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Cougars fall to Wildcats, 65-55

February 25, 2008

By Communications staff, Washington State University

PULLMAN – You could hear the relief in the voices of Arizona players and interim coach Kevin O’Neill.

Desperate for a win, Chase Budinger scored 22 points and Jerryd Bayless had all 20 of his points after the half to help Arizona upset No. 17 Washington State on Saturday night.

For a complete story and additional news links visit:

Seattle Times – WSU Men’s Basketball | Arizona knocks off No. 17 Cougars,https://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/cougars/2004197911_webcougmen23.html

or Men’s Basketball | Arizona matchup dooms Cougars, https://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/cougars/2004197981_withers24.html

Spokesman-Review – Arizona sweeps WSU with win in Pullman,https://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/story.asp?ID=13811

WSU Athletics – Cougars Fall to Wildcats, 65-55, https://wsucougars.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022408aaa.html

Tuscon Citizen – Home finale loss disappointing, https://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/sports/77863.php

(Photos by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services)

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