Cougars Bounce Back with Win Over San Jose State

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Josh Hawkinson scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds Sunday as Washington State defeated short-handed San Jose State 82-53.

Hawkinson made 12 of 17 field goals.

San Jose State (2-10) only suited only seven players for the game. On Dec. 13 coach Dave Wojick suspended five players - including the team's top four scorers - for violating team rules. Wojick brought players from the football team just to have enough bodies Sunday.

The Cougars were trailing 11-6 before Hawkinson made three-straight shots which sparked a 25-5 run by Washington State. Hawkinson's 3-pointer from the right wing put an exclamation point on the run, making it 31-16.

Washington State (5-6) finished the first half with a 42-27 lead and the margin dropped below 20 points in the second half.

Darryl Gaynor II led San Jose State with 24 points on 8-of-27 shooting.