PULLMAN, Wash. – (November 20, 2025) – Washington State came out swinging Thursday night inside Bohler Gym, but ultimately fell 3-1 to Portland (26-28, 25-12, 15-25, 18-25).
The Cougars (16-9, 10-5 WCC) raced ahead early in the first set behind a block wall led by and Lucie Blau017eková, stacking up four straight points as the Cougars seized control. Washington State held multiple late leads and tied the frame at 24, 25, and 26 before Portland narrowly escaped in extras.
Rather than folding, the Cougars answered with their most dominant set of the night. took over offensively, and WSU's serve pressure flipped momentum immediately.