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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

Milan Acquaah attempts to slip past an OSU guard Wednesday in a game at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars collapse late in overtime loss to Ducks

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter March 8, 2018

WSU men’s basketball controlled the game for most of the night but let its lead slip late resulting in a 64-62 overtime loss to University of Oregon in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament on Wednesday. Oregon...

Danny Sinatro explains how he stays focused on baseball and how his coaches encourage him to play better on a daily basis. He has stolen three bases this season.

Sinatro dives for a major league dream

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter March 8, 2018

The Sinatros have a particular affinity for baseball. Matt Sinatro played in the MLB from 1981 to 1992 and coached the Seattle Mariners under Lou Piniella from 1995 to 2002. His eldest sons, Jimmy and...

Then sophomore Andres Alvarez runs toward first base in a game against Utah Valley March 11, 2017 at Bailey–Brayton Field. Alvarez has a .355 batting average so far this season.

Cougars finally gearing up for home opener

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter March 8, 2018

Snow covered the stands at Bailey-Brayton Field on Tuesday as WSU baseball practiced before this week’s four-game home opening series against Saint Mary’s College. The Cougars (2-6) were scheduled...

Alissa Brooks-Johnson talks about how she is preparing for the NCAA Indoor Championship and her decision to medically redshirt during junior season Monday in Bohler Gymnasium.

Brooks-Johnson stands out among the field

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter March 8, 2018

Redshirt senior multi-event performer Alissa Brooks-Johnson realized track and field was for her in high school. With the help of her mother and coach, Karen Brooks, she prospered into a student-athlete...

WSU junior guard Kwinton Hinson soars over Oregon State defenders and Cougar teammates as he goes for a layup Saturday night at Beasley Coliseum. Hinson scored five points in the game.

Last chance to make the big dance

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter March 6, 2018

WSU men’s basketball will look to win a first-round game in the Pac-12 tournament for the first time since the 2008-2009 season when they take on University of Oregon on Wednesday. The Cougars (12-18,...

Junior Tiffany Mylonas focuses on returning the ball against Eastern Washington on Feb. 24 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Cougar tennis off to best start in program history

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2018

WSU tennis defeated Boise State University 7-0 Monday, marking the Cougars’ 10th sweep this season and their 14th win. WSU’s 14-1 record is the best start in program history, and they improved to...

Junior AJ Armstrong watches his drive at the Desert Mountain Collegiate on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Men’s golf takes fourth at Desert Mountain Collegiate

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2018

After jumping two spots in the leaderboard in the final round, WSU men’s golf team claimed fourth in the Desert Mountain Collegiate in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday. Seniors Derek Bayley, Zach Anderson...

Junior Tiffany Mylonas plays in a singles match against Eastern Washington on Feb. 24 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis claims sixth straight victory against BYU

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2018

WSU tennis completed a three-game road trip Saturday with a victory over Brigham Young University to improve to 13-1 on the season. The Cougars’ trip started Thursday morning against Idaho State University...

Redshirt senior forward Drick Bernstine slams in a basket against Oregon State in his final regular season game Saturday evening at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars crushed on senior night

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist March 4, 2018

Senior night didn’t go as planned for WSU men’s basketball as they were routed 92-67 by Oregon State University on Saturday. This marks the fourth time this season the Cougars have given up over...

Then-sophomore infielder Andres Alvarez follows through with his swing 
during a game against Utah Valley on March 12 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars’ mistakes piling up in early part of season

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen columnist March 2, 2018

WSU baseball cancelled its four-game opening homestand against Sacramento State slated for the weekend due to inclement weather, and that’s probably for the best. The Cougars began their season with...

Then-junior outfielder JJ Hancock leads off second base against Arizona on April 9 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Hancock: a Cougar from the start

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter March 2, 2018

Senior right-fielder JJ Hancock has ties to Pullman and WSU that extend beyond the school he attends and the team he plays for. Hancock grew up as a fan of the Cougars thanks to his grandfather. Hec...

Sophomore guard Malachi Flynn looks for a pass against Oregon on Thursday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars edge Ducks to elude season sweep

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter March 1, 2018

After failing to close a victory against Stanford University on Saturday, WSU men’s basketball returned to its home court and did just that against the University of Oregon, defeating them 78-76. In...

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