OPENING FIVE
> The Cougs are coming off an epic win over Cal Thursday in which WSU defeated the Bears by 31 (82-51), the largest margin of victory in a Pac game since 1993. The win matched the largest win in the Kyle Smith era, a 31-point win over Seattle U in his debut on the sidelines last season.
> WSU is looking to continue their epic weekend with a clash against Stanford Saturday. The Cardinal have won the last nine matchups including a 75-60 win at Santa Cruz earlier in the year.
> Sophomore Noah Williams went super nova Thursday scoring a career high 32 points (24 in the 1st half) while adding 9 rebounds, 7 assists (2nd straight game with 7 assists)