Big win: 79-74 at Washington on Jan. 1
Tough loss: 88-47 at home to Utah on Jan. 18
Storyline: With double-double machine Josh Hawkinson and as much experience as anyone in the conference, the Cougars have learned how to win.
He said it: “You can coach them up and we can get into these (Pac-12) battles and everything, but it puts a premium on mental and physical preparation, and mental and physical toughness. In that regard, we’ve come a long way and we’ve done an excellent job of developing our talent.” — WSU coach Ernie Kent, after the Cougars lost to the UA in McKale.
