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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

Junior forward Elyse Bennett passes the ball to a teammate during the match against James Madison University, on Sept. 1 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Bennett is back for Cougars

GRACE ARNIS, Former Evergreen managing editor September 13, 2019

Elyse Bennett came back this season ready to play. After tearing her ACL for the second time in a game against Arizona State University last season, she knew she wouldn’t play again until this fall. She...

The WSU women’s team runs the 4k race at the WSU Open on Aug. 30 at the Colfax Golf Course in Colfax, Washington.

Cross country prepares for next race

DAMIEN ALVARADO, Evergreen reporter September 12, 2019

WSU women’s and men’s cross-country teams return to action in the Cougar Classic on Friday at the Colfax Golf Club in Colfax. The women’s 6k will start at 5:15 p.m. The men’s 8k will start at...

Sophomore defender Mykiaa Minniss fights off Montana junior forward Alexa Coyle as junior defender Brianna Alger watches on Aug. 20 at the Lower Soccer Field. The Cougars defeated the Grizzlies 6-0.

Wolverines, Lions come to Pullman

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter September 12, 2019

The No. 13 WSU soccer team will face the Michigan Wolverines and Loyola Marymount Lions this weekend at the Lower Soccer Field in Pullman. The Cougars (4-0-0) are coming off a 1-0 overtime victory against...

Then-junior setter Ashley Brown serves the ball against the University of Southern California on Oct. 19 in Bohler Gym.

Cougar volleyball finds its way back home

SHAYNE TAYLOR, Evergreen reporter September 12, 2019

WSU will host Liberty University, Idaho State and University of Texas at Arlington for the Cougar Challenge this weekend in Bohler Gym. WSU (5-1) will open its play against Idaho State (3-4) at noon...

Graduate midfielder Averie Collins protects the ball from a Montana player during the game on Aug. 30 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Athlete of the Week: Averie Collins

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter September 10, 2019

Gonzaga University held the No. 17 WSU soccer team scoreless Thursday night until graduate student Averie Collins scored a goal after regulation to give the Cougars a 1-0 victory. WSU is now 4-0 against...

Pac-12 Power Rankings

Pac-12 Power Rankings

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR, Evergreen reporter September 10, 2019

      (11) Utah (2-0, Last: 2) A convincing 35-17 win over Northern Illinois and a UW collapse, move the Utes into the top spot in the conference. Quarterback Tyler Huntley was efficient in...

Graduate student wide receiver Brandon Arconado scores a touchdown against University of Northern Colorado Saturday afternoon at Martin Stadium.

Cougars send Bears into early hibernation

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter September 9, 2019

WSU played its second non-conference scheduled game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado Bears on Saturday, resulting in a 59-17 win for the Cougars. The scoring started in the...

Then-sophomore outside hitter Penny Tusa and then-senior defensive specialist Abby Phillips celebrate after the win against the University of Tennessee on Dec. 1, 2018, in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball sets up for great season

JACLYN SEIFERT and GRACE ARNIS September 9, 2019

The WSU women’s volleyball team won all three of their matches this weekend at the North Portland Marriott Invite in Portland, Oregon. In the first match Friday morning, the Cougars (5-1) beat out...

Redshirt senior quarterback Anthony Gordon runs towards the sideline during the game against New Mexico State on Aug. 31 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars to battle Northern Colorado Bears

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2019

No. 22 WSU Football will face the University of Northern Colorado Bears at 2 p.m. Saturday at Martin Stadium. The Cougars (1-0) are coming off a 58-7 victory against New Mexico State University, which...

A Cougar tradition 40 years in the making. A group of friends 30+ in size come together at the Residence Inn by Marriott on Friday evening.

40 years of Cougar football, friendship

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 6, 2019

This weekend’s football game against Northern Colorado is a special occasion for a particular group of Cougs. WSU alumnus George Adams and his friends from Neill Hall — back when it was a residence...

Freshman defender Sophie Dimry protects the ball from Montana freshman midfielder Quinn Peacock.

Cougars go to overtime, beat Gonzaga

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter September 6, 2019

Neither the field lights nor the Gonzaga Bulldogs could stop the No. 17 WSU soccer team during the Cougars 1-0 win in Thursday's match. In the 23rd minute, the field’s lights went out during a Cougar...

Then-junior setter Ashley Brown sets the ball in the game against Utah on Sept. 28 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball travels to Portland

GRACE ARNIS, Former Evergreen managing editor September 5, 2019

WSU (2-1) volleyball travels to play in the North Portland Marriott Invite this weekend in Portland, Oregon. The Cougars will face Utah State University (0-4), University of Portland (2-1) and University...

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