WSU head coach Ernie Kent started the game on Idaho's bench in recognition of Coaches vs. Cancer.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Ike Iroegbu had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Washington State beat cross-border rival Idaho 61-48 on Wednesday night in the 271st meeting.
Washington State (5-4) scored the first four points of the game, never trailed and led by 18 in the second half.
Malachi Flynn added 12 points before getting into foul trouble and the Cougars shot 39 percent from the field. Josh Hawkinson had his 47th career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.