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Dialed In: Spokesman's Caple Predicts Cougs Will Beat Huskies!

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Christian Caple believes DaVonte Lacy has emerged as the Cougars' No. 2 man behind big man Brock Motum (Photo: WSU Athletics) Christian Caple believes DaVonte Lacy has emerged as the Cougars' No. 2 man behind big man Brock Motum (Photo: WSU Athletics)
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The Pac-12 season fires up Saturday as Washington and Washington State face off against each other in Pullman. And for the record, Spokesman-Review beat writer Christian Caple is predicting a Cougar win.

Speaking on SWX Tonight on Wednesday, Caple predicted the Cougars would beat the Huskies if for no other reason than Washington State has proven they can play well at home.

"I think the teams are evenly matched enough that you would expect a team that plays as well at home as WSU to take care of business at home," said Caple. "I think Washington has struggled. They really haven't played well at home either… I just think WSU is good enough in Pullman that they have the advantage this time around."

 

Some other notable comments from Caple:

  • DaVonte Lacy and Mike Ladd have emerged as the two players who stand the best chance of taking some of the offensive pressure off of big man Brock Motum.

"I don't know if he's that big time No. 2 right behind Brock Motum but he certainly is someone who commands the defense's attention, especially because he can shoot from three point range."

 

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*Users on movile devices can watch the interview with Christian Caple here: http://bit.ly/W7lYLJ

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