PULLMAN, Wash. (Associated Press) - Ike Iroegbu scored a career-high 21 points and Josh Hawkinson had 19 points and 14 rebounds in Washington State's 85-67 victory over Idaho State on Friday night.
Valentine Izundu, a junior transfer from Houston, recorded career highs of 10 points, seven rebounds and six blocked shots for the Cougars (2-0).
Ali Faruq-Bey led Idaho State (2-1) with 19 points.
Washington State never trailed after the opening minutes. The Cougars missed 12 of 18 3-pointers in the opening half, then pulled away by working the ball inside against the inexperienced Bengals.