The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

Senior distance runner Devon Bortfeld competes in the womens 3000 meter steeplechase during the WSU-UW dual on April 28 at Mooberry Track.and Field Complex.

Several Cougars head to Eugene for NCAA Championships

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor June 5, 2018

WSU will have six athletes competing in the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships starting Wednesday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The six Cougar athletes competing in the championships qualified...

Former WSU kicker Jason Hanson made 19 field goals of 50-plus yards during his time as a Cougar.

Former WSU kicker named on college Hall of Fame ballot

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor June 4, 2018

Former WSU kicker Jason Hanson was named on the 2019 College Football Hall of Fame ballot by the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame on Monday. The announcement of the 2019 Hall...

WSU Athletics will present a budget plan to address the deficit facing the department in front of the WSU Board of Regents June 7-8.

Athletics budgets 27 percent increase in revenue, record ticket sales, higher fees

IAN SMAY and DYLAN GREENE May 31, 2018

A new budget plan released by WSU Athletics on Thursday counts on student fees doubling by fiscal year 2022 to help address the more than $60 million deficit facing the department. The plan, released...

Forward Robert Franks led the Cougars in scoring last season and has decided to return for his senior season.

Franks returns for senior season

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor May 30, 2018

WSU forward Robert Franks has withdrawn from the 2018 NBA Draft and will return to Pullman for his senior season. “We are glad that Robert got the opportunity to test the NBA waters,” Head Coach...

Then-senior first baseman James Rudkin steps to the plate and awaits a pitch against Utah on May 24.

WSU drops season finale

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter May 26, 2018

WSU baseball lost 12-11 to University of Utah in its season finale Saturday as Cougar fans bid farewell to nine seniors. Down a run, junior infielder Justin Harrer grounded into a double play with the...

Then-freshman left-handed pitcher Bryce Moyle throws a pitch during a game against Utah on May 24.

Utes wear down Cougars

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter May 25, 2018

WSU baseball lost 9-3 in the second game of a series with University of Utah on Friday. Senior left-handed pitcher Scotty Sunitsch started on the mound for WSU (16-32-1) and held the Utes (15-39) to...

Then-senior outfielder Blake Clanton stares down the ball and takes a pitch against Utah.

Cougs storm past Utes

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter May 24, 2018

Four players homered as WSU baseball won 14-5 over University of Utah in the series opener Thursday. Senior first baseman James Rudkin and senior outfielder JJ Hancock each hit two-run home runs in...

Palouse Road Runners members Ben Calabretta, left, Cara Hawkins-Jedlicka, Nicholas Potter and Carole Williams warm up prior to their weekly workout at the Dan O’Brien Track and Field Complex in Moscow.

Dedicated to giving back to local youth

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor May 24, 2018

A constant thumping of shoes connecting with the ground can be heard over the gasps of people reaching for air as sweat and exhaustion covers their face. “15 seconds,” Cara Hawkins-Jedlicka shouts. The...

Senior outfielder Blake Clanton received the Oviatt-Lang Award on May 4 for his efforts in the weight room.

Clanton leaves legacy of dedication as career nears end

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter May 24, 2018

Four years of hard work behind the scenes culminated in peak performance on the field and recognition off of it. That’s the legacy WSU senior outfielder Blake Clanton leaves behind for future players...

Senior outfielder JJ Hancock looks in a fly ball and prepares to catch it in a game against Saint Mary’s on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars close out regular season at home

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter May 24, 2018

Nine seniors will step on Bailey-Brayton Field for the final time when WSU baseball hosts University of Utah for a three-game series starting Thursday. The teams will battle for last place in the conference...

Straub comes to Pullman after serving as the associate director of development for Ohio State University.

Chun hires new Cougar Athletic Fund director

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor May 23, 2018

WSU Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced the hiring of Mitch Straub as senior associate athletic director of the Cougar Athletic Fund on Wednesday during an interview with Pullman Radio Morning News. Straub...

Sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro fouls off a ball in a game against USC on May 11 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Stanford sweeps Cougars

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter May 20, 2018

WSU baseball lost 4-2 as No. 3 Stanford University completed the series sweep Sunday. Junior right-handed pitcher Parker McFadden started on the mound for the Cougars (15-31-1). He allowed one run on...

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