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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

The 2024 WSU baseball team, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs flushing recent failure; prep for Cal

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 12, 2024

After taking a tough loss Tuesday, WSU is back at Bailey-Brayton Field to take on Cal for a three-game weekend set. The Cougs are just 2-5 in their latest stretch and 1-4 against Pac-12 schools.  WSU...

Kamie Ethridge points to the crowd after the Cougs took down Toledo in the third round of the WBIT, March 29, in Pullman, Wash.

Kamie Ethridge signs contract extension through 2029–30 season

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor April 11, 2024

Weeks after WSU lost its men’s basketball coach and athletic director, the Cougs retained women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge. Ethridge signed a one-year contract extension through 2029–30...

Lisa Roman raising ol Crimson Sept. 24 2022 at Gesa Field. Courtesy WSU Athletics

Coug Olympians: Lisa Roman

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter April 11, 2024

There are just over 100 days until the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off in Paris.  Several current WSU student-athletes will have their sights set on the chance to compete at the Olympic level...

Isaiah Watts carefully watches the hands of Oregons ball handler, Jan. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

David Riley’s hiring a full circle moment for one current Coug

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 11, 2024

When WSU Athletics announced the hiring of former Eastern Washington University basketball head coach David Riley as the Cougs newest head honcho, it was even more special for one of the current players...

David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

David Riley opens era with introductory press conference

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 11, 2024

The David Riley era at WSU began April 4 with his first press conference in crimson and gray. The 20th WSU men’s basketball head coach was introduced by school president Kirk Schulz and interim athletic...

John Paredes runs a 6.91 60 during the mens 60 dash prelim, Jan. 20, in Moscow, Idaho.

Cougs back on Boppell Track

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter April 11, 2024

The WSU track and field squad headed north Friday to the Whitworth Peace Meet in Spokane. The Cougs accounted for eight wins overall, maintaining their steady streak of success in the 2024 outdoor season. Senior...

Boise State University lines up against Washington State University during the game against BSU on Sept. 9 at Martin Stadium.

THUMMEL: WSU Athletics should use Boise State as an example

ZACH THUMMEL April 11, 2024

Since the legalization of name image and likeness (NIL), college athletic leaders have implemented programs to maximize student-athlete acquisition for various sports.  This new reality makes it more...

Jacob Morrow timing up the pitcher on the on-deck circle, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs and Zags combine for 29 runs; WSU scores just 7

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 10, 2024

Gonzaga won the game in the first inning. Scoring 14 runs before recording their third out of the plate, 17 batters stepped into the box to face a collective of three different WSU arms. If the Bulldogs...

John Mateer tries to fit the ball in a seem against Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

New faces shine in first Cougar Spring scrimmage

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor April 9, 2024

The 2024 football season will be one with more turnover than one could imagine. From a nearly entirely new slate of opponents to a plethora of new skill players, WSU is a different team than a year ago....

Brennan Jackson at midfield as the Cougs lose the coin toss, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Hicks, Jackson shine at Wazzu Pro Day

ZACH THUMMEL April 9, 2024

WSU football held its Pro Day at the University of Idaho on March 28, where Cougs displayed their skills in front of critics, hoping to earn a spot at the professional level.  A successful Pro Day...

Cole Cramer barrels up the ball for one of his three hits in game one of the doubleheader against Rhode Island, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Lim nearly no hits Cougs; WSU loses series to Stanford

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 7, 2024

Max Hartman led off the ninth inning with a walk. Joey Kramer and Alan Shibley both struck out looking and with two outs, Casen Taggart reached on an error. With Hartman and Taggart on base, the Cougs...

Carly Ostrem (L), Addi Wong (M) and Cristian Gonzalez (R) pose at midcourt after a WSU MBB game, Feb. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu Sports Network: where sports meet media

ANNA ADAMS, Managing editor April 4, 2024

Cable 8 Productions has long been a staple of media and TV production for WSU students. One branch of Cable 8, Wazzu Sports Network, has allowed students to gain real-world experience in creating sports...

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