PULLMAN, Wash. -- Robert Franks had 25 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out in regulation, Malachi Flynn added 19 points and eight assists, and Washington State beat Texas Southern 86-84 in overtime on Sunday.
Texas Southern led by as many as 22 points in the first half and had an 18-point lead at halftime.
Washington State established the lead early in overtime with a 3-pointer from Flynn. He was just 2 of 11 from distance, but both makes come in overtime.
Milan Acquaah added 12 points for Washington State (1-0), including a 3-point play with two minutes remaining in overtime.