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Washington center Braxton Meah, center, attempts to drive against Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski, left, guard TJ Bamba, right, and forward Mouhamed Gueye during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Seattle.

Cougars beat Huskies 93-84 for 6th straight win

March 2, 2023, 11:06pm College

TJ Bamba scored a career-high 36 points, Andrej Jakimovski added a double-double and Washington State won its sixth straight Pac-12 Conference game for the first time in 30 years with a 93-84 victory over Washington on Thursday night. Read story

Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) moves around a screen by center N'Faly Dante (1) on California forward Grant Newell (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.

Couisnard helps Oregon jump out early to beat Cal 84-51

March 2, 2023, 10:33pm College

Jermaine Couisnard scored 17 points to lead five in double figures as Oregon cruised past California 84-51 on Thursday night. Read story

Washington State celebrates a 3-pointer by guard Charlisse Leger-Walker's (5) against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 women's tournament Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Washington State upsets No. 3 Utah in Pac-12 women’s quarterfinals

March 2, 2023, 8:33pm College

Bella Murekatete scored 19 points and Washington State upset No. 3 Utah 66-58 on Thursday night in a Pac-12 quarterfinal game at Las Vegas. Read story

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates his dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Chicago State, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 104-65.

Timme scores 17 as No. 10 Gonzaga trounces Chicago State

March 1, 2023, 9:38pm College

Drew Timme scored 17 points in what’s expected to be his final home game at Gonzaga, and the 10th-ranked Bulldogs trounced Chicago State 104-65 in a postseason tune-up Wednesday night. Read story

Washington State guard Dylan Darling (22) celebrates with guard TJ Bamba (5) and guard Jabe Mullins after the team defeated Stanford in an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

Bamba, Gueye lead Washington State over Stanford 67-63

February 23, 2023, 10:41pm College

TJ Bamba scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half, Mouhamed Gueye added a double-double and Washington State held off Stanford 67-63 on Thursday night. Read story

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) shoots while defended by San Diego guard Dominic Muncey (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 97-72.

No. 12 Gonzaga routs San Diego, 97-72

February 23, 2023, 10:19pm College

No. 12 Gonzaga beat San Diego 97-72 on Thursday night, setting a matchup for the West Coast Conference regular season title on Saturday against Saint Mary's. Read story

Washington forward Keion Brooks (1) shoots against California forward ND Okafor (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

Brooks posts double-double, leads Huskies over Cal 65-56

February 23, 2023, 9:29pm College

Keion Brooks Jr. scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Washington cruised to a 65-56 victory over California on Thursday night for its third straight win. Read story

Washington State center Bella Murekatete (55) celebrates with teammates after a 62-55 win over UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

WSU women get first win at Pauley Pavilion, top No. 17 UCLA

February 23, 2023, 9:23pm College

Bella Murekatete had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Tara Wallack made a key 3-pointer with 24.7 seconds left and Washington State beat No. 17 UCLA 62-55 on Thursday night for its first-ever win at Pauley Pavilion. Read story

Washington guard Jamal Bey drives against Oregon State forward Dzmitry Ryuny during the first half of an NCAA collage basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Seattle.

With five in double figures, Huskies defeat Oregon State 61-47

February 18, 2023, 8:06pm College

Jamal Bey scored 15 points, Braxton Meah had a double-double, and Washington defeated Oregon State 61-47 on Saturday night. Read story

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates after a 97-88 win over Pepperdine Waves in an NCAA college basketball game in Malibu, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.

No. 13 Gonzaga extends dominance over Pepperdine to 45 games

February 18, 2023, 6:51pm College

Drew Timme scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half and Julian Strawther added 28 points to help No. 13 Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 97-88 Saturday night and extend its winning streak over the Waves to 45 games. Read story