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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

Charlisse Leger-Walker is all smiles after drawing a foul on her drive to the basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Charlisse Leger-Walker’s legacy: ‘she makes other people better’

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

When Charlisse Leger-Walker was 3 years old, she and her older sister Krystal Leger-Walker did something they should not have. Their mom, Leanne Walker, does not remember what they did, but she does...

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

WSU women’s basketball to recognize six seniors Sunday

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

Three NCAA Tournament appearances, one Pac-12 Championship. Six seniors changed the program forever and they may not be done yet. “They changed an average program and made it into an above-average...

Forward Isaac Jones screams in celebration after scoring during an NCAA mens basketball game against Cal, Feb. 15, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu Weekly: Men’s basketball ranked for first time since 2008, baseball opens season with series win

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 21, 2024

The Cougs are ranked! For the first time in over 300 weeks, WSU men’s basketball earned a spot in the AP Top 25 poll.  Freshman guard Myles Rice earned his fourth consecutive and seventh total...

University of Southern California wide reciever Drake London (15) catches a pass while Washington State University defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) attempts to tackle him during the second half of a college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, WA.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Watson wins back-to-back Super Bowls, Minshew makes Pro Bowl

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 21, 2024

Jaylen Watson is a back-to-back Super Bowl Champion, Gardner Minshew II rocked out in his first Pro Bowl and multiple Pro Cougs have put themselves on the map in the first two months of 2024. Kansas...

WSU guard Tara Wallack looks for a pass during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu wins without Leger-Walker for first time behind Wallack’s career day

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 19, 2024

For the first time since Charlisse Leger-Walker joined WSU women’s basketball, the Cougs won a game without her on the floor. Following Friday’s disheartening 19-point loss to Arizona, the Cougars...

Eleonora Villa looking for a lane to make a pass to Bella Murekatete in the post, Feb. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU hits rock bottom, begins to climb out of canyon in Grand Canyon state

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 19, 2024

It’s always darkest, just before the dawn. That was WSU women’s basketball’s weekend in a nutshell. WSU (16-11, 5-9 Pac-12) lost 64-45 to the Arizona Wildcats (14-12, 6-8) Friday night at the...

The 2024 WSU womens wrestling team. Courtesy of WSU wrestling.

‘Physically, mentally grueling but the absolute best’

ANNA ADAMS, Managing editor February 15, 2024

In a sport most often dominated by men, WSU women’s wrestling has shown their determination, skill and success in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. Although the team is open to all skill...

Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer during a game between Stanford and WSU womens basketball, Feb. 11, in Pullman, Wash.

The making of a legend: Tara VanDerveer’s Idaho origins

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter February 15, 2024

On Dec. 1, 1978, the Idaho women’s basketball team battled Northern Montana in a challenging season opener. After a back-and-forth second half, the Vandals snagged a 70-68 overtime victory with just...

Rueben Chinyelu high-fives a WSU student after WSU mens basketballs 78-69 win over Colorado, Jan. 27 in Pullman, Wash.

‘They get hype, I get hype,’ How WSU students are changing the culture around WSU basketball

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 15, 2024

Each fan who chose to sit in the student section during WSU men’s basketball’s 78-69 win over Colorado Jan. 27 had a newspaper on the back of their seat and a sheet of paper containing instructions. In...

Tara Wallack shoots from range as Cals head coach shouts directions, Feb. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars seek to break four-game skid in Arizona

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 15, 2024

WSU head coach Kamie Ethridge is not one to oversell her team on the challenges of the final month of the regular season. But she does know that, even without star senior Charlisse Leger-Walker, the...

WSU tennis player Eva Alvarez Sande winds up to serve the ball during an NCAA tennis match against Eastern Washington, Jan. 20, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis vs Portland: Cougs drop second straight in five-game road trip

SETH STERN, Evergreen reporter/Copy Editor February 14, 2024

The WSU Cougars (4-1) are coming off their first loss of 2024 to an impressive Baylor squad. This loss came in the midst of the five game road trip where WSU has now won two of three games. Looking to...

WSU volleyball players pose for a photo after their sweep of GCU in round one of the NCAA Tournament, Friday at Bohler Gym in Pullman, Wash.

Volleyball adds Cassie Thompson-Krieger to coaching staff

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 12, 2024

The volleyball offseason is ramping up, and WSU is filling out the program from top to bottom. A new assistant has joined the staff for the 2024 season for the second time in as many days.  Cassie...

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