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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Junior guard Alexys Swedlund shoots for three points in the Nov. 1 exhibition game against TMU.

Alexys Swedlund ready for spotlight this season

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist November 3, 2017

Alexys Swedlund has tried to excel in pretty much every aspect of her life, due in large part to her determination in whatever she pursues. “Make each day your masterpiece,” the junior guard said...

Redshirt senior running back Jamal Morrow dodges a Colorado defender during the Oct. 21 game against the Buffaloes.

A brief pause for uncertainties of WSU football

BRADEN JOHNSON, Evergreen columnist November 3, 2017

The jovial nature of players, coaches and members of the Athletic Department this week made No. 25 WSU, not 23rd-ranked Arizona, resemble the team coming off a three-score win. Head Coach Mike Leach,...

Senior guard Caila Hailey jumps for a layup against The Masters University in Beasley Coliseum on Nov. 1.

Cougar basketball seals exhibition win with 95 points

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2017

WSU defeated The Master’s University by a score of 95-57 Wednesday night in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougs won the tip-off and shortly after, WSU senior guard Calia Hailey kicked off the scoring with a...

The Cougar Football Complexs Gray W Legends Lounge will include Jack Thompsons name.

Three donors contribute $500,000 to honor Jack Thompson

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 31, 2017

Contributions totaling $500,000 from three donors purchased the naming rights to the Gray W Legends Lounge in the Cougar Football Complex on Monday. University officials announced the lounge would include...

WSU Football Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch describes his career path and his motivation behind becoming a football coach.

Grinch brings different mentality to WSU defense

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor October 31, 2017

Speed D originated when Alex Grinch took over as defensive coordinator three years ago. Now the term is part of WSU defense’s identity. Grinch said he never meant for the term to gain as much attention...

A Cougar swimmer competes in a backstroke event against University of Arizona on Oct. 14. WSU lost 101-161 at Gibb Pool.

Swim hosts first Cougar Alumni exhibition

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 20, 2017

WSU swimming (2-1, 0-1) is back at Gibb Pool this weekend as alumni return to celebrate the 40th season of Cougar swimming. Many alumni will compete with and against current team members. This exhibition...

Senior cornerback Marcellus Pippins has started all seven games for the Cougars this season, recording 20 total tackles.
His goal for his final season is to win the Apple Cup.

Pippins wants to bring back Apple Cup

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor October 20, 2017

Of all the Cougar football games senior cornerback Marcellus Pippins has played in, one sticks out more than others — the 2014 Apple Cup. It was the first Apple Cup he played in, and his third collegiate...

The Cougs enter Martin Stadium before facing off against then No. 5 University of Southern California on Sept. 29 
in front of a sold out crowd. WSU won 30 to 27.

Cougars look to avoid second loss of season

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor October 20, 2017

WSU football (6-1, 3-1) will look to bounce back from its first loss of the season when they step on the field against University of Colorado, Boulder (4-3, 1-3) on Saturday. University of California,...

The men’s disc team in the Gun Show Ultimate competition Sunday.

Ultimate Disc requires grit, integrity from players

ANNA YOUNG, Evergreen reporter October 20, 2017

After a long, snowy drive over the mountain passes into Montana, it was finally time to throw down ... or up field. Saturday marked the first day of competition; players stretched across the turf, practiced...

Then sophomore Donika Bashota preps a serve during the WSU Invitational on Oct. 3, 2015.

Annual tournament brings awareness to tennis team

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor October 20, 2017

With WSU tennis Head Coach Lisa Hart as tournament director, the Palouse Tennis Club will host its sixth annual championship next week. The one-day tournament will be held on WSU’s campus, and has...

WSU Men’s Crew varsity members mix with the novice rowers to teach them during an evening practice on the Snake River. 
The team will return to the Snake River on Friday.

Cougar Crew prepares for Head of Snake

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter October 20, 2017

It has been an all-hands-on-deck start to the season for Cougar Crew in 2017. The WSU oarsmen were required to familiarize themselves with Head Coach Peter Brevick just 10 weeks before they would...

Butch T. Cougar rattles his keys in a game against Nevada on Saturday.

Cougar football hoping to rattle Trojans

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor September 29, 2017

  Two undefeated Pac-12 teams will take the field Friday night when No. 5 University of Southern California Trojans (4-0, 2-0) travel to Pullman to take on WSU (4-0, 1-0). The Trojans are coming...

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