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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

WSU redshirt freshman forward Arinze Chidom attempts a layup in a game yesterday 
against Seatle University at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won 75-59.

Men’s basketball takes down Seattle University

DANIEL PARAMO, Evergreen reporter November 15, 2017

WSU men’s basketball (2-0) faced off against Seattle University (1-1) in its second consecutive home game to start the season. The Cougars edged out the Redhawks 75-59, swinging the all-time record to...

Junior Faith Julian takes her turn during the WSU Bowling Club meeting at Zeppoz.

Bowling works to improve relations with UREC

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 14, 2017

The WSU Bowling Club is on probation for the academic year after failing to compete in three tournaments and raising the required amount of money. Bowling Club President Megan Wittenberg said they only...

A WSU cheerleader is thrown into the air during a Sept. 23 football game against Nevada at Martin Stadium.

WSU cheer committed to honing its craft

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 14, 2017

Spirit coordinator and cheer Head Coach Chris Opheim tells his athletes it takes 10,000 repetitions to master something. Both the cheer and dance squads hold two-hour practices three days a week, immediately...

WSU senior guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou dodges a defender during a game 
against The Master’s University on Nov. 1.

Women’s basketball hoping to rebound in California

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor November 13, 2017

Cougar women’s basketball holds a 0-2 record for the first time since 2012. It certainly is not the start WSU hoped for, as Head Coach June Daugherty said her team had elevated expectations going into...

Junior forward Robert Franks goes up for a shot against Texas Southern University on   Sunday.

Cougars prepare for second game of season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter November 13, 2017

WSU men’s basketball (1-0) won its season opener against Texas Southern University in overtime Sunday and will shift its focus to its next opponent, Seattle University (1-1). Seattle lost its opening...

WSU senior guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou, center, and junior center Maria Kostourkova, right, prepare to block University of California, Davis, senior forward Pele Gianotti in Friday’s game. UC Davis won 91-76.

Women’s basketball begins road trip with two losses

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist November 13, 2017

WSU lost to Saint Mary’s College by a score of 81-75 Sunday afternoon in California, starting the year 0-2 for the first time since the 2012-2013 season. The game was back-and-forth throughout, but...

Redshirt freshman forward Arinze Chidom blocks Texas State University junior guard Derrick Bruce in Sunday’s game. WSU won 86-84 in overtime.

Men’s basketball comes back for first win

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 12, 2017

WSU men’s basketball (1-0) opened the season by overcoming an 18-point halftime deficit to defeat Texas Southern University (0-2) 86-84 in overtime Sunday. The Cougars were down by as many as 22 points...

Stanford junior middle blocker Tami Alade tries to get past the block party, set up by WSU senior opposite Casey Schoenlein, junior opposite Claire Martin and junior middle blocker Ella Lajos.

Volleyball forces four sets against No. 2 Stanford

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 12, 2017

WSU volleyball fell to No. 2 Stanford University in four sets Saturday night. This match was the second meeting of the regular season between the Cougars and the Cardinal. “I'm very proud of the way...

USC sophomore defender Julia Bingham challenges WSU redshirt sophomore midfielder Shayna Whieldon for the ball in an Oct. 22 game.

Cougar soccer advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 12, 2017

WSU soccer (10-7-3) eliminated No. 8 University of Central Florida (13-2-3) with a 1-0 victory Saturday to open play in the NCAA Tournament. Saturday’s loss was only the second of the season for the...

Redshirt senior quarterback Luke Falk prepares for a passing play in Saturdays game against University of Utah.

Defense dominates in Utah, Cougars await Apple Cup

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 12, 2017

Turnovers got the scoring started for WSU (9-2, 6-2), and it was a turnover that sealed the 33-25 victory against University of Utah (5-5, 2-5). Previously ranked No. 19, the Cougars now sit at No. 15....

Then-sophomore Ashley Brown sets up junior middle blocker Ella Lajos for the swing kill against University of California, Berkeley Nov. 11, 2017 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball sweeps California, prepares for No. 2 Stanford

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 11, 2017

WSU volleyball defeated University of California, Berkeley (13-14, 4-12) in three sets Friday night. This match marks the Cougars’ fourth conference victory and first sweep in Pac-12 play this season. “It...

Freshman forward Elyse Bennett chases down the ball after taking possession with a header during a Sept. 21 game against Stanford University.

WSU soccer to play UCF in first round of NCAA tournament

DANIEL PARAMO, Evergreen reporter November 10, 2017

With the soccer regular season over, WSU will travel to Florida to face its first opponent of the NCAA tournament, No. 8 University of Central Florida. The Knights are undefeated in conference play and...

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