PULLMAN, Wash. (Interstat) — Washington State used a dominant first half to defeat Oregon State 81-67 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

The Cougars built a 47-33 halftime lead behind efficient offense, shooting 48.3% from the floor. Oregon State’s second-half push, led by Dez White’s 16 points, could not close the gap. Washington State’s balanced attack featured 16 points from Ace Glass III and 13 each from ND Okafor and Jerone Morton.

Washington State improved to 9-9 overall. Oregon State fell to 8-9. Attendance was 3,369.