Washington State can now claim their supremecy as the top team in Eastern Washington.OK, so that might not be the loftiest title a team can ascribe to, but their 77-57 pounding of reeling Gonzaga might indicate as much positive for Washington State as it does put up some caution tape around Gonzaga's assumed automatic presence in the NCAA Tournament.
Washington State boasts one of the nation's best scorers you might not have heard of in sophomore sensation Klay Thompson. Thomson, the son of former Laker Mychael Thompson is pacing the Cougars with 21.6 ppg. With the win, Washington State moves to 6-1 on the season, their only loss coming on a five point loss to Kansas State.
The win over Gonzaga is the first real quality win they have posted, though wins over Portland and Fresno State are decent, however their performance last night places them close to Arizona as teams who could concievably give Washington a run for the money in the still-down Pac 10.
Washington State's schedule remains soft leading up to conference play aside from a Dec 22nd tussle with Mississippi State. However things will heat up quickly, as they dive into conference play with a pair of road games at UCLA and USC.
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