 three pointers contributing to a 68 eFG%. That was their second highest single-game eFG% of the season, their best being the first match-up between these two teams in Spokane.

Brock Motum had a hot start for the Cougs, but was quiet down the stretch as Oregon jumped ahead. Motum finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 0 turnovers. Reggie Moore was aggressive in taking shots, but didn't seem to go to the basket nearly as often as he did against Oregon State. Moore did not attempt a free throw, and shot 7 three-pointers. He finished with 12 points on 5-13 shooting and 7 assists.

The game was back and forth for most of the second half until WSU was unable to secure a missed free throw, leading to a tip-in from E.J. Singler with 6:32 left. That put UO in the lead for good, as they drained threes on the next two possessions to build a 64-58 lead from which WSU could not come back. Singler led all scorers with 23 points.

Defense continues to give the Cougars losses in games that the offense was certainly good enough to win. WSU turned the ball over just ten times in 58 possessions and finished with a 57 eFG%. The Cougs also rebounded well on the offensive end, grabbing about 42% of O-board opportunities.

The loss puts WSU at 5-8 in conference play with three straight home games upcoming. They will be back in Pullman this Thursday to take on the Arizona Wildcats at 6 pm Pacific. That game will be broadcast nationally on FSN and Root Sports.

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I am starting to get that "next year" enthusiasm already

We’’ll be starting game one with an identity, two senior leader with a nice supporting cast of experience and fresh talent. I will guarantee that we are going dancing next year.

Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.

by PullManiac on Feb 11, 2012 6:52 PM PST reply actions

At mikes place?

by cougfan45 on Feb 12, 2012 12:10 AM PST via Android app up reply actions

I've seen players dancing at Mike's before

……………….and once it was after a loss (OMG)!!

Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.

by PullManiac on Feb 12, 2012 8:55 AM PST up reply actions

Way too early to make a guarantee.

We should be very god on the perimeter with Moore/Lacy/Woolridge/Ladd/Johnson on the perimeter, and obviously Brock’s a stud, but the rest of the inside rotation is a huge question mark. Need two out of three from Shelton and the two frosh to step up.

by Coug Friendly Canuck on Feb 12, 2012 8:31 AM PST up reply actions

I have no idea what just happened there.

Anyhow, should be good on the perimeter next year with Moore/Woolrdige/Lacy/Ladd/Johnson, but other than Brock the post is one big series of question marks.

by Coug Friendly Canuck on Feb 12, 2012 8:32 AM PST up reply actions