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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

Kyra Gardner shoots form the corner as Oregons Grace Vanslooten closes out, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

Gardner shows out, Cougs cannot overcome early deficit, lose to No. 18 Utah

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor March 2, 2024

In fewer than three minutes, the No. 18 Utah Utes had sank four 3-pointers on their home floor to take a commanding 14-2 lead. WSU women’s basketball (17-13, 6-11 Pac-12), still clinging to hopes...

Jaylen Wells celebrates during an NCAA mens basketball game against USC, Mar. 1, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

‘Rebuilding’ Cougar program sweeps Rodman’s Trojans

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor March 2, 2024

No. 19 WSU men’s basketball (22-7, 13-5 Pac-12) narrowly beat USC (11-17, 5-12 Pac-12), taking their first lead with less than a minute left. After losing to a mediocre Arizona State team on Saturday,...

Pac-12 commisioner prioritizes media deal in her introductory presser

ZACH THUMMEL March 2, 2024

Teresa Gould introduced herself as the new Pac-12 Commissioner in a video press conference Thursday, alongside WSU President, Kirk Shulz.  Gould said she is actively working on securing media rights...

Kyle Russell looks ahead of at bat against Stanford, May 19.

Baseball plays home opener Friday against Rhode Island

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 1, 2024

After a strong start to the WSU baseball (5-3) season, the program is set to play their first home series of the 2024 season against Rhode Island (1-5) to start a seven-game homestand. The Rams are riding...

WSU forward Jaylen Wells and guard Isiah Watts celebrate after winning a game of bump during ZzuMania, Nov. 3, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Meet America’s Team: the Washington State Cougars

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 29, 2024

Cougars, meet America. America, meet your team: the Washington State Cougars. The Cougars 77-74 upset of No. 4 Arizona was a landmark moment in WSU history. The No. 21 WSU Cougars, sporting the best...

Jaylen Wells high-points the ball as he looks to make a play, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaylen Wells: The hidden gem unlocking WSU’s potential

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 29, 2024

Flashback to April 18, 2023. At exactly 11 a.m., a Sacramento-born Division II basketball player from Sonoma State, a team coming off a 13-17 season, took to X (then Twitter) to make his announcement.  Intermittent...

The Crimson Girls placed seventh nationally in their jazz routine out of 32 teams in the country. 

‘We have a hard time getting representation as athletes’

ADDISON WONG February 29, 2024

Just last month, the Washington State Crimson Girls traveled over 3,000 miles to compete at the Universal Dance Association Collegiate Dance Nationals in Florida at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex,...

WSU men’s basketball team celebrate with WSU guard DJ Rodman after the later-rescinded announcement that Rodman would be returning to the program for his 5th year before an NCAA men’s basketball game, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU to go to war against Trojans in Pullman

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 29, 2024

The day has come. It has been almost a year since DJ Rodman played in Beasley Coliseum for his last time as a Coug. Now, he is back, this time in a different shade of red. No. 19 WSU men’s basketball...

Mason Lawyer runs a 6.82 60 dash during the mens 60 prelim, Jan. 20, in Moscow, Idaho.

Mason Lawyer: “A great athlete, a great person”

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Mason Lawyer was having an “off” meet.  The sophomore sprint runner had already run three events at the Arkansas Qualifier Feb. 16, taking 6th in the 60-meter prelims, 4th in the 60-meter finals...

WSU defensive lineman Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack defensive back Chau Smith-Wade in an NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins October 7, 2023 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Three Cougs to represent WSU at NFL Scouting Combine

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor February 29, 2024

With the 2024 NFL Draft on the horizon, prospects around the country are preparing to put their athleticism on display for pro scouts starting Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. This year's crop of...

WSU beat Oregon 71-61 to commemorate their seniors, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

COMMENTARY: The women’s basketball season is about to end, hope you didn’t miss it…

Levi Coovert February 29, 2024

When I got to Wazzu, one of the sports teams I was most excited to watch was the women’s basketball team. My grandma and I excitedly watched the Cougars win the Pac-12 championship last year, and I...

WSU mens basketball head coach Kyle Smith argues with an official during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

The Kyle Smith ‘experience’

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 29, 2024

Kyle Smith is in his fifth season as head coach of the WSU men’s basketball team. The program did not have a winning record in the seven seasons before his hire. They had not made the NCAA Tournament...

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