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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

WSU guard Astera Tuhina (center right), forward Tara Wallack (center left) and the rest of the Cougar lineup prepare to be introduced against Utah Valley on March 24, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: Top ten women’s games of 2024-25 school year

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

Nov. 4, 2024 – Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Washington (83–82 OT Win)The season opener delivered instant drama as WSU pulled off an overtime thriller. Junior Astera Tuhina hit the game-winner...

John Mateer throws an off-balance pass in the 2024 Apple Cup.

COOVERT: Top ten men’s games of the 2024-25 school year

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 22, 2025

The 2024–25 academic year was a memorable one for Washington State University athletics, marked by thrilling victories, intense rivalries, and standout performances across multiple sports. As the school...

Newly signed head coach David Riley arrives for his press conference, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

COOVERT: Grading David Riley’s First Year as WSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 22, 2025

David Riley's inaugural season at the helm of WSU's men's basketball program was a roller coaster of highs and lows. Transitioning from Eastern Washington to WSU, Riley faced the challenge of leading a...

David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: Five transfer portal targets for men’s basketball team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 22, 2025

The transfer portal closes today, and there are hundreds of available players that the Cougars could target to improve the roster. Here are five of the most fitting options out there. Dylan Darling,...

Head coach Kamie Ethridge rallied the troops for a 71-61 win over Oregon on senior night, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: Five transfer portal targets for Women’s Basketball team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 22, 2025

The WSU Women's basketball team will be trying to replace production from Tara Wallack, Jenna Villa, Astera Tuhina, Candace Kpetiku and Alice Dart. A key need for the squad next year will be to find a...

Bats and benches line the wall of Pullman Batting Cage, Oct. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

COOVERT: MLB’s new Torpedo bats are changing the game

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 21, 2025

First, there were pitch clocks. Then, robotic umpires loomed. Now, Major League Baseball has handed its hitters something new: torpedo bats. Not literal missiles, of course, but the league’s latest bat...

Who is the Greatest of All Time in the NBA? Most consider either LeBron James or Michael Jordan to hold that title.

COLUMN: There is one player that needs to win the NBA title this year

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 21, 2025

The NBA Playoffs kicked off last week, and the more I think about, the more it is clear who needs to win them this year for his legacy. No, it is not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, coming off his incredible...

Julio Rodríguez has been nothing short of a superstar for the Seattle Mariners and singed what could be the most lucrative deal in American sports history in August.

COOVERT: Mariners staying afloat without Jrod is a sign of good things to come

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 20, 2025

For each of the past three years, it feels like Mariners fans have been having the same discussions in April. "It's early." "Julio is a fraud." "Julio will get going." "The Marine Layer is ruining the...

Cedrick Coward drives through the lane before scoring 2 of his 30 points against Northern Colorado, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: If Cedric Coward Transfers to UW, the Damage to Wazzu Morale Could Be Brutal

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 20, 2025

WSU fans have taken their fair share of gut punches over the past year. From the Pac-12’s implosion to watching star players like John Mateer, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Buddah Al-Uqdah walk away for...

Jett’s Bracketology (March 16): Selection Sunday edition

JETT HATCH, Sports Columnist March 16, 2025

South 1. Auburn vs. 16. St Francis/Alabama State 8. Illinois vs. 9. New Mexico 5. Clemson vs. 12. McNeese 4. Arizona vs. 13. Lipscomb 6. Louisville vs. 11. VCU 3. Texas Tech vs. 14. Troy 7....

Jett’s Bracketology (March 6): Pre-conference tournament edition

JETT HATCH, Sports Columnist March 6, 2025

Bracket: South 1. Auburn vs. 16. Southern/S.E. Missouri State 8. Illinois vs. 9. New Mexico 5. Clemson vs. 12. McNeese 4. Michigan vs. 13. Lipscomb 6. Ole Miss vs. 11. Indiana 3. Texas...

WSU defensive backs' helmets waiting to be picked up prior to football scrimmage, Aug. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: The expanded CFP was a success

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor February 28, 2025

For years, college football fans clamored for an expanded playoff, frustrated with the exclusivity of the four-team format that often left out deserving programs. The 2024 season finally delivered what...

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