NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (Interstat) — Wesley Yates scored 26 points to lead Washington to an 81-69 victory over Washington State in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

The Huskies (3-1) built a 44-30 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Zoom Diallo added 20 points for Washington. Eemeli Yalaho led the Cougars (1-3) with 15 points. Washington was more efficient offensively, shooting 48.2% from the field and making 18 of 23 free throws, while Washington State shot 41.9% and attempted only 10 foul shots.