Washington State Holds on for 85–82 Win Over No. 2 UCLA Despite Knee Injury to Leger-Walker

Washington State guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (R) dribbles against UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez (L) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 2024. Ryan Sun/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Bella Murekatete and Eleonora Villa helped lead Washington State to one of the biggest wins in program history Sunday afternoon.

However, the Cougars 85–82 victory over No. 2 UCLA at Pauley Pavilion came at a cost.