MESA, Ariz. (Interstat) — Washington State collected 18 hits and defeated San Diego State 14-9 on Saturday evening in the Mountain West Conference Baseball Championship. The Cougars improved to 29-25, while the Aztecs fell to 34-23.

San Diego State struck first with five runs in the bottom of the first, keyed by Justice’s two-run single, a fielder’s choice, an RBI single by Adam Magpoc and a groundout by Anthony Marnell IV. Washington State answered with seven runs in the second, including a two-run homer by Robinson. The Cougars added three in the third and four in the fourth.

Magpoc doubled in two runs in the second for the Aztecs. Tyce Peterson, Zane Kelly and others also contributed hits. Scott Rienguette earned the win for Washington State, with Griffin Smith, Rylan Haider and Luke Meyers working in relief. Evan Miranda and Issac Araiza pitched for San Diego State. The Aztecs scored their final run in the ninth on a wild pitch.