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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

Tim Lewis discusses the challenges of not having enough referees throughout a season.

Referees work year round to prepare

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2017

Officials around the region are attending meetings and training sessions to shake off the rust in preparation for the upcoming high school basketball season. Tim Lewis, vice president and training coordinator...

Head Coach Mike Leach points to the jumbo Tron playing footage of a call 
and argues with a referee during the Dad’s Weekend game against Stanford.

Leach shifts focus to WSU’s next opponent

BRADEN JOHNSON, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2017

Aside from the whipping winds and the snow-slush mixture that accumulated on the Martin Stadium turf in last Saturday’s win over No. 21 Stanford, WSU Head Coach Mike Leach is anticipating a similar narrative...

WSU junior defender Maddy Haro battles freshman midfielder Olivia Van Der Jagt for the ball in a game against University of Washington on Friday.

WSU soccer ends regular season with tie against UW

DANIEL PARAMO, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2017

A scoreless draw on a nearly-freezing night in Seattle rounded out the regular season for WSU soccer (9-7-3, 4-6-1). Neither the Cougs nor rival University of Washington (9-8-3, 2-6-3) scored in regulation,...

Redshirt senior quarterback Luke Falk hands off the ball to redshirt senior running back Jamal Morrow during the WSU vs. Stanford game.

Football 7-0 at home for first time in program

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2017

No. 25 WSU (8-2, 5-2) sealed an undefeated record at Martin Stadium this season as the Cougars pulled out a 24-21 win against No. 18 Stanford University (6-3, 5-2) on Saturday. “Everybody had...

Senior lineman Frankie Luvu talks after practice Tuesday night about his preparations for Saturday’s game against Stanford.

Luvu prepares for final game at Martin Stadium

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Cougar seniors will play their last game at Martin Stadium on Saturday, and senior linebacker Franki Luvu’s family will be there to witness all his hard work paying off. Over half his family has yet...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Brandon Arconado drives the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown for WSU, putting the Cougs up 14-0 with less than five minutes left in the first half.

Cougar football looks to rebound after loss to Arizona

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

No. 25 WSU football (7-2, 4-2) will look to bounce back from its second road loss of the season when the team takes the field against No. 18 Stanford (6-2, 5-1) on Saturday. The Cardinal are coming...

Head Coach Mike Leach talks about the impact coaching has on his family life.

Leach balances football with being a dad

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 3, 2017

Mike Leach’s life isn’t all about football; he’s a dad, too. Leach has three daughters and one son: Kim, Kiersten, Janeen and Cody. He said it’s harder during the football season to squeeze...

ZZU CRU President Madison Hedding discusses the organization, accomplishments and goals for the future.

ZZU CRU motivates student-athletes from stands

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Whenever Cougar Athletics is looking for fan support, they are there. Whenever there are Twitter trolls attempting to use the Cougars’ name in vain, they are there. And wherever Andy Grammer’s...

Junior guard Alexys Swedlund shoots for three points in the Nov. 1 exhibition game against TMU.

Alexys Swedlund ready for spotlight this season

TYLER SHUEY, Evergreen columnist November 3, 2017

Alexys Swedlund has tried to excel in pretty much every aspect of her life, due in large part to her determination in whatever she pursues. “Make each day your masterpiece,” the junior guard said...

Redshirt senior running back Jamal Morrow dodges a Colorado defender during the Oct. 21 game against the Buffaloes.

A brief pause for uncertainties of WSU football

BRADEN JOHNSON, Evergreen columnist November 3, 2017

The jovial nature of players, coaches and members of the Athletic Department this week made No. 25 WSU, not 23rd-ranked Arizona, resemble the team coming off a three-score win. Head Coach Mike Leach,...

Senior guard Caila Hailey jumps for a layup against The Masters University in Beasley Coliseum on Nov. 1.

Cougar basketball seals exhibition win with 95 points

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2017

WSU defeated The Master’s University by a score of 95-57 Wednesday night in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougs won the tip-off and shortly after, WSU senior guard Calia Hailey kicked off the scoring with a...

Senior tight end Jared Holstad, left, carries the ball while senior running back Kaden Hildenbrand 
prepares to block defenders in a game against Moscow on Sept. 15.

Greyhounds to play Prosser in playoff game

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2017

For the second year in a row, Pullman High School football (5-3) will play Prosser High School (7-2) in a win-or-go-home playoff game Friday in Grandview. Nearly a year after defeating Prosser 14-13...

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