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11-24-10 |
SEATTLE – The Cougars men’s basketball team did not disappoint WSU supporters Tuesday night as they delivered an exciting 84-68 victory over the Portland Pilots.
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The Cougs jumped out to a 24-4 in the first few minuntes. But, don’t let the final score deceive you, with 10:50 left in the game, the Pilots pulled up within one point of WSU at 57-56. But the Cougs, led by Klay Thompson with a game-high 35 points, were not to be caught. WSU scored 23 of the next 27 points to build its lead back to 80-60.
Trecherous winter driving conditions did not deter Seattle area WSU supporters, as an announced 8,441 showed up at Key Arena.
Thompson hit on 13-of-16 shots, as teamate Faisal Aden added 21 points, putting the Cougars at 3-0. Jared Stohl led Portland (4-2) with 21 points and Nemanja Mitrovic added 17 for the Pilots.
“I love playing here,” Thompson said. “We’ve got a lot support on the west side. I was happy people made it out with all the snow.”
Post game WSU notes from WSU Athletics
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Klay Thompson surpassed Thomas Kelati on the WSU all-time scoring list and now ranks 20th he came in ranked tied for 24th he now has 1,096 points.
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Thompson led the Cougars with 35 points his most since scoring 43 against San Diego (Nov. 28, 2009)
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Thompson scored a Hardwood Classic record (previous was his 26 last year).
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The Cougars shot .633 (19-for-30) in the first half their best first-half clip since shooting .654 at California last season.
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Thompson made his first four shots, the Cougars first four attempts of the game WSU started the game making nine of its first 12 attempts in the first seven and a half minutes.
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The Cougars improved to 6-0 in the Cougar Hardwood Classic.
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Reggie Moore did not play after aggravating a wrist injury (left) he is out indefinitely.
