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Freshman Kiana Swain earned 15 points in the swim meet against the University of Utah on Jan. 15, 2021 in Gibb Pool.

Kiana Swain: “Truly a Coug”

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor March 6, 2024

Sometimes all it takes is one moment to prove yourself, to yourself. For senior Coug swimmer Kiana Swain, winning a race against one of the boys at school in her home country of New Zealand proved her...

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...

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...

Caitlin Clark’s impact beyond the court

Caitlin Clark’s impact beyond the court

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

If you follow college basketball, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about Caitlin Clark. The Iowa Hawkeyes guard has dominated headlines as of late, most notably for taking the title of the NCAA’s...

Kyra Gardner holding Jenna Villas hand after Villa celebrated a WSU bucket, Feb. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

‘Weirdness’ at the forefront of two WSU guard’s friendship

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 28, 2024

During the offseason ahead of the 2023–24 WSU women’s basketball season, the team went on a European Tour that took them to the likes of Croatia and Greece. During the trip, sophomore guard Kyra Gardner...

Charlisse Leger-Walker waves to the crowd during senior night, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU women’s basketball in a world without Charlisse Leger-Walker

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 28, 2024

Winning college basketball games is not easy, especially in the Pac-12 and especially when your star player who has broken all sorts of program records misses the second half of the season with a season-ending...

Bella Murekatete celebrating a fourth quarter WSU basket, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars send seniors off right, beat Oregon 71-61

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 25, 2024

Astera Tuhina wanted to win today. The WSU sophomore from Kosovo and her teammates want to win every game, but Sunday was particularly important. It was senior day.  The last time that Bella...

Then-WSU Womens golf teammates senior Madison Odiorne, sophomore Emily Baumgart, and freshman Darcy Habgood set up to range balls during a practice session Monday afternoon at WSUs practice facility.

Cougar women’s golf excited for season ahead

LEVI COOVERT February 24, 2024

The WSU Cougars women’s golf team began their season with the Pac-12 Preview Tournament at Nanea Golf Club in Hawaii. Before they left Pullman, a few members of the team sat down to answer questions...

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.

WSU women’s golf struggles in Pac-12 Preview Tournament

LEVI COOVERT February 24, 2024

WSU women’s golf traveled to the Big Island of Hawaii to compete in the Pac-12 Preview Tournament on Feb. 19–21. The tournament, held at Nanea Golf Club, is a preliminary tournament for Pac-12 schools....

Bella Murekatete lowers her shoulder after contact and before rising up for a shot attempt against Oregon State, Feb. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars contend with No. 9 Oregon State, fall late 65-52

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 24, 2024

In an all too familiar succession of events, the Cougars did a lot of things well against a top-10 team but did not do well enough to win. WSU women’s basketball (16-12, 5-10 Pac-12) led midway through...

Charlisse Leger-Walker shows love to the crowd after the team won big, Nov. 29, in Pullman, Wash.

WAZZU WEEKLY: David Vs. Goliath in Tuscon tonight, Leger-Walker’s legacy

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 22, 2024

Cougar basketball fans will find a TV at 8 p.m. Thursday when No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) battle No. 4 Arizona (20-5, 11-3) with first place in the Pac-12 Conference on the line. The...

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