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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

The 2023 WSU volleyball team during the national anthem before an NCAA volleyball match against the Oregon Ducks, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

COMMENTARY: Not time to count the Cougs out just yet

EVAN CHARNEY, Evergreen reporter November 17, 2023

While the WSU volleyball team has had a historic season, their recent matches leave fans worried about their NCAA Tournament hopes. The Cougars started off hot, with their only losses through...

Bella Murekatete at the free-throw line, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars beat Bengals

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor November 17, 2023

WSU women’s basketball (3-0) beat the Idaho State Bengals (1-1) 64-47, Sunday at Beasley Coliseum to start the season 3-0 for the fifth straight year. The Cougs started about as hot as you might expect...

Logan Golden digs the ball during an NCAA volleyball match against Utah, Oct. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs start end of season stretch in Colorado

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 16, 2023

The 2023 regular season is nearly over for WSU volleyball. Over a seven-day stretch, the Cougs will play the final four of their 20 Pac-12 matches. It all begins in Boulder, Colorado, to take on Colorado.  No....

WSU volleyball coach Jen Greeny talks with her players during an NCAA volleyball match against UW, Nov. 25.

WSU’s greatest athletes: from football to volleyball

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 16, 2023

For over a century, WSU has fielded top-level athletic programs for student-athletes across the country. For years, these athletes have found success both in Pullman and professionally, whether nationally...

WSU defensive back Derrick Langford Jr. jumps over UW wide receiver JaLynn Polk during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

Huskies-Cougs, rivals to the very bitter end

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 15, 2023

Whether you attend University of Washington or go to WSU, you know about the historic rivalry of the “Apple Cup” and the bragging rights it brings. But, the rivalry between the two schools runs far...

Magda Jehlárová walks onto the court with her family during WSU volleyballs senior day celebration, Nov. 10, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

WSU volleyball’s G.O.A.T through talent, dedication, humility: Magda Jehlárová

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 14, 2023

When Magda Jehlárová takes the court for the top-10 ranked WSU volleyball team, it is not always the 23-year-old, highly decorated, record-breaking middle blocker at the top of her game. Sometimes, it's...

Jaylen Watts celebrates from the bench, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

Pac-12 collapse gets worse, Conference best start for basketball

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 13, 2023

There is magic in the final year of the Pac-12. Like several sports before it, both in men’s and women’s basketball, the Pac-12 has the best performance from top to bottom. Football started as the...

Karly Basham hugs Emma Barbero after defeating USC in a five-set match, Nov. 12, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs survive Trojans; serve up revenge

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 13, 2023

The Cougs found themselves down two sets to none. They had been dominated to that point. After being reverse swept less a month ago by the very USC team they found themselves down to, things looked bleak. WSU...

Bella Murekatete celebrates after the team wins an OT thriller over Gonzaga, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: Cougs WBB win thriller over Gonzaga

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 13, 2023

Ahead of their matchup with Gonzaga, No. 24 WSU women's basketball (2-0) received their Pac-12 Championship rings they won after their spectacular Tournament run last season. The bling was nice and the...

Katy Ryan provided nine kills and five blocks for WSU volleyball in their five-set loss to UCLA Nov. 10 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

In 60 minutes: volleyball searches for win No. 20

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 12, 2023

Since mid-October, the WSU volleyball team has been in a slump. In Friday’s senior night day one match against UCLA, they lost in five sets to UCLA and were handed their seventh loss of the season.  But,...

The Pac-12 Champions 2022–23 womens basketball team were honored ahead of the new teams bout with Gonzaga, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs zig the Zags in overtime, 77-72

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor November 12, 2023

All the Cougs had to do was contain Gonzaga for six more seconds. Kaylynne Truong had other ideas as she sprinted down the court, paused briefly in front of Charlisse Leger-Walker and shimmied off to her...

Magda Jehlárová walks onto the court with her family during WSU volleyballs senior day celebration, Nov. 10, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Bruins spoil Cougs first senior night

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 11, 2023

Prior to first serve, the Cougs honored five of their eight departing seniors. Lana Radakovic, Peyton Claus, Julia Norville, Pia Timmer and Magda Jehlárová were given flowers and their jersey in a plaque...

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