PULLMAN – One of CJ Elleby’s favorite things is getting a steal and then seeing the open court in front of him.
His career-high seven steals and 23 points helped lead Washington State to a 72-61 victory over Idaho State in a nonconference basketball game Sunday.
“It’s my favorite,” Elleby said. “I love getting steals. I don’t think I have had seven before.”
Washington State (2-1) had three different players in double figures, went 13 of 16 from the free-throw line and outscored Idaho State 46-32 in the paint.
Elleby, a graduate of Cleveland High in Seattle, had an excellent performance, shooting 9 of 14 from the field and grabbing eight rebounds.