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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The WSU women’s volleyball team plays an NCAA second-round match against Dayton, Dec. 2, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Volleyball bookends season with one final program record

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 19, 2023

Despite the 2023 season being firmly in the rear-view mirror for WSU volleyball, the season is still bringing program records. After their season concluded in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, the Cougs...

WSU guard Jenna Villa prepares to shoot a 3-pointer during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Cal Poly, Nov. 6, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU’s Jenna Villa earns Pac-12 Freshman of the Week

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor December 18, 2023

The Pac-12 Conference named Jenna Villa the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week, Monday following her career-best 18-point performance in the WSU Cougars’ 95-48 win over the Houston Cougars, Sunday in Pullman. Villa,...

Charlisse Leger-Walker shoots a layup during WSU womens basketballs 60-55 loss to UW Dec. 10 in Pullman, Wash.

Leger-Walker records second triple-double in Cougars 95-48 win

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

Charlisse Leger-Walker recorded her second triple-double of the season with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as the WSU Cougars (11-2, 0-1 Pac-12) clawed the Houston Cougars (8-2) 95-48, Sunday at...

Argentina Ung snuffs the Oregon Ducks attack right at the net, Oct. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Argentina Ung named All-American Honorable Mention

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 14, 2023

In just her second full season as the starting setter for WSU volleyball, Argentina Ung’s improvement at the position proved vital in the team’s run. Pushing the team to the Sweet 16 in the 2023 NCAA...

WSU women’s volleyball head coach Jen Greeny and middle blocker Magda Jehlárová talk to reporters during a press conference after defeating Dayton in an NCAA second-round match 3-1, Dec. 2, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.WSU women’s volleyball head coach Jen Greeny and middle blocker Magda Jehlárová talk to reporters during a press conference after defeating Dayton in an NCAA second-round match 3-1, Dec. 2, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Magda Jehlárová expands trophy case

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 14, 2023

Although her last time in Bohler Gym is in the rear-view mirror, Magda Jehlárová is still re-writing the record books for WSU volleyball. Her most recent addition comes after she was named an AVCA All-American...

Lana Radakovic, Katy Ryan, Argentina Ung and Iman Isanovic celebrate Pia Timmer after WSU volleyballs big play in round two of the NCAA Tournament vs. Dayton Dec. 2 in Pullman, Wash.

Volleyball proves academic prowess equal to on-court production

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 12, 2023

Year after year, WSU volleyball proves its consistency both on the court and in the classroom. Three student-athletes were honored by College Sports Communicators as members of the CSC Academic All-District...

Bella Murekatete tries to shoot during WSU womens basketballs 60-55 loss to UW, Dec. 10 in Pullman, Wash.

Cali-domination in Pac-12 women’s basketball

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

In a spectacle that every other Pac-12 school, particularly WSU thoroughly enjoyed, Gonzaga beat No. 9 Stanford by 18 points, 96-78 Dec. 3. No. 2 UCLA, No. 6 USC, No. 8 Colorado and No. 11 Utah continue...

Magda Jehlárová high-fives a young fan after picking up a win over Utah at home, Oct. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Two Cougs drafted in inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation college draft

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 11, 2023

In the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation college draft, WSU had its representation. Magda Jehlárová and Karly Basham were both selected. With two selections in the draft, the Cougs were one of five...

“Yeah, theres no way to explain it. Its just embarrassing,” senior center Bella Murekatete said about WSU womens basketballs 2-point first quarter versus the UW Huskies, Dec. 10 in Pullman, Wash.

Sour first half poisons Cougars pursuit of Apple Cup, WSU falls to UW 60-55

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor December 11, 2023

The Cougs made one shot in the first quarter. The Huskies made more than one. “Yeah, there's no way to explain it. It's just embarrassing,” senior center Bella Murekatete said. The then-No. 21...

Starter Pia Timmer runs onto the court while high-fiving teammates, Nov. 12, in Pullman, Wash.

Volleyball’s 2023 season officially over

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 9, 2023

In their first Sweet 16 since 2018, WSU volleyball (26-8) struggled after a close first set and never found their footing in a loss to the hosting and No. 1-seeded Pitt Panthers (28-4). The loss marks...

WSU women’s volleyball head coach Jen Greeny and middle blocker Magda Jehlárová talk to reporters during a press conference after defeating Dayton in an NCAA second-round match 3-1, Dec. 2, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.WSU women’s volleyball head coach Jen Greeny and middle blocker Magda Jehlárová talk to reporters during a press conference after defeating Dayton in an NCAA second-round match 3-1, Dec. 2, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs to face Pitt in Sweet 16

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 7, 2023

Back to business, No. 4 seed WSU volleyball (26-7) is away from Bohler and in Pittsburgh to take on No. 1 seed Pitt (24-7) for a chance to go the Elite 8.  Pitt has been one of the best teams in the...

WSU center Bella Murekatete rises for a layup against Texas A&M Commerce, Nov. 29, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU women’s basketball scores third-most points in program history

Sam Taylor, Evergreen sports co-editor December 7, 2023

“Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots Everybodyyyy!!!” the LMFAO/Lil Jon classic’s lyrics are an apt description of the Cougars, who took no shortage of shots in their 111-50 blowout of the Texas...

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