The Washington State Cougars failed to complete the sweep of the Apple Cup on Saturday against the Washington Huskies, losing 78-70.
Despite a 30-point game from Michael Flowers and a six-point halftime advantage, WSU (15-13, 8-9 in Pac-12) gave up 50 points in the second half and spent most of the final 20 minutes playing catch up. UW (14-13, 9-8) shot 64 percent from the field in the second half.
The loss drops WSU to eighth in Pac-12 standings with just three games remaining.
In the first meeting, just three days prior, Mouhammed Gueye dominated the Huskies’ zone defense, getting a plethora of open looks just shy of the free-throw line.