1961–62 Washington State Cougars men's basketball team

1961–62 Washington State Cougars men's basketball
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–18
Head coach
Home arenaBohler Gymnasium
Seasons

The 1961–62 Washington State Cougars men's basketball team represented Washington State University for the 1961–62 NCAA college basketball season. Led by fourth-year head coach Marv Harshman, the Cougars were an independent and played their home games on campus at Bohler Gymnasium in Pullman, Washington.

The Cougars were 8–18 overall in the regular season, and dropped both games to rival Washington.[1][2]

Washington State was 4–12 against the former Northern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference: Washington (0–2), Oregon (2–2), Oregon State (0–5), and Palouse neighbor Idaho (2–3).[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Hot Huskies hand Cougars their 18th loss". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). March 11, 1962. p. 10.
  2. ^ "Washington whips WSU". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. March 11, 1962. p. 1B.
  3. ^ "Idaho clips WSU, 65-60". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. February 28, 1962. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Vandals victors; take series 3-2". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. February 28, 1962. p. 18.