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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

UW junior forward Noah Dickerson attempts to steal the ball from WSU forward Drick Bernstine on Sunday.

Men’s basketball falls to Huskies again

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter January 29, 2018

WSU men’s basketball fell to in-state rival University of Washington in Montlake by a score of 80-62 Sunday. The Cougars will be forced to deal with losing to the Huskies in two meetings this season. The...

Junior forward Robert Franks looks for an open in a game against Cal on Jan. 13 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU takes on cross state rival UW

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 26, 2018

WSU men’s basketball will face University of Washington on Sunday for the second time this season, looking for revenge. The Huskies (14-6, 4-3) beat the Cougs (9-10, 1-6) on Jan. 6 in Pullman. WSU...

Redshirt junior defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa plays in a game against USC on Sept. 29. He decided to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Mata’afa’s decision to skip senior season could cost him

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 23, 2018

The NFL is a league for the best of the best, a dream of many, but a reality for very few. Redshirt junior defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa recently announced via social media that he is going...

WSU junior guard Kwinton Hinson looks for an open teammate against the California Golden Bears on Jan. 13 at Beasley Coliseum.

Rocky road trip continues for men’s basketball

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter January 21, 2018

With a 69-82 loss to University of Utah on Sunday, the Cougars dropped both games on a two-game road trip and dipped under a .500 winning percentage for the first time this season. Traveling to Colorado...

WSU will look to fill the holes after crazy offseason

WSU will look to fill the holes after crazy offseason

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 19, 2018

WSU football will look different heading into the 2018 season, with a more youthful team. The loss of many senior leaders on both sides of the football, as well as some impactful coaches, will leave...

WSU guard Ny Redding throws a pass to guard Ike Iroegbu against Colorado on Jan. 23, 2016. WSU lost the game 75-70.

Men’s basketball trampled by Buffs

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2018

WSU men’s basketball was outscored by 15 points in the first half against Colorado, and trailed by as many as 26 in the final 20 minutes of the game before ultimately losing 82-73 to the Buffaloes. Colorado...

WSU senior guard Steven Shpreyregin talks about being on the team and his goals for the remainder of the season.

Stretching the court

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2018

WSU senior guard Steven Shpreyregin walked on to the men’s basketball team, but he is an essential part of the close-knit group that describe themselves as a family. Whether it’s hanging out with...

WSU redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah drives to the basket against Stanford at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 79-70,

Men’s basketball heads on road for pair of games

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2018

WSU men’s basketball will seek its first win as it crosses the Rocky Mountains to take on the University of Colorado on Thursday. The Cougars will then travel to Salt Lake City on Saturday for a matchup...

WSU redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah goes up for a layup over a Stanford defender on Jan. 11.

Men’s basketball stuck in a rut they need to climb out of

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist January 18, 2018

The Ernie Kent era of Cougar basketball has gotten off to a mucky start, one that may not see drastic improvement while playing in the relatively deep and talented Pac-12. In classic Kent fashion, he...

WSU defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys receives the Holiday Bowl trophy after his Minnesota team defeated the Cougars 17-12 on Dec. 27, 2016.

Claeys talks to media for first time as defensive coordinator

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 18, 2018

WSU defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys held a conference call with the media Tuesday afternoon. Claeys spoke about the changes he plans on making to the Cougars’ defense and the challenges of moving...

Students gathered to sing the WSU alma mater, Washington, My Washington, to pay respects to WSU football player Tyler Hilinski on Wednesday afternoon.

WSU community comes together to remember Hilinski

January 17, 2018

Current and past WSU football players and coaches shared their condolences over social media to Tyler Hilinski, along with notable figures in the Pullman community. Former WSU wide receiver River...

Men’s basketball player suspended indefinitely

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 16, 2018

WSU men’s basketball head coach Ernie Kent suspended redshirt junior guard KJ Langston indefinitely for violation of team rules Tuesday, according to an email from WSU Athletic Communications. Langston...

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