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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

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...

Charlisse Leger-Walker shows love to the crowd after the team won big, Nov. 29, in Pullman, Wash.

WAZZU WEEKLY: David Vs. Goliath in Tuscon tonight, Leger-Walker’s legacy

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

Cougar basketball fans will find a TV at 8 p.m. Thursday when No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) battle No. 4 Arizona (20-5, 11-3) with first place in the Pac-12 Conference on the line. The...

Charlisse Leger-Walker is all smiles after drawing a foul on her drive to the basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Charlisse Leger-Walker’s legacy: ‘She makes other people better’

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

When Charlisse Leger-Walker was 3 years old, she and her older sister Krystal Leger-Walker did something they should not have. Their mom, Leanne Walker, does not remember what they did, but she does...

Myles Rice hangs on the rim after the anthem plays, Feb. 15, in Pullman, Wash.

David vs Goliath: Can MBB find magic in Tucson once again

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2024

Last season, a sub-.500 WSU men’s basketball team infiltrated one of the hardest places to play in college basketball and beat a then-No. 5/4 ranked Arizona Wildcats team on their hardwood. This season,...

Myles Rice drives to his left and past an Arizona defender, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU to play ranked matchup in Arizona

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) is finally ranked after 16 years without a nod from the AP Poll. Their first game ranked is against the only other ranked Pac-12 team, No. 4 Arizona (20-5,...

WSU infielder Kyle Russell throws the ball to first base during an NCAA baseball game against UW, Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Baseball will face round-robin of opponents in upcoming weekend

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2024

After starting the season with a series win over Utah Tech, WSU baseball (3-1) continues their road trip to start the season as they head over to Round Rock, Texas, to take on a round-robin of opponents.  First...

The Pac-12 Champions 2022–23 womens basketball team were honored ahead of the new teams bout with Gonzaga, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU women’s basketball to recognize six seniors Sunday

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

Three NCAA Tournament appearances, one Pac-12 Championship. Six seniors changed the program forever and they may not be done yet. “They changed an average program and made it into an above-average...

WSU center Oscar Cluff looks for a pass during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Stanford, Feb. 17. 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Stanford win proves WSU’s defense is legit

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2024

One thing about No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) 72-59 win over Stanford (12-13, 7-8) stood out: the defense. It’s been the thing that really has stood out the entire season, after all,...

Forward Isaac Jones screams in celebration after scoring during an NCAA mens basketball game against Cal, Feb. 15, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu Weekly: Men’s basketball ranked for first time since 2008, baseball opens season with series win

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

The Cougs are ranked! For the first time in over 300 weeks, WSU men’s basketball earned a spot in the AP Top 25 poll.  Freshman guard Myles Rice earned his fourth consecutive and seventh total...

University of Southern California wide reciever Drake London (15) catches a pass while Washington State University defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) attempts to tackle him during the second half of a college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, WA.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Watson wins back-to-back Super Bowls, Minshew makes Pro Bowl

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

Jaylen Watson is a back-to-back Super Bowl Champion, Gardner Minshew II rocked out in his first Pro Bowl and multiple Pro Cougs have put themselves on the map in the first two months of 2024. Kansas...

Cam Magee (left), Nate Swarts (center) and Sam Brown (right) stand along the third base line during the playing of the national anthem prior to WSU baseballs second game against the Oregon Ducks, March 18, 2023 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

WSU baseball notable performances – Utah Tech

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 20, 2024

WSU baseball (3-1) began their season with a four-game series against Utah Tech on the road, a series they won three of four to win outright. They opened with a 12-6 win, split the doubleheader Saturday...

Myles Rice dishing the rock through traffic to a cutting Isaac Jones for a wide open dunk, Jan. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

Rice and Jones win awards as Cougars reach top-25

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

No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) is on a tear, winning 10 of their last 11 games. Following two double-digit wins at home, the Cougs have finally received the respect of the AP Poll, and...

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