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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

Senior guard Vionte Daniels guards a player in the game against Delaware State on Nov. 24 in Beasley Coliseum. WSU managed to tie Montana State in the first half of Sunday’s game, but struggled in the second half and eventually lost 95-90.

Men’s basketball falls to Montana State 95-90

SIGMUND SEROKA, Evergreen reporter December 9, 2018

WSU men’s basketball traveled to Kennewick, Washington, to face Montana State on Sunday, losing with a final score of 95-90. This was the Cougars’ third loss of the season, but they are still undefeated...

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

Cougs fall to No. 22 Gonzaga

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter December 9, 2018

WSU women’s basketball lost to No. 22 Gonzaga 76-53 on Sunday afternoon in Spokane. Head Coach Kamie Ethridge said the team struggled with staying disciplined in the first half which would have helped...

Junior libero Alexis Dirige receives a strike from Stanford on Nov. 16 at Bohler Gym. The Cougars lost to Stanford in the third round of the NCAA Tournament to end their 2018 season.

Cougars end season in third round of NCAA Tournament

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2018

A three-round tournament run for No. 16 seeded WSU volleyball came to an end Friday as the Cougars lost to No. 1 Stanford in California 3-1 in the Sweet Sixteen. This match would take away another Pac-12...

Junior guard Chanelle Molina runs in for a layup before getting fouled by San Francisco freshman guard Kia Vaalavirta on Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU will take on Gonzaga at 2 p.m. Sunday in Spokane.

Cougars face Zags for ninth straight season

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2018
WSU heads to Spokane to battle Bulldogs for 30th time in history
Senior defensive specialist Abby Phillips celebrates after scoring a point off a successful rally in the game against Tennessee on Saturday in Bohler Gym. After beating Tennessee, the Cougars advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2002.

WSU heads to Cali for Sweet Sixteen

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2018

After two huge wins at home, No. 16 WSU women’s volleyball is heading to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002. The Cougars (23-9, 12-8) will face No. 1 Stanford on Friday...

Senior guard Viont’e Daniels shoots a three-point shot in a game against Delaware State on Nov. 24 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU looks for first road win of season

SIGMUND SEROKA, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2018

WSU men's basketball will meet at a neutral site to face Montana State on Sunday. Both teams will be traveling to Kennewick, Washington, to play in the Cougars eighth game of the season. WSU (5-2) is...

Senior forward Robert Franks Jr., second from right, drives for a layup during the game against Nicholls State University on Nov. 11 in Beasley Coliseum. Franks led the team in scoring Wednesday night against Idaho with 22 points, followed by freshman forward CJ Elleby with 20.

WSU downs border rivals at home Wednesday

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter December 6, 2018

A battle took place on the basketball court as the neighboring Idaho Vandals traveled across the border to face WSU men’s basketball Wednesday in Beasley Coliseum. After losing to Idaho 91-64 last season,...

Head coach Mike Leach makes calls from the sideline in the game against Eastern Washington Sept. 15, 2018 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars take home Pac-12 awards

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter December 5, 2018

WSU Head Coach Mike Leach has been named Pac-12 Coach of the Year and quarterback Gardner Minshew II is the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. Leach won his award after leading WSU to a 10-win season...

The Cougars and Huskies  hope to meet up later this year, possibly in December.

Alamo Bowl marks disappointing end to great season

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor December 3, 2018

The selections for this year's bowl games were revealed Sunday, leaving all of WSU in shock as the No. 13 Cougars did not make a New Year’s Six bowl game. Instead, they ended up in the Valero Alamo Bowl...

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II gets tackled by Washington sophomore defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike during the Apple Cup on Nov. 23 at Martin Stadium.

‘We’re very disappointed with where we ended up’

JOHN SPELLMAN and KATIE ARCHER December 3, 2018

No. 13 WSU football learned Sunday that it will face No. 24 Iowa State on Dec. 28 in the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. The Cougars (10-2, 7-2) were hoping to receive a bid to a New Year’s...

WSU volleyball  celebrates after winning the match against Tennessee on Saturday in Bohler Gym to advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

Volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter December 2, 2018

For the first time since 2002, WSU volleyball will be playing in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Tennessee in four sets Saturday in Bohler Gym. This year marks the third consecutive...

Then-junior forward Robert Franks Jr. looks for an open pass during the game against Utah on Feb. 17 at Beasley Coliseum. Franks and freshman forward CJ Elleby combined for 35 of WSU’s 63 points against New Mexico State on Saturday.

Men’s basketball falls to New Mexico State 69-63

ALEX STEVENSON, Evergreen reporter December 2, 2018

WSU men's basketball couldn't bounce back from its slow start as it fell to New Mexico State 69-63 on Saturday. The Cougars failed to extend their win streak to four games as they traveled to play the...

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