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That 6-6 non-conference record sure feels like a decade ago for the Washington State men's basketball team. The Cougars won a wild, offensive shootout against Oregon on Thursday to improve to 3-1 in Pac-12 play. Despite losses to UTEP, UC Santa Barbara, Idaho and others earlier in the year, the Cougars have now ripped off three straight conference wins, two of which came on the road.
It's been an impressive stretch for WSU and appears to be a sign things are heading in a positive direction. Regardless of the issues early in the season, Ernie Kent is getting results. The fact he's been able to transform the team this much in just 16 games is incredibly impressive.
A month ago, the Cougars struggled to get much going in a 76-67 loss to Santa Clara. They've only lost once since -- on the road against Stanford -- and have an opportunity to make it four in a row with Oregon State coming to town on Saturday.
There are still some issues and plenty of work to be done, but there is no denying this team is a lot of fun to watch.
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Men's basketball:
Ducks go cold during OT in 108-99 loss to Washington State - Addicted To Quack
Oregon made just one field goal in the last 3:55 of overtime as the Cougars outlasted the Ducks during a shootout in the Palouse.
Cougars Win High-Scoring OT Thriller, 108-99 - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Josh Hawkinson recorded 26 points and 13 rebounds to carry Washington State to a 108-99 overtime win over Oregon on Thursday night.
Football:
Darryl Monroe transfers from Washington State to Akron - Orlando Sentinel
Former Orlando Dr. Phillips and Olympia linebacker Darryl "Ray Ray" Monroe, who spent his first three football seasons at Washington State, has transferred to the University of Akron for his senior season.
The top 25 games of the 2014 college football season - College Football - SI.com
16. Cal 60, Washington State 59 (Oct. 4) Depending on your point of view, this game represents everything that is right or wrong about modern-day college football.
Director of Athletics Bill Moos Podcast - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Director of Athletics Bill Moos discusses Wednesday's hiring of Alex Grinch as WSU’s defensive coordinator during his latest podcast, conducted Thursday morning.