The Washington State Cougars and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Washington State comes into this game with a 5-6 record overall but they are coming off a win on Thursday. Washington didn’t look exactly against George Washington, but they were able to secure the 66-64 victory. Mouhamed Gueye had a big game finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Washington State comes into this game averaging 75.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. Guard TJ Bamba has been the top player for Washington State averaging 16.5 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 44.2 percent from behind the three point line.
On the other side of this matchup is Hawaii who sits with a 7-3 record overall and they are coming off a big win in the last game. Hawaii was outscored 46-38 in the second half against Pepperdine, but they held on for the 76-70 victory. Noel Coleman was the top player for Hawaii finishing with 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Hawaii is averaging 70.6 points while their defense is giving up 61.4 points per game. This is a defense first team and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Coleman has been the top player for Hawaii averaging 15.4 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field
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