The stadium buzzed with anticipation as the Washington State Cougars took on the San Diego State Aztecs in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
Early in the contest the Cougars fell behind by five runs, but they refused to surrender, steadily chipping away at the deficit with disciplined hitting and aggressive base running.
Luke Meyers entered the game in the fifth inning and delivered a masterful seven‑inning relief performance, allowing just two runs while striking out eight batters and preserving the lead.
Gavin Roy emerged as the offensive engine, driving in five runs and igniting a rally that turned the tide in Washington State’s favor.
Dustin Robinson added a solo homer and finished with three hits, while Kyler Northrop contributed three runs and a flurry of timely hits that kept the momentum rolling.
A Historic Streak Takes Shape
Trevor Smith’s on‑base streak stretched to 14 games, and Kyler Northrop’s 35‑game on‑base streak climbed to the sixth‑longest in WSU history, underscoring the team’s consistency.
Matt Priest also extended his hitting streak to 13 games, while August Richie and Scott Rienguette supplied crucial defensive plays that kept the Aztecs at bay.
The Cougars will now turn their attention to the championship showdown, scheduled for Sunday at 12:05 p.m., where they aim to capture the conference title.
The collective performances highlighted a historic streak of on‑base and hitting consistency that places several players among the program’s all‑time leaders.