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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

WSU junior guard Chanelle Molina runs towards the basket as Saint Marys redshirt junior guard Jasmine Forcadilla prepares to stop her during a game Nov. 11 in Beasley Coliseum.

No. 5 Ducks crush Cougs by 40 points

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter January 6, 2019

WSU women’s basketball wrapped up a three-game road trip to start conference play with a blowout 98-58 loss to No. 5 Oregon on Sunday in Eugene. Senior guard Alexys Swedlund became the 19th player...

Then-junior guard Kwinton Hinson rushes towards the net past the Colorado defense on Feb. 19 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU drops Pac-12 opener

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter January 6, 2019

A 16-3 run early in the second half ultimately proved to be too much as WSU men’s basketball fell to UW 85-67 Saturday night in its conference opener in Seattle. The Huskies (10-4, 1-0) came into...

Redshirt junior running back James Williams attempts to leap over San Jose State senior cornerback John
Toussaint on Sept. 8 in Martin Stadium.

James Williams declares for NFL draft

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 5, 2019

Redshirt junior running back James Williams will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL draft. He announced his decision in a Twitter post Saturday. “I want to say this from the bottom...

Then-senior guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou attempts to slow down Oregon State junior guard Katie McWilliams as she drives toward the net during a game Feb. 9, 2018 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs upset bid falls short

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter January 5, 2019

WSU women’s basketball fell just short of pulling of an upset victory over No. 11 Oregon State on Friday night in Corvallis as they lost 76-69. Head Coach Kamie Ethridge said a month ago she was disappointed...

Head Coach Jen Greeny laughs while talking to senior outside hitter Taylor Mims in the game against Utah on Sep. 28 in Bohler Gym.

Jen Greeny receives new contract

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 4, 2019

After leading WSU volleyball to a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, Head Coach Jen Greeny has agreed to a new contract that will run through June 2024. Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced...

Then-redshirt sophomore forward Borislava Hristova jumps up for the ball against UW on Jan. 17, 2018 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars pick up first conference win

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter December 30, 2018

WSU women’s basketball opened up Pac-12 play defeating UW 79-76 Sunday afternoon in Seattle. The first of two games between the rivals this season opened up with neither team scoring for almost three...

Junior Guard Vionte Daniels holds the ball as he lands from a jump during the game against the California Golden Bears Saturday afternoon at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU loses third straight game

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter December 29, 2018

WSU men’s basketball lost its third straight game Saturday 79-71 to Santa Clara in Spokane. A victory away from Beasley Coliseum has evaded the Cougars all season and that will need to change as the...

Graduate quarterback Gardner Minshew II throws a pass during the 2018 Alamo Bowl against Iowa State on Friday night in San Antonio. Minshew now holds the Pac-12  single season passing record with 4,779 yards, breaking Cals Jared Goffs 4,714 yards in 2015. WSU beat ISU 28-26.

Minshew, Cougars finish off historic season with bowl victory

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter December 29, 2018

No. 13 WSU football defeated No. 24 Iowa State 28-26 in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Saturday night to earn its first bowl victory since 2015 and reach a program record 11 wins this season. “I couldn’t...

The WSU football team celebrates after their 28-26 win over Iowa State University on Friday night at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. The Cougars end their season 11-2.

Gallery: Alamo Bowl 2018

December 29, 2018

Junior forward Jeff Pollard attempts to score in the second half against California State University Northridge on Nov. 27 at Beasley Coliseum.

Late three-pointer sinks WSU

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter December 24, 2018

WSU men’s basketball lost its second straight close game at the Las Vegas Classic on Sunday against New Mexico State University 75-72. The Cougars (7-5) came out of the gate slow, putting them behind...

Senior forward Robert Franks jumps for a dunk in the home victory against Nicholls State on Nov. 11 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars stumble last against San Diego

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter December 22, 2018

Despite senior forward Robert Franks joining the 1,000-point club, WSU men’s basketball lost its first game in the Las Vegas Classic to University of San Diego on Saturday night. Franks is the 37th...

Freshman guard Cherilyn Molina runs up the court for a layup against San Francisco on Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball wins final game before conference play

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter December 21, 2018

The Duel in the Desert came to a close Thursday for WSU women’s basketball as the Cougars defeated Wichita State 85-59 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before the game, Head Coach Kamie Ethridge said for the...

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