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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

Pono Yanagi finished in third place at the Pac-12 Championship, the best finish in program history.

Men’s Golf takes on the Prestige

LEVI COOVERT February 28, 2024

Playing back-to-back golf tournaments is not easy. There’s a reason why the PGA tour only has events on weekends, and there’s a reason why the PGA tour golfers don’t often compete on back-to-back...

WSU guard Myles Rice passes the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball match against UW, Feb. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Myles Rice — WSU basketball’s greatest freshman

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 28, 2024

After tying the Pac-12 record with his seventh Pac-12 Freshman of the Week award for his performance against Cal and Stanford, it is clear that Myles Rice is the single greatest freshman in WSU men's...

WSU mens baseball team talks on the mound during an NCAA games against Santa Clara, April 22, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU baseball notable performances – Karbach Round Rock Classic

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 27, 2024

In their three Karbach Round Rock Classic games, WSU baseball (5-2) had several strong performances that propelled them to a win over No. 24 Kentucky and a comeback effort against Kansas. Several players...

Rueben Chinyelu thanking the crowd after showing out for the Cougs win over Cal, Feb. 15, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs rank up, win award despite ending streak in Phoenix

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 27, 2024

No. 19 WSU men’s basketball (21-7, 12-5 Pac-12) fell to Arizona State (14-14, 8-9 Pac-12), falling for a trap game after the emotional win earlier in the week. Despite the loss, the Cougs moved from...

WSU pitcher Grant Taylor throws a pitch during an NCAA baseball game against Arizona, April 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Baseball falls flat to Texas State; Wins Karbach Round Rock Classic

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 26, 2024

“It was a good game through five,” head coach Nathan Choate said. “Credit to them. They grinded out some good at-bats. That’s a good club over there.”  WSU baseball (5-2) was well on its...

WSU infielder Kyle Russell sprints toward home plate during an NCAA collegiate baseball game against Utah, April 1, at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs comeback to haunt Big 12’s Kansas in Round Rock Tournament, win 5-4

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 26, 2024

Joey Kramer did not think it was gone when he pulled a ball out to left field in the bottom of the eighth. “Off the bat, no, I didn’t think it was gone,” Kramer said. Much to his and the Cougars’...

Cougars finish even at first 2024 tournament

Cougars finish even at first 2024 tournament

LEVI COOVERT February 24, 2024

The WSU men’s golf team finished even par at their first tournament of the season at the John Burns Intercollegiate Invitational at Hawaii. They finished in seventh place overall, in a field of twenty,...

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...

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...

WSU pitcher Grant Taylor looks to throw a pitch at an NCAA Baseball Game against Santa Clara April 22, 2023. Pullman, Wash.

Grant Taylor, Nate Swarts lead Cougs to upset win over No. 24 Kentucky

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 23, 2024

Nathan Choate has been head coach at WSU for five games and he already has a win over a ranked opponent.  Continuing the upset-heavy weekend of WSU athletics WSU baseball (4-1) took down No. 24 Kentucky...

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...

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