By Daniel Dullum
Sports Radio Service
Michael Humphrey poured in 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Stanford Thursday, leading the Cardinal to a 72-56 Pac-12 men’s basketball victory over Washington State at Friel Court in Pullman, Wash.
Humphrey’s 26 points represented a career-high as he sank 10 of 15 field goal attempts. Rosco Allen added 14 points and nine rebounds, and Dorian Pickens scored 14 points for the Cardinal (13-11 overall, 6-7 Pac-12).
Josh Hawkinson led the Cougars (9-17, 1-13) with 17 points and 12 boards in Washington State’s 12th consecutive loss. Que Johnson added 14 points for WSU.
Stanford took a 35-24 lead at halftime, buoyed by 5 of 11 shooting from behind the 3-point arc. The Cougars, meanwhile, shot 31 percent from the field. Despite an 11-2 run to open the second half, the Cardinal soon reasserted themselves and pulled away.
While Stanford shot 45 percent (25 of 55) from the field, the Cougars were 20 of 45 (44 percent) and committed 12 turnovers.
The Cardinal continue their Northwest road trip Saturday when they visit Washington.

AP photo: WSU’s Connor Clifford shoots against Stanford Rosco Allen (25) during Thursday night’s game at Pullman

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