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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 28, 2011: Head Coach Tara VanDerveer, Stanford Womens Basketball vs Gonzaga, NCAA West Regional Finals at the Spokane Arena on March 28, 2011. Courtesy Don Feria, Stanfordphoto.com

Tara VanDerveer returns to the Palouse as the winningest coach in college basketball history

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 8, 2024

Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach in college basketball history, has lost to WSU just once in her nearly 40-year Pacific Conference dominance. WSU head coach Kamie Ethridge,...

WSU tennis players Eva Alvarez Sande and Elyse Tse high-five during an NCAA doubles match against Eastern Washington, Jan. 20, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar tennis faces minor setback in five game road trip

SETH STERN, Evergreen reporter/Copy Editor February 7, 2024

The WSU Cougars (4-0) have had a very impressive start to their 2024 campaign. They have two wins when defending home court, and two wins when on the road, looking for their third consecutive road win....

WSU guard Astera Tuhina launches and makes a half-time buzzer-beater during an NCAA womens basketball game against Utah, Feb. 4, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs come up short against No. 20 Utah in second game without Leger-Walker

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 4, 2024

Astera Tuhina caught the quick pass from Jessica Clarke, dribbled once and let it fly. All anyone could do was watch as the ball flew through the air and met the net with authority. The 1,700 fans in attendance...

Charlisse Leger-Walker shows off her bling, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Charlisse Leger-Walker out for season with knee injury

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 31, 2024

The best regular season win in WSU Cougars history also featured one of their largest losses. Charlisse Leger-Walker suffered a season-ending right knee injury Sunday in the third quarter of WSU women’s...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker drives to the basket during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Arizona State, Jan. 19, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu upsets No. 2 UCLA in Pauley Pavillion

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 31, 2024

Things were going well for the Cougs, Sunday in Los Angeles. Almost…too well. For the second straight year, Wazzu left Los Angeles with a win over UCLA in Pauley Pavilion. The Cougs’ upset of the...

WSU volleyballs newest addition Jaden Walz.

Volleyball adds new setter to team

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 31, 2024

WSU volleyball has its new setter. Jaden Walz, grad transfer from Bowling Green University, will serve as the team’s setter in 2024 following the departure of Argentina Ung to Arizona State. Playing...

WSU defensive backs helmets waiting to be picked up prior to football scrimmage, Aug. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

NIL: good, bad and the ugly

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 31, 2024

Name, Image and Likeness became important terms and an important acronym for everyone in the landscape of college athletics in 2021. The breakthrough decision meant that college athletes could create a...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker protects the ball as a play is set up by the Cougs offense, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Injuries continue to haunt WSU WBB

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 31, 2024

Injuries have been an unfortunate theme for the 2023–24 WSU women’s basketball team. The season began with injuries already plaguing the team and since then, things have really only gotten worse.  Charlisse...

WSU guard Kyra Gardner and center Bella Murekatete flex in celebration on the sidelines during an NCAA womens basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Willman: Pac-12 hoops is wide open

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 27, 2024

It is the last season of the Pac-12 and both men’s and women’s hoops are not disappointing. From top to bottom, the Conference is battling. Every game could go either way and upsets have been no uncommon...

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.

WSU volleyball earns 3.67 team GPA

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 26, 2024

WSU last played a match Dec. 7, 2023. However, their recent season is still getting new developments.  As a team, the student-athletes of the 2023 WSU volleyball team achieved a fall 2023 semester...

The PWHL has met a crucial demand.

MOE: Finding hope in PWHL

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter January 26, 2024

Building a professional league from the ground up in half a year is no easy feat, but Billie Jean King said it best at the PWHL’s inaugural draft: “Trailblazing is bold. It’s brave. And it can be...

WSU guard Eleonara Villa drives to the basket during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Arizona State, Jan. 19, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars lead Sun Devils for all but four seconds, win 79-64

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

The Cougs took the lead four seconds into the game and never let it go. WSU women’s basketball (14-5, 3-3 Pac-12) beat Arizona State  (9-10, 1-6) 79-64 Friday night at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougs...

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