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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

A Cougar swimmer makes her way through the water during a meet against Oregon State on Friday.

Cougars crush Beavers in final home meet of season

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 28, 2018

WSU swimming emerged victorious from Gibb Pool after a commanding 163-74 win over Oregon State University on Friday. This was the Cougars’ last home meet of the season, and it was especially important...

WSU redshirt junior forward Nike McClure goes up to block a shot from USC senior guard Sadie Edwards on Friday at Beasley Coliseum.

Turnovers plague women’s basketball in loss to Trojans

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter January 27, 2018

WSU women's basketball surrendered an 8-0 run to University of Southern California late in Friday’s game, ultimately leading to a 73-72 loss to the Trojans. Prior to giving up the lead, WSU (9-12,...

WSU redshirt junior forward Louise Brown goes for a layup against Saint Louis on Dec. 6 at Beasley Coliseum. Brown scored 11 points in the last game against UW.

Cougs hope to trounce Trojans

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter January 26, 2018

After losing to University of Washington in Seattle, despite a 13-2 fourth quarter run, women’s basketball will look to bounce back against University of Southern California on Friday. Senior guard...

Junior forward Robert Franks looks for an open in a game against Cal on Jan. 13 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU takes on cross state rival UW

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 26, 2018

WSU men’s basketball will face University of Washington on Sunday for the second time this season, looking for revenge. The Huskies (14-6, 4-3) beat the Cougs (9-10, 1-6) on Jan. 6 in Pullman. WSU...

Senior breaststroke and butterfly swimmer Anna Brolin pushes her way through the water during a swim meet.

Cougars hold first night meet of season against Beavers

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 25, 2018

WSU Swimming will have its last home meet of the season this week when they face Oregon State University. It will also be senior night for the team, as senior swimmers Anna Brolin, Rachel Thompson and...

DJ Mackie talks about the impact intramural sports has on students staying in school and in shape.

Deadline approaching for first half intramural leagues

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 25, 2018

The deadline to sign up for the semester’s first intramural sports league is approaching fast. There is a $20 fee to participate in UREC intramurals which covers participation for all sports during the...

Redshirt junior hurdler Adreonia Bradley clears a hurdle during her heat at the WSU Indoor Open on Jan. 20 in the indoor practice facility.

Track and field travels for a pair of meets this weekend

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter January 25, 2018

Coming off a home meet at the WSU Indoor Open, Cougar track and field will hit the road again participating in a pair of meets. Competition starts Friday as the men and women long distance runners will...

Freshman Emily Cook explains why she decided to swim for WSU and her goals in the pool for this season.

Finding a love for the water

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 25, 2018

Swimming was never at the forefront of freshman Emily Cook’s childhood. It wasn’t something she started at a young age and fell in love with. Cook’s parents, both swimmers, pushed her to just...

WSU introduces new athletic director

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 24, 2018

WSU President Kirk Schulz introduced Patrick Chun as the new director of athletics in a news conference Tuesday. Chun signed a five-year contract with WSU that pays $650,000 annually, Schulz said. Chun...

Junior sprinter Regyn Gaffney practices with her fellow track teammates at the Indoor Practice Facility on Jan. 9.

Sprinting toward the finish line

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 23, 2018

A joy founded in running without a care in the world developed for Regyn Gaffney at a young age. She recalls racing boys during elementary school and beating them every chance she got. The junior sprinter...

Redshirt junior defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa plays in a game against USC on Sept. 29. He decided to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Mata’afa’s decision to skip senior season could cost him

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 23, 2018

The NFL is a league for the best of the best, a dream of many, but a reality for very few. Redshirt junior defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa recently announced via social media that he is going...

WSU officially announces new athletic director

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter January 23, 2018

WSU will introduce Patrick Chun, former Florida Atlantic University athletic director, as its new AD at 11 a.m. Tuesday during a press conference. Chun will become the 14th athletic director in Cougar...

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