WSU uses second half to escape Montana 77-57

The Washington State Cougars survived a hot shooting night early on from the Montana Grizzlies and accelerated in the second half for a 77-57 victory.

WSU (6-1) led by just three at the half, thanks in part to Montana (2-5) shooting six of seven from beyond the arc in the first twenty minutes. The Cougs came out the break with their hair on fire. A 16-0 Cougar run between the third and fourth quarters pushed WSU well in front for the Cougars sixth win.

Montana refused to miss in the first quarter. The Lady Griz shot 62.5% from the field and hit three of four from downtown. Keeli Burton-Oliver scored 10 of the Grizzlies first 24 points on a perfect four of four shooting. WSU countered with…