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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

Junior Melisa Ates prepares to return the ball during a practice Sept. 19 at the WSU Outdoor Tennis Courts.

Tennis returns home to compete in pair of matches

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter January 11, 2019

WSU tennis will come home for the first time this spring season when they play against a pair of teams Saturday. The Cougars will compete against rival University of Idaho first before taking on Eastern...

Minshew, Weaver nominated for Seattle Sports Star of the Year

Minshew, Weaver nominated for Seattle Sports Star of the Year

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 10, 2019

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II and WSU soccer player Morgan Weaver have both been nominated for Seattle Sports Star of the Year. The award recognizes achievements by athletes in the state of Washington...

Junior outside hitter Taylor Mims prepares to serve UW during a game Sept. 20, 2017 at Bohler Gym.

Taylor Mims signs professional contract with team in Spain

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 10, 2019

WSU volleyball player Taylor Mims signed a professional contract with CV Haris in Tenerife, Spain, according to a WSU news release. Mims was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team this past year and was...

Junior butterfly swimmer Luci Brock races in the 200-yard butterfly against the University of Wyoming on Friday at Gibb Pool. The two meets in Arizona will be the team’s only meets for the month of January.

WSU heads to Arizona for doubleheader

SIGMUND SEROKA, Evergreen reporter January 10, 2019

This Friday will be the beginning of what will be a very busy weekend for the WSU swim team. Their doubleheader weekend begins with a Pac-12 matchup against Arizona at 1 p.m. in Tucson, Arizona. The...

Then-redshirt sophomore sprinter Tierney Silliman ,left, and then-sophomore sprinter Jordyn Tucker race neck and neck down the track during their 60-meter dash heat Jan. 19 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

WSU begins indoor season Saturday

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter January 10, 2019

The WSU track and field teams start their indoor season on Saturday, in Nampa, Idaho and Seattle, Washington. The Cougars heading to Nampa will compete in the Bronco Invite in the Jacksons Indoor Track...

WSU freshman swimmer Keiana Fountaine at practice Tuesday at Gibb Pool. Fountaine was hesitant to go to college, however, with support from her family she found her place at WSU.

Freshman stunner found her home at WSU

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter January 10, 2019

Since the swimming season began earlier in 2018, WSU freshman freestyle swimmer Keiana Fountaine has quickly become one of the most feared athletes on the west coast. In just five months, Fountaine...

Then-junior Tiffany Mylonas strikes the ball in a match against Eastern Washington on Feb. 28 in Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis starts 2019 with strong showing in Hawaii

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter January 6, 2019

WSU tennis opened its spring season Thursday through Saturday at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational in Honolulu, Hawaii. The invitational was a two-team contest between host University of Hawaii and WSU. The...

WSU junior guard Chanelle Molina runs towards the basket as Saint Marys redshirt junior guard Jasmine Forcadilla prepares to stop her during a game Nov. 11 in Beasley Coliseum.

No. 5 Ducks crush Cougs by 40 points

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter January 6, 2019

WSU women’s basketball wrapped up a three-game road trip to start conference play with a blowout 98-58 loss to No. 5 Oregon on Sunday in Eugene. Senior guard Alexys Swedlund became the 19th player...

Then-senior guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou attempts to slow down Oregon State junior guard Katie McWilliams as she drives toward the net during a game Feb. 9, 2018 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs upset bid falls short

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter January 5, 2019

WSU women’s basketball fell just short of pulling of an upset victory over No. 11 Oregon State on Friday night in Corvallis as they lost 76-69. Head Coach Kamie Ethridge said a month ago she was disappointed...

Head Coach Jen Greeny laughs while talking to senior outside hitter Taylor Mims in the game against Utah on Sep. 28 in Bohler Gym.

Jen Greeny receives new contract

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 4, 2019

After leading WSU volleyball to a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, Head Coach Jen Greeny has agreed to a new contract that will run through June 2024. Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced...

Then-redshirt sophomore forward Borislava Hristova jumps up for the ball against UW on Jan. 17, 2018 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars pick up first conference win

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter December 30, 2018

WSU women’s basketball opened up Pac-12 play defeating UW 79-76 Sunday afternoon in Seattle. The first of two games between the rivals this season opened up with neither team scoring for almost three...

Freshman guard Cherilyn Molina runs up the court for a layup against San Francisco on Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball wins final game before conference play

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter December 21, 2018

The Duel in the Desert came to a close Thursday for WSU women’s basketball as the Cougars defeated Wichita State 85-59 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before the game, Head Coach Kamie Ethridge said for the...

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