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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

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...

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...

The Blazers are projected to end up with a top five pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, finishing with two picks in the NBA lottery.

The dismal state of the Portland Trail Blazers

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 18, 2024

Entering their Wednesday night matchup with the Brooklyn Nets Jan. 17, the Portland Trail Blazers are 10-29 and are the No. 14 seed in the Western Conference, just three games ahead of the San Antonio...

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...

The Huskies wore gold helmets with a purple W for the 2023 Apple Cup, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Willman: CFB National Championship a fun day for Coug fans

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 11, 2024

Just to get it started, I think it was absurd to believe that fans of WSU would root for the Huskies due to “state pride.” Does that not kind of get rid of the whole point of a state rivalry?  I...

Myles Rice drives with the ball during an NCAA basketball game Jan. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs stumble but show potential over winter break

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 11, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (10-5, 1-3 Pac-12) faced their first rough stretch of the season over the end of winter break, winning just two of their six games and just one of their first four in-conference...

Cam Ward walking with the captains to oversee the coin toss during Family Weekend, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Dear Cam Ward,

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 11, 2024

I cannot say that when a transfer quarterback from an FCS school I had never heard of was transferring to WSU, I was super excited or even had any expectations, even with the knowledge that he and the...

Cam Lampkin celebrates a pass breakout as Colorados Xavier Weaver looks for a flag, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU adds to defensive secondary through transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor January 11, 2024

In need of reinforcements protecting the airways, WSU added a new member to their defensive backfield Sunday in former Akron cornerback Tyson Durant.  The 5 foot, 10 inch 175-pound corner from Copley,...

QB John Mateer looks down the field with hopes to make a big play, April 22.

Cougs secure quarterback from transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor January 11, 2024

With the roster shuffling underway, WSU added another piece to the puzzle Saturday securing a commitment from Zevi Eckhaus, a quarterback transfer from Bryant University where he spent three seasons. With...

Oscar Cluff at the free-throw line during his career night of 20 points and eight rebounds against Oregon State, Jan. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs to face No. 8 Arizona in Beasley

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 11, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (10-5, 1-3 Pac-12) hosts Arizona (12-3, 3-1 Pac-12) on Saturday. The Cougs had their best win of last season around this time a year ago when they beat then-No. 5 Arizona by a score...

James and Ali.

The life of the Coug behind Butch T. Cougar

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 10, 2024

On the very first Butch T. Cougar skit of the 2021 WSU football season, the plan was for Butch to propose and marry one of the cheerleaders. Originally not even supposed to be the one working that game,...

Michael Penix Jr. drops back as he looked down the field for an open receiver, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

New year’s six bowls bring elite entertainment

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 2, 2024

To wrap up the 2023 college football bowl season, excluding next week’s National Championship, the New Year’s Six bowls were full of utter blowouts as well as some of the best football games played...

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