In an impressive postseason performance, sophomore Ryan Beasley delivered a remarkable game with a career-high 29 points, leading the San Francisco Dons to an 86-75 victory against the Washington State Cougars. This match took place on Sunday night during the quarterfinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament (WCC).

Next Up: Semifinal Showdown

With this win, the third-seeded Dons (24-8) advance to face the second seed, Gonzaga, in the semifinal matchup scheduled for Monday. The top-seeded Saint Mary’s will compete against the ninth-seeded Pepperdine in the other semifinal.

Key Player Performances

Beasley, who had been averaging just 7.7 points per game prior to this contest and shooting 26% from beyond the arc, noticeably upped his game, hitting 4 of 8 attempts from three-point range. Supporting him were Malik Thomas, who contributed 18 points alongside six rebounds, as well as Tyrone Riley IV and Junjie Wang, both of whom added 10 points to the scoreboard, with Wang securing an additional 10 rebounds.

Washington State’s Efforts

The sixth-seeded Cougars (19-14) saw a strong performance from Ethan Price, who notched 26 points and pulled down six rebounds, including three shots from long range. LeJuan Watts contributed 20 points and four steals, while Nate Calmese rounded out the scoring with 16 points and 11 assists.

Dons Dominate on the Boards

A significant factor in the Dons’ victory was their rebounding advantage, as they outperformed the Cougars 49-25. This significant edge on the boards translated to a remarkable advantage in second-chance points, with San Francisco outscoring Washington State 21-4 in this category.