Calmese's 18 lead Washington State past Idaho 90-67
Idaho Vandals vs. Washington State Cougars: Game Highlights
Idaho Vandals vs. Washington State Cougars: Game Highlights
PULLMAN, Wash. -- — Nate Calmese scored 18 points as Washington State beat Idaho 90-67 on Monday night.
Calmese added three steals for the Cougars (3-0). LeJuan Watts added 16 points while going 7 of 11 from the field while they also had 14 rebounds. Dane Erikstrup had 14 points and went 5 of 11 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range).
The Vandals (1-2) were led by Isaiah Brickner, who recorded 13 points. Julius Mims added 11 points and 11 rebounds for Idaho. Tyler Mrus also put up seven points.
Washington State took the lead with 5:29 left in the first half and never looked back. Erikstrup led their team in scoring with 11 points in the first half to help put them up 38-31 at the break. Calmese scored 16 points in the second half to help lead the way as Washington State went on to secure a victory, outscoring Idaho by 16 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gregory Nixon
- Marques Pettigrew
- Ray Natili
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