Final
Washington State tops Alaska-Anchorage 87-68
Nov 26, 2009 - 7:07 AM ANCHORAGE, Alaska(AP) -- Klay Thompson scored 25 points and pulled down seven rebounds and Washington State defeated Alaska-Anchorage 87-68 on Wednesday night in the first round of the Carrs-Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.The Cougars (4-0) led 36-28 at halftime behind Thompson's 11 points.
He hit a baseline jumper to start a 13-3 run with 14:25 remaining in the second half and Washington State built a 19-point lead, 60-41, with 11:33 remaining.
The Division II Seawolves (2-1) chipped away and Donnie Lao's drive and layup cut the lead to eight points, 65-57, with 7:14 remaining.
Reggie Moore's two free throws with five minutes left started a 16-2 run and Washington State pulled away.
Moore came off the bench to score 17.
Brandon Walker led the Seawolves with 27 points and 5 rebounds and Drew Robinson had 14.
- NCAA BB
WASHINGTON ST 87
ALA ANCHORAGE 68 FINAL
Nov 26 1:37 AM - NCAA BB
WASHINGTON ST 36
ALA ANCHORAGE 28 HALFTIME
Nov 26 12:23 AM
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