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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

Forward Isaac Jones dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Colorado, Jan. 27, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars stomp Buffaloes

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 28, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12) played Colorado (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12) in Pullman Saturday afternoon. They won by a score of 78-69, splitting the season series with a mountain team for the second...

WSU guard Kyra Gardner and center Bella Murekatete flex in celebration on the sidelines during an NCAA womens basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Willman: Pac-12 hoops is wide open

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 27, 2024

It is the last season of the Pac-12 and both men’s and women’s hoops are not disappointing. From top to bottom, the Conference is battling. Every game could go either way and upsets have been no uncommon...

Guard Myles Rice yells during warm-ups to hype himself up before an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Jan. 24, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens(es): Cougs beat Utah by 22

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 26, 2024

In their first meeting of the season, Utah MBB beat WSU by 22 points on their home floor. With WSU looking for revenge and to defend their own home floor, the Cougs won by 22, matching the margin of victory...

Rueben Chinyelu flexes after grabbing an offensive rebound and getting fouled on the putback for an and-one oppourtunity, Jan. 24, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU beats Utah to split season series

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 26, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (14-6, 5-4 Pac-12) played Utah (14-6, 5-4 Pac-12) in Pullman Wednesday night. They won, splitting the season series with a team that has given them trouble in the past. The last...

WSU guard Eleonara Villa drives to the basket during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Arizona State, Jan. 19, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars lead Sun Devils for all but four seconds, win 79-64

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 24, 2024

The Cougs took the lead four seconds into the game and never let it go. WSU women’s basketball (14-5, 3-3 Pac-12) beat Arizona State  (9-10, 1-6) 79-64 Friday night at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougs...

WSUs starting lineup for their matchup against Arizona, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens(es): WBB extends win streak to three

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 23, 2024

After taking down Arizona State in the first game of their weekend, WSU WBB extended their win streak to three when they took down Arizona 78-57. After the first quarter, WSU led by a slim margin, just...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker drives to the basket during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Arizona State, Jan. 19, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens(es): WSU jumps on ASU early in big win

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 23, 2024

The largest run of the Cougs 79-64 victory over Arizona State was the very first run of the game. Jumping out to a 18-0 lead, it took until there was 4:33 remaining in the first quarter for the Sun Devils...

Rice stars, Cougars split Bay

Rice stars, Cougars split Bay

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 23, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (13-6, 4-4 Pac-12) played two games across the Bay Area last week. They won their first against Stanford and dropped a heartbreaker in the second to Cal. First up was Stanford (10-8,...

Myles Rice drives to his left and past an Arizona defender, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

How the current WSU MBB team compares to 2007–08

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 23, 2024

Under head coach Kyle Smith, the WSU men’s basketball team has had a consistent stretch of success that, to this point, has not reached the heights of the NCAA Tournament. But as of their last weekend...

WSU guard Jenna Villa and Kyra Gardner celebrate their victory during an NCAA womens basketball game against UC Davis, Dec. 1, in Pullman, Wash.

How WSU WBB is supplementing missing Astera Tuhina with key freshmen

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 22, 2024

Last season, Astera Tuhina played a vital role in the run to and through the Pac-12 Tournament for WSU women's basketball. This season looked to be no different until an injury has held Tuhina out of action...

Forward Isaac Jones dunks the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 13, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs beat DJ Rodman’s Trojans, then-No. 8 Wildcats

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 18, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (12-5, 3-3 Pac-12) played one away and one at home over last week. They won both, putting them on the map in a way they had not been yet this season. First up was USC (8-8, 2-4...

Guard Isaiah Watts screams in celebration for the cameras after defeating Arizona 73-70, Jan. 13, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens(es): WSU upsets No. 8 Arizona

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 18, 2024

It has been a while since the WSU men's basketball team beat Arizona at home, but the 2023–24 season has been a different vibe for head coach Kyle Smith and the boys in crimson. After taking down USC...

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