PULLMAN, Wash. — Dane Erikstrup was instrumental in Washington State’s victory over San Diego on Thursday night, amassing 23 points and leading his team to a 93-86 triumph. Erikstrup demonstrated impressive accuracy, converting 8 of 10 attempts overall, with a perfect 4 for 4 from three-point territory, and connecting on 3 of 4 shots from the charity stripe for the Cougars. This win gives the team a season record of 17-13, with a 7-10 standing in the West Coast Conference.
Ethan Price contributed significantly to Washington State’s score, securing 17 points on 6 of 14 shooting, despite struggling from beyond the arc with just 1 of 4 successful. He excelled at free throws, making all four attempts, and also contributed seven rebounds. Furthermore, LeJuan Watts added to the tally with 13 points, achieving a 5 of 7 shooting performance and hitting 3 of 5 free throws.
San Diego put up a strong fight, with Santiago Trouet leading the Toreros by scoring 21 points and recording three steals. Tony Duckett matched this effort, also scoring 21 points and contributing five steals. Steven Jamerson II had a notable impact as well, scoring 13 points and achieving 11 rebounds. Unfortunately, this defeat marked the Toreros’ 16th consecutive loss in a challenging season, where they now stand at 4-26 and 1-16 within the conference.
Looking ahead, both teams will be back in action on Saturday. Washington State is set to face off against Pepperdine in an away game, while San Diego will have the chance to regroup and host Portland. The upcoming matches will present both teams with opportunities to improve their standing and showcase their abilities once more.
