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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

The Cougars and Pacific Tigers battle at Beasley Colisuem on Jan. 9, Pullman, WASH

Cougars look for revenge against Pacific

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 29, 2025

The WSU men's basketball team travels to the University of Pacific Thursday night for a road rematch against the Tigers, kicking off what will likely be a difficult three-game stretch. When Pacific...

Guard Alice Dart talks with teammates Keandra Koorits and Charlotte Abraham (right) during the Cougs' matchup with Gonzaga on Jan. 11 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs battle tough slate, go 1-2 in rapid three-game stretch

Connor Seuferling, Sports Co-Editor January 29, 2025

The Cougs rounded out a grueling stretch of three games in five days on Monday with a 65-57 win over Oregon State in Corvallis, Oregon. Wazzu dropped the previous two contests against Portland and LMU...

Jett’s Bracketology: January 15, 2025

JETT HATCH, Sports Columnist January 29, 2025

South 1. Auburn vs. 16. Holy Cross/CCSU 8. Pittsburgh vs. 9. Texas Tech 5. Mississippi State vs. 12. Samford 4. Purdue vs. 13. McNeese  6. West Virginiavs. 11. New Mexico/Arkansas  3....

LeJuan Watts (#4) is one of the players WSU will hope to keep away from the transfer portal in 2025.

COLUMN: Five Resolutions WSU Sports Could Make in 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 29, 2025

Better fan attendance WSU’s fan attendance, and specifically student attendance, could use a boost in 2025. The student section, especially at basketball games, has been increasingly thin. Although...

Nate Calmese intercepts a pass from Pacific, on Jan. 9, 2025, Pullman, WASH.

COLUMN: How Cougs can make March Madness

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 29, 2025

With a month to go in the season, WSU’s NCAA Tournament hopes are beginning to fade. Here’s what the Cougs need to do to make the tournament.  Path 1: Win Out While the Cougars are currently...

Kase Wynott (left) and LeJuan Watts (center) falling to the ground against Pacific. The Cougars were called for a foul.

COLUMN: When strength is not a strength

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 29, 2025

When watching the WSU men’s basketball team, a few things are obvious. The team is tall, physical and strong, but that is not the strength of their team.  Most teams that boast the height, strength...

Ethan Price steps up to the free-throw line against Pacific. Pullman, WASH

Cougs nearly upset top-30 team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 26, 2025

Returning to Beasley Coliseum, the Cougars needed to flush their 28-point loss at Santa Clara on Thursday. They did so with a strong performance against Saint Mary's, a top-30 team in the country, leading...

LeJuan Watts goes to the rim in the Cougars home game versus the Portland Pilots. Pullman, WASH

LeJuan Watts records second triple-double in Wazzu history

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 26, 2025

LeJuan Watts recorded the second triple-double in WSU history during the Cougars loss at Santa Clara. Coming into the game, it felt like the Cougars had found their groove back, after their 22-point...

Butch poses for the camera at a men's basketball game against Pacific Jan. 9 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs find groove in second half, roll past Portland

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 26, 2025

After a pair of losses and another near-loss at San Diego, the Cougars were badly in need of a get-right game as they came home to play Portland on Saturday, Jan. 18. At first, it looked like the game...

Kase Wynott goes to the rim against Pacific on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

Back on track, Cougs head to Santa Clara for Quad 1 game

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 23, 2025

The Cougars (15-5) head south to Santa Clara for a Quad 1 matchup against the Santa Clara Broncos (13-7) on Thursday night. The Cougs are coming off an interesting week. After losing a home game to...

Kase Wynott goes to the rim against Pacific on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

Cougar’s Bench shining amid increased role

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 23, 2025

It is no secret that the WSU men’s basketball team has suffered from numerous injuries this year, but it has also opened up opportunities for younger players to make an impact and grow in their development. With...

Kyra Gardner brings the ball up the court on Jan. 11 against Gonzaga in Pullman, Wash.

Pilots soar into town as Cougs look to get crucial win against WCC’s highest fliers

Connor Seuferling, Sports Co-Editor January 22, 2025

The Portland Pilots fly into town Thursday, as the Cougs prepare for arguably their toughest test of West Coast Conference play. The Pilots are 17-3 and were perfect heading into the conference schedule...

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