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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

Then-junior outside hitter Taylor Mims attempts to spike the ball against the University of Southern California defense Oct. 29, 2017 in Bohler Gymnasium. WSU will play in Pullman for the first time this year Friday.

WSU hosts Cougar Challenge tourney

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

No. 23 WSU volleyball hosts the Cougar Challenge, a three-game tournament featuring non-conference opponents. The match against McNeese State University will serve as WSU’s home opener. Beating a...

Kickoff is 7 p.m. Thursday against University of Idaho.

No. 17 Cougar soccer takes on Palouse rivals

DANI PARAMO, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

No. 17 WSU begins a 3-game home streak, opening against the University of Idaho on Thursday. This will be the first time in three years the Palouse rivals meet. This season, the Cougs remain undefeated...

Then-junior outside hitter Taylor Mims hits the ball past Colorado blockers on Oct. 6, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Athlete of the Week: Taylor Mims

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor September 4, 2018

The Evergreen Athlete of the Week for Aug. 26 - Sept. 1 is Cougar volleyball’s senior outside hitter Taylor Mims. Mims has played a crucial role in the success of the undefeated No. 23 WSU (4-o) volleyball...

Then-Junior outside hitter Taylor Mims spikes the ball against Florida State University on Dec. 1.

Volleyball sweeps Northern Iowa

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter September 1, 2018
The cougars stay undefeated after upsetting the University of Northern Iowa
Senior middle blocker Ella Lajos, left, and senior outside hitter Taylor Mims, middle, jump to block a hit made by North Carolina sophomore opposite Melissa Evans on Aug. 26 in Reynolds Coliseum.

Volleyball upsets No. 17 Panthers in first of two games

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter August 31, 2018

WSU volleyball took down No. 17 University of Northern Iowa on Friday in four sets at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Cougars (3-0) started the first set just how they had left off their...

Freshman defender Mykiaa Minniss heads the ball in off of a corner kick by senior defender Maddy Haro against Minnesota on Sunday at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

WSU wins tough battle in Nebraska

DANI PARAMO, Evergreen reporter August 31, 2018

No. 18 WSU improved to 4-0 on the season after taking down the University of Nebraska on Friday in a comeback victory. The Cougs fell behind early as the Cornhuskers capitalized on a penalty kick, but...

Junior forward Morgan Weaver attempts to keep the ball away from GCU junior defender Fiona Samodurov during the match against GCU on Aug. 19 at the Lower Soccer Field.

No. 18 WSU takes on tough Nebraska

DANI PARAMO, Evergreen reporter August 31, 2018

No. 18 WSU takes on University of Nebraska on Friday in a rematch of last season’s epic upset. This time around, the Cougs are going into the match as the favorites, having conceded only one goal in...

WSU defense jumps to receive the ball during a game against the Utah Utes on Oct. 8, 2017 at Bohler Gym

Cougs face No. 17 Northern Iowa

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter August 30, 2018

WSU volleyball looks to keep their hot start going as they head to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to face the University of Northern Iowa for a double header. The Cougars started the season 2-0 after sweeping Virginia...

Junior forward Morgan Weaver, top, celebrates her 20-yard goal, that gave WSU a 3-1 lead over Seattle University on Aug. 17 at the WSU Lower Soccer Field.

Evergreen Athlete of the Week: Morgan Weaver

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter August 28, 2018

Junior forward Morgan Weaver is the Evergreen’s Athlete of the Week for Aug. 19-25. Weaver is an integral member of the No. 22-ranked WSU women’s soccer team. Weaver takes home the honors by playing...

WSU then-senior opposite Casey Schoenlein, left, and then-junior middle blocker Ella Lajos celebrate another point with teammates in the match against Colorado on Oct. 6, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball walks away from weekend undefeated

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter August 26, 2018

WSU volleyball came out victorious against North Carolina State University 3-1 Sunday, ending the weekend road trip to Raleigh undefeated. Long runs of scoring and shutting down the opponent was the...

Seattle University senior defender Olivia Ovenell, bottom, slides for the ball against WSU junior forward Katie Jones, top, on 
Aug. 17 at the WSU Lower Soccer Field. The Cougars defeated the Redhawks 3-1 in their home opener.

Soccer sinks Minnesota for third straight win

DANI PARAMO, Evergreen reporter August 26, 2018

No. 22 WSU soccer stormed past the University of Minnesota, defeating the hosts 2-0 on the road to remain undefeated on the season. The Cougars (3-0) ended up only facing the Gophers (3-1) this weekend...

Then senior opposite Casey Schoenlein watches her spike fly past Colorados blockers on Oct. 6, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball captures season opener

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter August 26, 2018

WSU volleyball started the 2018 season with a victory on the road. The Cougars traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to face Virginia Commonwealth University who they beat in three straight sets. The...

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