Washington State's men's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 72-71 loss to Duquesne, dropping to 0-3 on the season after a disastrous second-half performance. The Cougars, coached by David Riley, appeared in control before unraveling in the final 20 minutes, allowing the Dukes to stage a comeback and snatch victory in the closing moments.
The defeat continues a troubling start for Washington State, which had shown promise in its season-opening loss to New Mexico on October 25 at Beasley Coliseum. Against Duquesne, the Cougars' offense stagnated after halftime while defensive lapses gave the Dukes open looks they capitalized on. Riley's squad will need to address its second-half durability quickly as the non-conference schedule progresses.
