The Washington State Cougars improved to a 6-1 record over the weekend with a 42-10 win over Hawaii. The Cougs had 444 yards of offense in the victory and the defense forced three turnovers. Now on a two-game winning streak,

John Mateer threw for three first-half touchdowns and ran for two more in the second half to lead Washington State to a 42-10 win over Hawaii to become bowl eligible on Homecoming Saturday. It was the third time this year Mateer was responsible for five touchdowns for the Cougars (6-1),

WSU cornerback Jamorri Colson, playing his second game of the season after sitting out the first five with a broken jaw, laid a hit on Hawaii wide receiver Nick Cenacle and knocked the ball to the turf for teammate Kapena Gushiken to grab.