WSU men's basketball loses season opener to Davidson, 76-61

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

WSU men's basketball loses season opener to Davidson, 76-61
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The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team opened their 2026-27 season with a 76-61 loss to the Davidson Wildcats on November 3, 2026. WSU struggled offensively, shooting 35.3% from the field and 20.8% from three-point range, despite winning the turnover battle 15-9. Jaylen Harrell led WSU with 13 points, while Davidson's Sam Brown scored 22 points, hitting six three-pointers. The Cougars' season began with technical issues that delayed the game's streaming. Transfer forward Ronnie Harrison did not play due to an ankle injury. WSU will seek a better performance in their next game against High Point this Saturday.

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  • •WSU loses to Davidson 76-61 in season opener.
  • •WSU shot 35.3% from the field and 20.8% from three.
  • •Jaylen Harrell led WSU with 13 points.
  • •Davidson's Sam Brown scored a game-high 22 points.
  • •Ronnie Harrison missed the game due to an ankle injury.
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The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team opened their 2026-27 season with a 76-61 loss to the Davidson Wildcats. Despite WSU (0-1) hauling in 15 offensive rebounds—32.6% of their misses—and winning the turnover battle 15-9, the offense shot just 35.3% from the field and 20.8% from beyond the arc. Jaylen Harrell led the Cougars with […]

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