Next Game:
at University of the Pacific
1/22/2026 | 6 PM
ESPN+
Jan. 22 (Thu) / 6 PM
at University of the Pacific
PULLMAN, Wash. (January 17, 2026) – Washington State women’s basketball battled all four quarters Friday night at Beasley Coliseum, but San Francisco was able to pull away late for an 85-72 West Coast Conference win.
The Cougars (4-17, 3-5 WCC) assisted on 19 baskets and forced 18 San Francisco turnovers, showing resilience and competitiveness throughout the night despite being out-rebounded.
Eleonora Villa led Washington State with 18 points, while Alex Covill added 17 points and a presence in the paint.
WSU weathered an early San Francisco shooting surge and stayed within striking distance throughout the opening period. After the Dons built a brief lead behind perimeter shooting, the Cougs responded with improved ball movement and interior touches, closing the first quarter down just 23-19.
Villa and Covill helped stabilize the offense, combining inside scoring with strong passing to keep the Cougars connected. San Francisco gradually created separation in the second quarter by capitalizing on second-chance opportunities, but Washington State continued to generate quality looks. Villa repeatedly attacked the paint, while Malvina Haziri knocked down a key three to trim the deficit. Despite those answers, the Dons carried a 43-35 lead into halftime after scoring late off offensive rebounds.
Washington State showed its most sustained push coming out of the break as Charlotte Abraham sparked the Cougars with a transition three, and Villa followed with consecutive baskets to pull WSU within single digits. The Cougars matched San Francisco possession for possession for much of the third quarter, using defensive pressure to force turnovers and turn them into points, but the Dons answered with timely shots to maintain a narrow 59-54 edge entering the final period.
The fourth quarter opened with Wazzu still firmly in contention. Covill finished through contact inside, and Keandra Koorits added energy plays on both ends as the Cougars continued to fight. San Francisco ultimately gained control down the stretch, converting inside and at the free-throw line to push the margin back to double digits in the final minutes.
Notes
Eleonora Villa’s 18 points puts her at 1,303 career points, 13th in program history and 30 from 12th.
Villa remains at 132 career made threes, one away from joining the WSU all-time top-10 list.
Villa made nine field goals, totaling 513 for her career, 24 from top-10 all-time at WSU (537).
Now at 3,068 career minutes played, Villa is 255 from top-10 all-time at WSU (3,323).
Alex Covill’s one rejection put her at 134 career blocks, seventh all-time in program history and one from moving up to sixth.
Covill’s one board puts her at 225 career rebounds, 25 away from 250.
Covill’s 17 points moves her to 419 career points, 81 from 500.
Charlotte Abraham’s eight points puts her at 391 career points, 109 away from 500.
Abraham’s three rebounds put her at 141 for the season, 96 away from top-10 all-time at WSU in a single-season (237).
Abraham also now has 228 career rebounds, 22 from 250.
Keandra Koorits grabbed a career-high four steals.
The team’s .492 field goal percentage was the second-highest in a game this season.
WSU’s 10 steals matched the most in a game this season, also grabbing 10 against Stanford on 11/14.
Up Next
The Cougars play just one game next week, a road bout at Pacific on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 Women’s Basketball season are on sale now. Fans wishing to purchase tickets can click on the link HERE, visit wsucougars.com to order online, or call the WSU Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-COUGS.
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