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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

Redshirt senior quarterback Anthony Gordon runs with the ball during the game against UNC Nov. 7.

Gordon, Patmon head to NFL Combine

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 27, 2020

Two players will be representing WSU at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend. Quarterback Anthony Gordon and wide receiver Dezmon Patmon will both be at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, to...

Then-sophomore outfielder Collin Montez fouls the ball in game three of the series against Stanford on March 31 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Athlete of the Week: Collin Montez

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 26, 2020

Junior outfielder Collin Montez was one of the leading factors in the Cougars’ series split against the University of Hawai’i. He started off the series with his best game of the season so far....

Sophomore Lauren Burckel places fifth in the 100-meter breaststroke on Sept. 28 at Gibb Pool. The Pac-12 Championships start at 6 p.m. Wednesday and continue through Sunday at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington.

Swimmers prepare for conference

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 26, 2020

The collegiate swimming season has come to an end and Pac-12 Championships are starting Wednesday and will go though the weekend. There are a few WSU swimmers who have performed well all season long...

Sophomore forward C.J Elleby fights Stanford for the ball on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum. Both WSU and the University of Washington lost to the Cardinal this week.

Pac-12 Power Rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 25, 2020

Arizona State Finally, a new team at the top of the rankings. The Sun Devils extended their winning streak to seven games with another weekend sweep. They started out with an upset win over Oregon...

The Cougars lost both games this weekend after beating their rival Washington last weekend.  Senior forward Jeff Pollard helped out in the game against UCLA by scoring a season-high 20 points.

Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings: week 16

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 19, 2020

No. 14 Oregon The Ducks returned to the top spot in the conference after sweeping Colorado and Utah. Despite coming off of two straight losses, they were able to take down the Buffaloes in one of the...

Then-freshman Charisma Taylor competes in the long jump during the WSU Indoor Meet at the Indoor Practice Facility, Jan. 19th, 2019.  Taylor placed second in the meet with a jump of 5.77 meters.

Athlete of the Week: Charisma Taylor

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 19, 2020

The WSU track and field team sent some members of its squad to the Don Kirby Elite in Albuquerque, New Mexico, over the weekend. One member of the women’s team was able to take home first place:...

Freshman guard Noah Williams battles his way up the court against UW on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 11, 2020

1. No. 16 Colorado The Buffaloes are the new number one in the conference after winning both of their games this weekend. They won their first game against California behind 21 points from junior guard...

Sophomore forward CJ Elleby goes up for a layup against Omaha on Nov. 21 at Beasley Coliseum.

Athlete of the Week: CJ Elleby

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 11, 2020

Sophomore forward CJ Elleby had the best game of his Cougar career Sunday against the University of Washington. The Seattle native scored a career-high 34 points on a career-high six made 3-pointers....

Freshman forward DJ Rodman celebrates as WSU holds the lead over OSU on Jan. 18 at Beasley Coliseum.

COMMENTARY: Bench deserves closer look, recognition

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 6, 2020

This season has been big for the WSU men’s basketball team. Sophomore forward CJ Elleby took the next step into superstardom. Junior guard Isaac Bonton played impressively and turned into a household...

Junior guard Isaac Bonton looks to make a move against Arizona State on Jan. 29 at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won the game 67-65.

Pac-12 basketball power rankings

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter February 4, 2020

1. No. 14 Oregon The Ducks remain on top of the conference despite seeing their four-game winning streak come to an end. They won a surprisingly close game against California on Thursday before getting...

Smith’s system stresses defense, something that last year’s team was not known for. Last year, they allowed 78.7 points per game.

New head coach new defensive system

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter January 29, 2020

The WSU men’s basketball team has looked like a completely different team than it did last year. It is not because of the shiny new court or because of the five returning players, although that certainly...

Then-freshman forward CJ Elleby jumps over the Buffaloes defense as he shoots during the basketball game on Feb. 20, 2018 at Beasley Coliseum.

COMMENTARY: AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter January 28, 2020

The Associated Press released its Top 25 poll and the current trend at the bottom of the poll, with teams always entering and exiting the rankings, proves that this year’s March Madness tournament will...

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