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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

Week 13 Pac-12 North power rankings

Week 13 Pac-12 North power rankings

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR, Evergreen reporter November 27, 2018

Here is how the Pac-12 North teams stack up after week 13. No. 10 University of Washington (Last week: 2) The Huskies continue to own the Cougars, defeating them 28-15 on Friday in Pullman. UW...

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.

Men’s basketball faces Matadors

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter November 27, 2018

The WSU men’s basketball team will host California State University, Northridge, at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars (3-1) have won their last two games against California Polytechnic...

Senior defensive specialist Olivia Coale, left, and junior setter Ashley Brown, right, react to the announcement of the Cougars seeding in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night in Martin Stadium. “This is the first time since we’ve been coaching that we know we’re going to the tournament,” Head Coach Jen Greeny said before the NCAA Selection Show began on ESPNU.

Volleyball earns bid to NCAA Tournament

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter November 26, 2018

It was quite the weekend for the WSU volleyball team. The Cougars defeated then-No. 19 University of Washington on Saturday in Pullman for the first time since 2009. Following that, it was revealed Sunday...

Senior guard Vionte Daniels shoots a three-pointer in the game against Delaware State University on Saturday night in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU downs Delaware State with second half surge

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter November 25, 2018

What looked like a close game in the first half turned out to be a one-sided affair as WSU men’s basketball swatted the Delaware State University Hornets out of Pullman on Saturday, defeating them by...

Senior outside hitter McKenna Woodford hits the ball against University of Washington on Saturday in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball downs cross state rival in five sets

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter November 25, 2018

No. 20 WSU volleyball closed out its regular season with a thrilling five set victory over No. 19 University of Washington on Saturday. This was the second time these teams met this season. The first...

The WSU womens basketball team huddles up before the game against University of Nebraska on Nov. 16 in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars picked up their first road win of the season against Jacksonville State University on Saturday.

Women’s basketball picks up first road win

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter November 24, 2018

WSU women’s basketball went 1-1 in games in the Warner Center Marriot Thanksgiving Basketball Classic over the weekend at the Matadome in Northridge, California. The Cougars (2-4) faced host team...

Junior cornerback Marcus Strong attempts to rally WSU fans during the first half of the Apple Cup on Friday night at Martin Stadium. The Cougars lost 28-15.

WSU loses sixth-straight Apple Cup

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter November 24, 2018

There are few experiences in the world like the Apple Cup, and there is nothing like playing it in blizzard conditions to decide who will win the Pac-12 North. No. 8 WSU had that opportunity Friday,...

UW marching band will not attend Apple Cup

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 23, 2018

The University of Washington Husky Marching Band will not be at the Apple Cup on Friday after a bus carrying approximately 50 band members rolled over on Interstate 90 near George, Washington on Thursday...

Cougar fans and players carry Andrew Furney off the field at Martin Stadium after an Apple Cup victory on Nov. 23, 2012.

Battle for Pac-12 North supremacy

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

There are very few days over the course of year where a state and even families are divided. However, the time has come when friends and families support their school, even if it means rooting against...

Bus reportedly carrying UW Marching Band to Apple Cup rolls over

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

A charter bus reportedly carrying the University of Washington Husky Marching Band to Pullman for Friday’s Apple Cup has rolled over on Interstate 90 near George, Washington. Initial reports have...

UW’s impact players

UW’s impact players

JOSH KIRSHENBAUM, The Daily UW sports editor November 22, 2018

Myles Gaskin Look, it’s the obvious choice, but it has to be made. No matter how good Jake Browning and the UW passing attack is, the Washington offense at its best begins and ends with Gaskin. An...

Burr-Kirven led the Huskies in tackles in eight of their 13 games last year. “Playing linebacker, it’s
your job to make tackles, that’s how it’s always going to be,” he said.

How Ben Burr-Kirven leads from the middle

JOSH KIRSHENBAUM, The Daily UW sports editor November 22, 2018

Football — like love, like business, like life — is a game of give and take. When Washington went to Salt Lake City to face Utah earlier this season, Ben Burr-Kirven took first. Then he gave. Late...

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