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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

WSU and University of Arizona swimmers get set on the starting blocks for the womens 500 freestyle heat Oct. 14, 2017 in Gibbs Pool.

WSU swim heads to Northern California for meet

SIGMUND SEROKA, Evergreen reporter October 4, 2018

For its second meet of the season, WSU swimming will participate in the Chick-Fil-A Invite in Fresno, California, on Friday and Saturday. Five other teams will compete in the meet including host Fresno...

Senior tennis player Aneta Miksovska practices Sept. 19 on Rec Center Tennis courts.

Tennis goes south for Long Beach Invitational

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter October 4, 2018

After the successful Cougar Classic, WSU tennis hits the road Friday for the Long Beach Invitational in Long Beach, California. The Cougar Classic, held Sept. 21-23 on the WSU Outdoor Tennis Courts,...

Senior outside hitter McKenna Woodford attempts to hit the ball after University of Colorado hits it over the net Sunday in Bohler Gym.

No. 22 WSU defeats No. 23 Colorado in Bohler Gym

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter September 30, 2018

No. 22 WSU volleyball took down No. 23 University of Colorado 3-1 Sunday afternoon to stay undefeated at home. The Cougars struck early in the first set with a run of five kills only to see the Buffaloes...

Junior forward Morgan Weaver takes a shot on goal after beating Oregon States redshirt junior defender Jessi Witherington in the match Sunday at the Lower Soccer Field.

Cougs keep perfect record

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR and TAYLOR DUNLAP September 30, 2018

No. 9 WSU soccer remains the only team in the nation still undefeated as it beat Oregon State University on Sunday by a score of 2-0, adding to the team’s 10-0-0 perfect record. The Cougars dominated...

Mary-Kate Marshall, right, senior outside hitter from Oregon State, goes up for the kill against junior opposite Claire Martin, middle, during a match against the Beavers on Oct. 15, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Martin breaks program record in final year

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter September 28, 2018

WSU volleyball (9-3) had a great start to its season, beginning the year undefeated with nine straight wins. Senior middle blocker Claire Martin had a big part in this hot start for the team as she became...

The WSU womens volleyball team celebrates on-court after scoring the 18th and winning point against Utah on Friday night in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball bounces back

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor September 28, 2018

No. 22 WSU volleyball took down No. 25 Utah in the Homecoming game on Friday night in Bohler Gym. The intense match lasted five sets and ended in a 3-2 victory for the Cougars. After two losses last...

Finessing her way past another Idaho player, sophomore forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens leaves multiple players in the dust during the match against the Idaho Vandals on Sept. 6 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Proving them right

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter September 28, 2018

Almost 3,000 miles separate Kapolei, Hawaii, and Pullman, Washington. Despite the distance between her hometown and where she goes to college, Makamae Gomera-Stevens feels right at home as a Coug. “I...

Junior forward Morgan Weaver scores her second goal of the game, making her way past multiple Idaho Vandal players in the match on Sept. 6 at the Lower Soccer Field. Weaver has scored six goals in eight games this season.

Difference maker

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor September 28, 2018

Since she was a kid Morgan Weaver has always been on the soccer field — it started when her dad would carry her around in a backpack while he coached. Weaver has played nearly all her life and is now...

Cougars only team in nation still undefeated

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor September 27, 2018

No. 9 WSU soccer maintains an undefeated record after beating the University of Oregon 2-1  Thursday night. With two different goal scorers, the Cougars advanced with another win added to their perfect...

Senior defender Maddy Haro kicks the ball forward in a game against University of Idaho on Sept. 6 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Undefeated Cougs host Oregon

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter September 27, 2018

The undefeated No. 9 Cougars (8-0) look to continue their historic start to the season as they return to the Lower Soccer Field to host the University of Oregon on Thursday night. Currently the Cougars...

Senior middle blocker Ella Lajos spikes the volleyball against Illinois State University at the Cougar Challenge on Sept. 7 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball returns to Bohler Gym for first time in Pac-12 play

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter September 27, 2018

For the first time in conference play, No. 22 WSU volleyball (9-3) will be at Bohler Gym to host No. 25 University of Utah (8-5). On the visiting side of the court this week is Utah. The Utes also enter...

Redshirt junior goalkeeper Rachel Thompson drop kicks a ball back to midfield during her first game of the season against University of Idaho on Sept. 6 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Evergreen Athlete of the Week: Rachel Thompson

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor September 25, 2018

The Evergreen Athlete of the Week for Sept. 16-23 is WSU redshirt junior goalkeeper Rachel Thompson. After redshirt senior goalkeeper Ella Dederick was shelved due to an injury suffered while playing...

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