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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

Junior forward Robert Franks passes the ball across court in front of the Idaho basket on Dec. 6 at the Kibbie Dome.

Cougars look to end three-game losing streak

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 11, 2018

The difference in momentum between WSU men’s basketball and Stanford University coming into Thursday’s game couldn’t be bigger than it is right now. WSU has opened Pac-12 play with three straight...

Wayne Phipps, director of WSU cross country/track and field, describes the 
challenges of transitioning from the indoor to outdoor track season.

Anticipation grows as track and field opens indoor season

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 11, 2018

The Cougars are preparing for indoor track and field, and will open the season this weekend with two meets. Wayne Phipps, director of cross-country/track and field, said the team will be looking to...

Brock Eager talks about his training and goals to become an Olympic athlete on Jan. 8.

Olympic-sized dream

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 11, 2018

253 feet. That’s the distance Brock Eager has to throw a 16-pound metal ball attached to a steel wire in order to accomplish his dream of making it to the Olympics as a hammer thrower. “I think...

WSU removes request for expanded alcohol sales

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 9, 2018

The university has withdrawn a request made in spring 2016 to expand alcohol sales at home football games, a move that would have helped to relieve the athletics department’s multi-million dollar budget...

Leach adds another coach to staff

Leach adds another coach to staff

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 9, 2018

WSU head football coach Mike Leach promoted Darcel McBath to an assistant coach position Tuesday, according to a WSU news release. McBath's specific role on the team has yet to be determined, but he...

Redshirt sophomore running back James Williams runs the ball against Michigan State on Dec. 28 in the Holiday Bowl.

WSU season filled with roller coaster of emotions

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter January 9, 2018

In the wild ride of 2017’s football season, victories heralded a promising direction for WSU football while gut-wrenching losses gave fans doubt for the future. We can reach one conclusion: last season...

Redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah goes for a shot against Idaho on Dec. 6.

Cougars rough conference start raises concern

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen columnist January 9, 2018

WSU men’s basketball failed to seal the deal in multiple late-game battles over the past few weeks. The team collapsed on Saturday against rival school University of Washington. They led for 33 straight...

Oregon State junior quarterback Jake Luton is taken off the field after being knocked unconciouos during a running play Sept. 16, 2017 in Martin Stadium.

Cannabis better than pills for football players

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist January 9, 2018

We all know the dangers that come with playing the game of football, short-term and long-term. The future of the sport is growing more uncertain with the risk of head trauma and other life-altering injuries. The...

Former Minnesota head coach Tracy Claeys disputes a call during the second quarter against Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. Minnesota won, 17-12.

WSU fills defensive coordinator position

RYAN MOSHER and DYLAN GREENE January 8, 2018

WSU has hired Tracy Claeys, a former head coach at University of Minnesota in 2016, as its new defensive coordinator. Claeys will fill the hole left by former Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch, who...

WSU redshirt sophomore forward Boruslava Hristova dribbles the ball down the court against Utah on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars stumble in closing seconds against Utah

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter January 7, 2018

WSU women’s basketball lost 81-79 to University of Utah in the closing seconds of Sunday’s game. At seven seconds remaining, the game was tied. Utah senior forward Emily Potter missed a jump shot...

Sophomore Melisa Ates plays Cal State, Northridge, on Friday in Honolulu.

Cougar tennis impresses in Hawaii

DANI PARAMO, Evergreen reporter January 7, 2018

WSU tennis opened the spring portion of its 2017-2018 season during the Weinman Foundation Invitational in Honolulu. The Cougars competed against California State University, Northridge, and host University...

Guard Malachi Flynn throws a pass that is pushed out of bounds by a UI defender on Dec. 6 at the Kibbie Dome.

Men’s basketball nearly notches first conference win

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 6, 2018

Men’s basketball, seeking revenge for the football team’s defeat to the University of Washington in the Apple Cup, fell just short in a 70-65 loss to the Huskies on Saturday in Beasley Coliseum. WSU...

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