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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

WSU tennis head coach Raquel Atawo talks with WSU tennis player Yura Nakagawa during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU finishes regular season with a loss in Seattle 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 25, 2023

The regular season has come to an end and the 2023 WSU tennis season will be in the back of the minds of nearly every player on the roster following the postseason. WSU (7-14, 0-10 Pac-12) finished...

WSU tennis player Fifa Kumhom celebrates with her partner Yang Lee during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis set to conclude regular season with Apple Cup

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 20, 2023

The 2023 regular season for WSU tennis is coming to an end, as just one match remains between the Cougs and the end of their 2023 season. WSU (7-13, 0-9 Pac-12) will head to Seattle to take on Washington...

WSU tennis player Eva Alverez Sande hits the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

The Golden State was too cloudy for the Cougs 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 18, 2023

The WSU tennis team (7-13, 0-9 Pac-12) played twice in the Golden State as the end of the season draws close. Against No. 30 California (11-7, 7-2) and No. 11 Stanford (17-2, 9-0), the Cougs went 0-2. Against...

WSU tennis player Eva Alverez Sande goes to hit the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis heads to the Golden State looking for a golden ticket 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 14, 2023

The Cougs (7-11, 0-7 Pac-12) have just three Conference games left in the 2023 season. The next two are in the Bay Area as they take on No. 30 California Golden Bears (9-7, 5-2) and No. 11 Stanford Cardinal...

WSU tennis player Eva Alverez Sande goes to hit the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis remains winless in Conference play with seven straight losses

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 11, 2023

WSU tennis’s (7-11, 0-7 Pac-12) nightmare season continues with two losses against the mountain schools on the road. Coming in with just five more attempts to grab a Pac-12 Conference win, the Cougs...

WSU tennis player Yang Lee hits the ball during an NCAA match against Montana, Jan, 13.

WSU tennis falls to Oregon on Senior Day 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 4, 2023

On the final home match of the season, WSU tennis recognized their sole senior, Yang Lee and her contributions to the program. Lee received flowers and applause, as well as hugs from all her Coug teammates...

WSU women’s tennis team prepares for their NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis must flip switch against Oregon to save season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 1, 2023

It has not been a season to remember for the Cougs, but it is about time the tide turns and the team gets some momentum going in Conference play. In the final home match of the 2023 regular season, the...

WSU tennis player Yura Nakagawa goes to hit the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Tennis remains winless in Pac-12 play 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 22, 2023

Following a two-week break from the action, WSU tennis (7-8, 0-4 Pac-12) looked outmatched in their return to Conference play against two tough opponents. On Friday, the Cougs fell 5-2 against Arizona...

Eva Alvarez Sande serves the ball during a tennis match against Eastern Washington, Feb. 24, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

It is time for Pac-12 Conference action in women’s tennis 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 2, 2023

It is the most wonderful time of the year; Pac-12 Conference play is set to begin for tennis. The Cougs are riding high off a multi-match win streak — momentum they certainly need if they want to start...

Maxine Murphy serves the ball during a tennis match against Eastern Washington, Feb. 24, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Tennis keeping up positive energy with weekend wins 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 27, 2023

Team energy is as positive as ever for the women of WSU tennis, leading to two wins prior to the start of Pac-12 Conference play. No. 69 ranked WSU tennis (7-4, 0-0 Pac-12) took down Eastern Washington...

WSU tennis assistant coach Fons Verberne talks with players Stefaniia Mikhailova and Fifa Kumhom during an NCAA match against Montana, Jan, 13.

WSU tennis to play two tune-up matches before conference play 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 23, 2023

WSU tennis (5-4, 0-0 Pac-12) is growing nearer to Pac-12 play, but before they take on their closest rivals, they have two tune-up matches at home. The Cougs are coming off two matches against Big Ten...

WSU tennis player Elyse Tse celebrates after winning a point during an NCAA tennis match against Gonzaga, Jan 22.

WSU tennis splits weekend against Big Ten opponents  

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2023

It was Gopher hunting season for the Cougar women’s tennis team, but they did not take a bite of the corn from the cornhuskers of Nebraska over the weekend. WSU tennis (5-4, 0-0 Pac-12) took on two...

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