PULLMAN, Wash. (Interstat) — Rihards Vavers scored 24 points as Washington State avenged an earlier loss with a 70-58 men’s basketball victory over Seattle on Wednesday night at Beasley Coliseum.

The Cougars used a decisive first-half run to build a 36-30 lead at halftime and never trailed after the break. Washington State shot 55.6% from the field and 42.1% from 3-point range, while Seattle struggled offensively, shooting just 34.4% overall and 14.3% from deep.

Vavers keyed the effort, hitting five 3-pointers. ND Okafor added 13 points for Washington State. Brayden Maldonado led Seattle with 12 points. The Cougars improved to 10-13, and the Redhawks fell to 14-9.