Myles Rice's Career-High 28 Points Lead Washington State to Victory Over Eastern Washington
Rice, returning after a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, shines with six 3-pointers in the Cougars' 82-72 win.
- Myles Rice scored a career-high 28 points, with six 3-pointers, leading Washington State to an 82-72 victory over Eastern Washington.
- Washington State had four other players score in double digits, with Oscar Cluff scoring 12 points and grabbing seven rebounds.
- Despite Eastern Washington's attempts to rally, Washington State maintained control, turning 15 offensive rebounds into 21 second-chance points and outscoring the Eagles 36-18 in the paint.
- Ethan Price led Eastern Washington with 17 points and six rebounds, and Casey Jones scored 16.
- Rice, who missed the past two seasons while battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, made five 3-pointers in the opening 9:31, helping the Cougars take a 40-32 halftime lead.