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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

Crew Parke lightly tosses the ball over to first play to get an out during the first inning of a game against Cal, April 12, in Pullman, Wash.

Cal spoils Wilford’s quality start with 10-run ninth inning

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 13, 2024

For over 40 cumulative minutes, the umpire crew of Saturday’s WSU-Cal baseball game spent time in the replay booth and huddled amongst themselves to make sure they were making the right decision.  The...

Grant Taylor pitching against Cal, April 12, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs respond “too little, too late” drop series opener to Cal 4-3

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor April 13, 2024

Jack Weise stuck his glove in front of the ball, fell on the bag, caught it mid-fall, jumped up and threw to first to secure the double play. The modest Baily-Brayton Field crowd who remained after the...

Then-freshman Amy Chu refines her driving skills along with teammates Madison Odiorne and Emily Baumgart during a practice session on April 1 at WSUs practice facility before a tournament this week. Chu says the team practices five days a week, but the athletes are able to use the grounds any time.

Back-nine Struggles Lead to 11th Place Finish for Cougars at Bobcat Classic

LEVI COOVERT April 13, 2024

WSU women’s golf placed 11th in the Bobcat Desert Classic, a tournament held in Goodyear, Arizona at the Estrella Golf Club. In a 17-team field, the Cougs came out strong on day one, but struggled on...

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....

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