Washington State’s Dexter Kernich-Drew (10) challenges a pass by San Jose State’s Andrew Vollert during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. Washington State won 82-53. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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 Wojcik suspended five players – including the team’s top four scorers – for violating team rules. Wojcik 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 53-35 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.