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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

Freshman forward Shir Levy passes the ball to her teammate in the game against Utah State on Nov. 6 in Beasley Stadium.

Athlete of the Week: Shir Levy

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR, Evergreen reporter January 15, 2019

Normally, the Evergreen Athlete of the Week is a player coming off a huge statistical game, a player who just set a record, or a player who made a game-winning play. This week is a little different. Shir...

WSU Crimson Girls dance on the field Sept. 8 at the football game against San Jose State in Martin Stadium.

WSU cheer squad, Crimson Girls will compete at nationals

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 15, 2019

WSU Cheer and the Crimson Girls will compete at nationals for the sixth-straight year this Friday through Sunday at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Both teams will take part in the...

From left: Mark, Ryan and Kym Hilinski hold up three fingers in honor of Tyler Hilinski as members of Hilinski’s Hope raise the flag before the first home football game of the season Sept. 8, 2018 at Martin Stadium.

Hilinski’s Hope partners with NCAA to promote mental health

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 14, 2019

Hilinski's Hope Foundation will partner with the NCAA Sport Science Institute to increase mental health awareness in college athletics, according to a press release. "The NCAA Sport Science Institute...

Freshman forward Shir Levy drives past junior guard Quinessa Caylao-Do for a layup in the game against Colorado on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum. Levy finished with six points as the Cougars defeated the Buffaloes 74-48.

Cougs crush Buffs to end losing streak

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter January 13, 2019

A three-game losing streak for WSU women’s basketball came to an end Sunday when they defeated Colorado 74-48 in Pullman. The Cougars (7-9, 2-3) had just a seven-point lead at halftime, but outscored...

Junior power forward Isaiah Wade shoots a layup past Cal Poly sophomore wing Mark Crowe during the Cougars’ 84-70 win over the Mustangs on Nov. 19 in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU loses sixth straight game to Utah

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter January 13, 2019

WSU men’s basketball team fell to Utah 88-70 Saturday night in Salt Lake City as the Cougars played without senior forward Robert Franks for the fourth straight game. The Cougars (7-9, 0-3) got off...

Then-junior Katelyn Frost competes in the pole vault during a dual track meet against University of Washington on April 28 at Mooberry Track.

Track claims 11 victories to open indoor season

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 13, 2019

WSU track and field opened its indoor season Saturday as the team took home 11 event victories. The Cougars sent athletes to compete at the UW Indoor Preview in Seattle and the Bronco Invite in Nampa,...

WSU freshman Savanna Ly-Nguyen prepares to return a ball during her singles match against Idaho’s Anna Stefani on Saturday at Hollingbery Fieldhouse. Ly-Nguyen won the match in straight sets.

Tennis sweeps pair of opponents Saturday

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter January 13, 2019

In the air-conditioned Hollingbery Fieldhouse, Cougar tennis had no trouble turning up the heat during a pair of matches Saturday as they swept both Idaho and Eastern Washington 7-0. Head Coach Lisa...

Freshman freestyle swimmer Keiana Fountaine finishes third in the womens 100 freestyle heat against Boise State on Nov. 10 at Gibb Pool.

Swim falls to pair of Pac-12 foes in Arizona

SIGMUND SEROKA, Evergreen reporter January 12, 2019

WSU swimming traveled to the desert to take on a pair of Pac-12 foes Friday and Saturday. The Cougars (3-6, 0-4) battled No. 14 Arizona (3-2, 2-2) first on Friday and failed to start their road trip...

Junior guard Chanelle Molina cuts through the Utah defense Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars comeback attempt falls short against Utah

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter January 12, 2019

WSU women’s basketball lost its first home conference game of the season 72-68 to Utah on Friday night in Beasley Coliseum. Head Coach Kamie Ethridge said the Cougars played slow and let the Utes...

an Francisco players attempt to block WSU senior center Maria Kostourkova’s shot during a game Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Struggling Cougs battle soaring Utes

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 11, 2019

WSU women’s basketball will play in front of its home crowd for the first time since Dec. 1 when they host Utah on Friday night. The Cougars (6-8, 1-2) return to Beasley Coliseum after a six-game...

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