Get Ready, Cougar Fans! The WSU men's basketball season is just around the corner, promising a thrilling 33-game schedule! From October to March, the Cougs will battle it out on the court, and we've got the inside scoop on their conference matchups. Let's dive in!
The season tips off with an exhibition game against New Mexico on October 25, 2025, followed by the official season opener against the Idaho Vandals at Beasley Coliseum on November 3.
Before we get into the details, let's rewind to the 2024-25 season. The Cougs finished No. 6 in the WCC, with a conference record of 8-10 and an overall record of 19-15. Now, let's see what's in store for the upcoming season:
@ Portland, December 28: The Cougs kick off their conference games on the road against Portland on December 28. Last season, WSU dominated Portland with a 92-70 victory. Portland finished No. 8 in the conference. The rematch is set for January 27.
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vs. LMU, January 2: LMU comes to Beasley Coliseum on January 2. Last season, LMU ranked No. 7, and the Cougs triumphed with a 73-59 win. The second matchup is scheduled for either February 24 or 26.
vs. Oregon State, January 4: A clash with Oregon State on January 4. Oregon State ranked No. 5 last season. The Beavers edged out the Cougs last season with an 82-74 win. The second game will be played on either February 3 or 5.
@ Saint Mary’s, January 10: A tough test against Saint Mary's on January 10. Saint Mary's dominated last season, finishing No. 1. The second game is scheduled for either February 21 or 22.
vs. Gonzaga, January 13: The Cougs face Gonzaga on January 13. Gonzaga finished No. 2 last season. The second matchup will be on either February 10 or 12.
@ San Francisco, January 17: The Cougs take on San Francisco on January 17. San Francisco finished third last season.
@ San Diego, January 20: The Cougs compete with San Diego on January 20. San Diego finished No. 11 last season.
vs. Pepperdine, January 24: The Cougs face Pepperdine on January 24. Pepperdine stood at No. 9 last season. The Cougs will finish out the regular season with Pepperdine either on February 28 or March 1.
But here's where it gets interesting... The schedule is packed with challenging matchups and potential upsets. Will the Cougs improve their conference ranking this season? And this is the part most people miss... The timing of these games could significantly impact the team's momentum and overall performance.
What are your predictions for the upcoming season? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Do you think the Cougs have what it takes to climb the ranks? Let's discuss!
About the Contributors:
- Hailee Speir: Photographer for the Daily Evergreen.
- Brandon Willman: WSU and Daily Evergreen alumnus.
- Sydney Reid: Photographer for The Daily Evergreen.
- Connor: Digital managing editor.
