Last Power Ranking: 12
Lost vs. Utah 92-71; Lost vs. Colorado 75-70
Defense has been an issue all season for the Cougars, who allowed 90 points for the fourth time this season in their loss to Utah. But during a five-point defeat to Colorado, Washington State was held scoreless for almost seven minutes while giving up a 20-2 first half run. Leading scorer Josh Hawkinson (pictured) was held under 10 shot attempts in consecutive games for the first time all season.
Week ahead: Thursday at USC (15-5, 4-3); Saturday at UCLA (12-8, 3-4)
Last Power Ranking: 3
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