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WSU to play Seattle U at Seattle Holiday Classic in December

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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Washington State University men's basketball will face Seattle University on December 19 at the Seattle Holiday Classic, hosted at Climate Pledge Arena. This contest is part of a doubleheader that also features the University of Washington playing against Baylor. Last season, WSU and Seattle U split their two meetings, with the Redhawks winning in Seattle and the Cougars winning in Pullman. WSU head coach David Riley highlighted the significance of playing in Seattle for alumni and the development of basketball in the Pacific Northwest. The Cougars will ramp up their nonconference schedule with several upcoming matches leading into the holiday season.

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•Game set for December 19 at Climate Pledge Arena
•WSU and Seattle U split last season's series
•Doubleheader includes Washington vs. Baylor
•Significant for WSU alumni in Seattle area
•Cougars have 13 newcomers on the roster

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — WSU hoops to meet Seattle U at Seattle Holiday Classic in December

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Aug. 17—PULLMAN — Chalk up another game on Washington State's nonconference hoops schedule. The Cougars will meet Seattle University on Dec. 19 at the Seattle Holiday Classic, according to a Monday news release, set for Climate Pledge Arena. It's part of a doubleheader showcase, which will also pit University of Washington against Baylor. "We're looking forward to getting back to Seattle and ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:01 AM
WSU hoops to meet Seattle U at Seattle Holiday Classic in December
Aug. 17—PULLMAN — Chalk up another game on Washington State's nonconference hoops schedule. The Cougars will meet Seattle University on Dec. 19 at the Seattle Holiday Classic, according to a Monday news release, set for Climate Pledge Arena. It's part of a doubleheader showcase, which will also pit University of Washington against Baylor. "We're looking forward to getting back to Seattle and ...

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