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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Bella Murekatete celebrating a fourth quarter WSU basket, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars send seniors off right, beat Oregon 71-61

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 25, 2024

Astera Tuhina wanted to win today. The WSU sophomore from Kosovo and her teammates want to win every game, but Sunday was particularly important. It was senior day.  The last time that Bella...

Champ Powaukee goes up-and-under and around defenders for an acrobatic finish at the rim, Jan. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman High School cruises to victory against Enumclaw 

JETT HATCH, Evergreen reporter February 25, 2024

The ninth-seeded Pullman High School boys basketball Greyhounds won, 61-44, in front of an unruly Enumclaw crowd, at Cheney High School. The game started off slow, with both teams missing shots. Senior...

Rueben Chinyelu celebrates toward the WSU crowd after a big upset win over Arizona, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Americas Team: Mens basketball takeover national spotlight

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 24, 2024

Coming in ranked No. 21 in the nation and heading into Arizona’s home court, national conversations surrounding the WSU men’s basketball (21-6, 12-4 Pac-12) team were hesitant to name the Cougs as...

Bella Murekatete lowers her shoulder after contact and before rising up for a shot attempt against Oregon State, Feb. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars contend with No. 9 Oregon State, fall late 65-52

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

In an all too familiar succession of events, the Cougars did a lot of things well against a top-10 team but did not do well enough to win. WSU women’s basketball (16-12, 5-10 Pac-12) led midway through...

Forward Isaac Jones jumps to the put the ball up past a Cal defender during an NCAA mens basketball game, Feb. 15, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Daily Evergreen’s Bracketology

JETT HATCH, Evergreen reporter February 23, 2024

The Cougs are ranked for the first time since 2008, the last time they made the NCAA Tournament. Here is what the NCAA Tournament might look like if it started today, take a look at the Daily Evergreen's...

Jaylen Wells high-points the ball as he looks to make a play, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

6.8%: WSU finds lightning in bottle again

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 23, 2024

Jaylen Wells caught the ball with :26.5 on the clock, time ticking down, the Cougs were behind 74-71 in the most hostile environment in college basketball and 39 minutes into a tough and gritty back-and-forth...

WSU forward Jaylen Wells tries to cross up Stanford forward Spencer Jones during an NCAA men’s basketball game, Feb. 17. 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs stun Cats, conference, country

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

No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (21-6, 12-4 Pac-12) beat No. 4 Arizona (20-5, 11-3 Pac-12), jumping into the top spot in the Pac-12 with only five games left. The Cougs already beat Arizona once this...

Charlisse Leger-Walker is all smiles after drawing a foul on her drive to the basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Charlisse Leger-Walker’s legacy: ‘She makes other people better’

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

When Charlisse Leger-Walker was 3 years old, she and her older sister Krystal Leger-Walker did something they should not have. Their mom, Leanne Walker, does not remember what they did, but she does...

Myles Rice hangs on the rim after the anthem plays, Feb. 15, in Pullman, Wash.

David vs Goliath: Can MBB find magic in Tucson once again

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2024

Last season, a sub-.500 WSU men’s basketball team infiltrated one of the hardest places to play in college basketball and beat a then-No. 5/4 ranked Arizona Wildcats team on their hardwood. This season,...

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

WSU to play ranked matchup in Arizona

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) is finally ranked after 16 years without a nod from the AP Poll. Their first game ranked is against the only other ranked Pac-12 team, No. 4 Arizona (20-5,...

The Pac-12 Champions 2022–23 womens basketball team were honored ahead of the new teams bout with Gonzaga, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU women’s basketball to recognize six seniors Sunday

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

Three NCAA Tournament appearances, one Pac-12 Championship. Six seniors changed the program forever and they may not be done yet. “They changed an average program and made it into an above-average...

WSU center Oscar Cluff looks for a pass during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Stanford, Feb. 17. 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Stanford win proves WSU’s defense is legit

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2024

One thing about No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) 72-59 win over Stanford (12-13, 7-8) stood out: the defense. It’s been the thing that really has stood out the entire season, after all,...

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