David Riley Era Begins as Cougar Men Host Vikings

Cougars huddle during practice PULLMAN, Wash. - The Cougars will welcome the Vikings of Portland State to tip off the 2024-25 season in Head Coach David Riley's inaugural game at the helm of the WSU program. The game is the second of a Cougar basketball doubleheader, beginning in the afternoon with the WSU women's basketball season opener at 4 p.m. Wazzu has never lost to PSU in 10 meetings dating back to 1973. All but two games have occured at Beasley Coliseum, most recently a 71-61 victory, Dec. 2, 2023.

Isaiah Watts and Parker Gerrits return as the only remaining student-athletes from the 2023-24 roster, which reached the NCAA Tournament Second Round. Watts averaged 10.2 minutes and 3.7…