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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

Connor Wilford throwing a pitch against Rhode Island, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs secure series win behind Connor Wilford’s dominant outing

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 23, 2024

After an offensive outburst Friday led to a final score of 8-7; Saturday’s battle between WSU and ASU was a pitcher’s duel between the Cougs Connor Wilford and the Sun Devils Connor Markl.  Wilford...

GCU players embrace after taking down Saint Marys, March 22, in Spokane, Wash.

Grand Canyon wreaks bracket ‘havoc,’ beats Saint Mary’s in round one

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 23, 2024

In the loudest game of the day, Grand Canyon completed another Spokane upset as they took down Saint Mary’s. Despite shooting just 28% from deep, Canyon got a career night from Tyon Grant-Foster to secure...

Alabama head coach Nate Oats watches his team during a first-round matchup against Charleston, March 22, 2024, in Spokane, Wash.

Alabama does not miss en route to first-round victory

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 23, 2024

Usually, scoring 96 points in regulation is enough to earn a win in the NCAA Tournament. That is unless your opponent shoots 56.5% from three on 23 attempts.  That’s what happened when Alabama took...

The Yale team is all smiles after completing the upset over Auburn, March 22, in Spokane, Wash.

‘That’s the best basketball team we’ve beaten in Yale basketball history’

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 23, 2024

“I don’t know if that’s the best win in Yale basketball history, but I will tell you that’s the best basketball team we’ve beaten in Yale basketball history, as far as I’m concerned,” head...

SDSU players head to the locker room after defeating UAB 9-65 in the first round, March 22, 2024, in Spokane, Wash.

San Diego State moves on behind Jaedon LeDee’s program record

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 23, 2024

Over the final 4:12 minutes of game day, San Diego State did not make a field goal. All eight of their final points came from the free-throw line, keeping their lead with defense and clock management to...

Kaden Wickersham (L) and Cole Cramer (R) pose for a picture pregame, March 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs ride six-run fifth to beat ASU 8-7

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 23, 2024

The Cougs only needed two innings to score their eight runs to beat Arizona State in the series opener. Six of the eight runs came in their electric bottom of the fifth inning, while the final two to secure...

A baseball rests on the turf awaiting for first pitch, March 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars back to Pac-12 with three games against Arizona State

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 21, 2024

After sweeping the two-game series against Seattle U, WSU baseball (12-8, 2-4 Pac-12) is back after an off day to return to Pac-12 action as they start a three-game series against Arizona State (10-11,...

WSU guards Myles Rice and Isaiah Watts high-five each other after a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game against UCLA, March 2, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

WILLMAN: Root for the Cougs, but don’t be surprised if they lose

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 21, 2024

Since beating Arizona for the second time of the 2023–24 season, this time on the road, WSU men’s basketball (24-9) has gone 3-3, including winning just one game in the 2024 Pac-12 Tournament.  They...

Isaac Jones hypes up the crowd as Jaylen Wells and Oscar Cluff walk away after WSU scored in the final minute of WSU mens basketballs 78-69 win over Colorado, Jan. 27 in Pullman, Wash.

‘A lot of names are made in March’ WSU Cougars ready for the spotlight

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor March 21, 2024

Blessed. Unbelievable. Madness. Those are the words that come to mind for WSU senior Isaac Jones, senior Andrej Jakimosvki and freshman Myles Rice, respectively when thinking about the big dance. After...

Griffen Sotomayor holds his bat and smiles as he admires his first career home run, March 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs secure series sweep of Seattle U in 10-3 win

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 21, 2024

With Kevin Haynes on the bump, WSU baseball (12-8, 2-4 Pac-12) took down Seattle U (6-14, 2-4 WAC) for the second time in as many days by a final score of 10-3.  Right away, Haynes had to dig deep...

Outfielder Casen Taggart tags a ball to give it a ride, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs pile on to get back in win column behind two Taggart home runs

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 20, 2024

Offense came quick for the Cougs, as they had three runs across home plate by the end of the first frame. All said and done, putting a 12-spot on Seattle U secured the victory for a team slightly losing...

Freshman Rueben Chinyelu played nine minutes in the Apple Cup, an NCAA basketball game between WSU mens basketball and UW, March 7 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs advance in Vegas, fail to reach championship

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor March 19, 2024

No. 25 WSU men’s basketball (24-9, 14-6 Pac-12) lost to Colorado (24-10, 13-7 Pac-12) in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, departing Vegas with a .500 record in two games. The Cougs started the...

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