PULLMAN, Wash. (January 30, 2025) – Washington State women’s basketball used 46 points in the second half to move past Pacific, 82-70 Thursday night.
The Cougars (14-10, 9-4 WCC) shot 50 percent (28-56) from the floor and 41 percent (11-27) from beyond the arc, finishing with double-digit threes for the second-straight game.
Tara Wallack recorded her third double-double of the season and seventh of her career with 15 points and 10 rebounds, on top of two steals and two blocks.
Eleonora Villa led the offense with 23 points, along with three assists and two steals.
Astera Tuhina finished with 13 points, four assists, two steals and three rebounds, and Dayana Mendes tallied a team-high eight rebounds to go with 11 points and a block.
Kyra Gardner added seven points and a steal on the night, Jenna Villa had five points and three assists, and Candace Kpetikou put up four points and four boards.
After Pacific took a quick 10-3 lead, the Cougars rattled off seven scoreless using a three from Jenna Villa to even things at 10-all midway through the first quarter. WSU rounded out the first quarter going on a 9-0 run behind seven points from Mendes to hold a 21-14 lead going…
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