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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

Pac-12 Womens Basketball Power Rankings - Week 4

Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Power Rankings – Week 4

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter January 29, 2019

No. 4 Oregon (Last: 1)   The Ducks continue to lead the field of Pac-12 teams, as they are the only remaining undefeated Pac-12 team in conference play after sweeping both of the Washington...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kainoa Wilson celebrates after forcing a fumble on a kickoff during a game against Eastern Washington on Sept. 15 at Martin Stadium.

Wide receiver Kainoa Wilson leaves football team

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 28, 2019

Redshirt junior wide receiver and walk-on Kainoa Wilson has left the Cougar football program, Associate Director of Athletics Bill Stevens confirmed Monday. The reason for Wilson's departure is unknown,...

Senior Keelan Halligan clears the bar in the high jump at the WSU Indoor on Jan. 19 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Track and field dominates competition in New Mexico

SIGMUND SEROKA, Evergreen reporter January 28, 2019

WSU track and field split its team to compete in the UW Invitational in Seattle and the New Mexico Team Invitational in Albuquerque last weekend. The Cougars dominated in New Mexico, claiming 10 event...

From left, senior guard Viont’e Daniels freshman forward CJ Elleby and junior point guard Jervae Robinson celebrate in the game against Cal on Jan. 17 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU won 82-59.

Second half collapse haunts WSU in loss to Ducks

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter January 27, 2019

WSU men’s basketball team fell 78-58 to Oregon on Sunday in Eugene after leading by four points at halftime. The defeat was the Cougars (8-12, 1-6) third straight as the team increased their road...

Freshman Yang Lee serves over junior Melisa Ates during a doubles match against Idaho Jan. 12 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse. The Cougars swept the Vandals 4-0.

Tennis drops first match of year against No. 1 Stanford

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter January 27, 2019

WSU tennis dropped its first match of the season as they fell to No. 1 Stanford 4-0 Sunday in the second round of the ITA Kickoff Weekend in California. The Cougars (6-1) advanced to the second round...

Senior guard Alexys Swedlund misses a shot during the game against Oregon State on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

Ugly offensive performance plagues Cougs in loss to No. 9 Oregon State

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 27, 2019

A low-scoring affair saw WSU women’s basketball fall to No. 9 Oregon State 52-35 on Sunday in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars (7-13, 2-7) shot just 25.5 percent from the field in the game and scored a...

Freshman Savanna Ly-Nguyen prepares to return a ball during her singles match against Idahos Anna Stefani on Jan. 12 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis fights back from 3-0 deficit to top SMU

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter January 27, 2019

Cougar tennis fought back from a 3-0 deficit to defeat Southern Methodist University 4-3 Saturday in a thrilling match at the ITA Kickoff Classic in Stanford, California. The victory means WSU will...

WSU junior guard Chanelle Molina looks towards the basket while an Oregon defender guards her in a game Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars stumble in second half against No. 5 Oregon

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter January 26, 2019

After leading at halftime, WSU women’s basketball fell to No. 5 Oregon 79-64 Friday night in Beasley Coliseum. Head Coach Kamie Ethridge said she saw the Cougars bring a bigger presence on both ends...

Redshirt junior forward Borislava Hristova looks for an open teammate in a game against Utah on Jan. 11 at Beasley Coliseum.

No. 5 Ducks come to Pullman

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter January 25, 2019

WSU women’s basketball returns home to face two ranked opponents after losing to a pair of conference foes in the Bay Area this past weekend. The Cougars (7-11, 2-5) will face No. 5 Oregon on Friday...

Freshman forward Ula Motuga says she is hoping to make a difference in her time at WSU. “We need to build a winning culture just so we can have some success in the future.”

Motuga turns unintended destination into home

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 25, 2019

Freshman forward Ula Motuga had a different route to becoming a Cougar than most of her teammates. From Logan, Australia, Motuga had a long distance to travel to come to WSU. However, Pullman wasn’t...

WSU junior guard Ahmed Ali tries to get past Cal junior guard Paris Austin during a game Jan. 17 at Beasley Coliseum. The game resulted in a 82-59 win for the Cougars.

Cougs road woes continue as they fall to OSU

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter January 24, 2019

WSU men’s basketball remained winless away from Beasley Coliseum after suffering a 90-77 defeat to Oregon State on Thursday night in Corvallis. Both teams got off to fast offensive starts as WSU shot...

WSU Senior Tiffany Mylonas returns a ball during singles play against EWU Sophomore Zoey Nelson on Jan. 12 in Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Cougar tennis faces SMU on road Saturday

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter January 24, 2019

Far away from snowy Pullman and following the recent victorious trip to the cold climate of Missoula, Montana, the WSU tennis team will travel to a much warmer climate. For the weekend, the Cougars...

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