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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 junior guard Alexys Swedlund goes for a three-pointer against Idaho State University at Beasley Coliseum on Friday.

‘Big step in the right direction’ for Cougars

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor December 2, 2017

WSU women’s basketball evened its regular season record with a victory over Idaho State University on Friday night. The Bengals entered the contest averaging over 76 points per game, but were held to...

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

Cougar volleyball advances to second round of NCAA tourney

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

WSU volleyball (18-15) defeated Florida State University (18-11) in the first round of the NCAA tournament in four sets Friday. The match was the first-ever meeting between the Cougars and the Seminoles. “I'm...

WSU senior Guard Krystle McKenzie looks to pass the ball while avoiding a Boise State University defender.

Unable to play, McKenzie impacts team from the bench

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

WSU women’s basketball senior guard Krystle McKenzie saw an end to her basketball career when she was medically retired by doctors over the summer. It was not the first time. McKenzie sustained several...

WSU senior guard Caila Hailey goes up for the layup against The Master’s University in Beasley Coliseum on Nov. 1.

Women’s basketball looks for fourth win of season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

WSU women’s basketball (3-4) will host Idaho State University (5-1) Friday, after winning two of three games at the Gulf Coast Showcase last weekend. The Cougars finished fifth out of the eight teams...

WSU junior distance runner Vallery Korir is originally from Kenya. She moved
to the U.S. about five years ago and began training.

Athlete loves challenge of distance running

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

Junior cross country distance runner Vallery Korir began running five years ago when she moved to America from Iten, Kenya. She originally attended Murray State University, where she began her competitive...

WSU senior opposite Casey Schoenlein spikes the ball in a match against University 
of Southern California on Oct. 29 in Bohler Gymnasium. WSU lost 3-0.

Cougars and Seminoles meet for first time

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

Cougar volleyball is set to play Florida State University on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament. WSU is one of 64 teams competing for the championship, and one of nine...

Shulenberger’s contract extended through 2023

DANIEL PARAMO, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

Following a historically successful season, WSU soccer Head Coach Todd Shulenberger has signed a restructured contract that will run through 2023. The agreement was announced by Interim Director of Athletics...

WSU senior guard Caila Hailey goes up for a shot in a game against The Master’s University on Nov. 1. The Cougars won the exhibition game 95-57.

Cougars win two in Gulf Coast Showcase

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter November 27, 2017

WSU women’s basketball won its final game of the Gulf Coast Showcase against Rutgers University on Sunday to finish fifth in the tournament. WSU trailed by as many as 14 points in the second quarter,...

Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Jocelyn Urias prepares to receive a set from a Cal player during their match on Nov. 10.

WSU selected to NCAA Tournament

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 26, 2017

WSU volleyball (17-15, 6-14) will play Florida State University (18-10, 12-8) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, according to a WSU Athletic Communications news release. The Cougars have now made...

Utah junior forward Max Flom moves the ball toward the WSU goal as Cougar freshman defender Aaqila McLyn attempts a steal during the Oct. 1 match.

Cougar soccer makes history in upset fashion

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor November 17, 2017

Cougar soccer’s season continues as the team upset No. 20 University of Tennessee in a shootout after two overtime periods Friday. WSU was down by a goal with just over 11 minutes to play in the regular...

Redshirt junior Borislava Hristova drives to the hoop for a layup against The Master’s University on Nov. 1.

WSU hosts No. 25 Kentucky

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 17, 2017

WSU women’s basketball (1-2) opens the home portion of its 2017-18 regular season Sunday against the University of Kentucky (2-0). The Cougars began the season on the road with a 76-91 loss to University...

WSU Freshman defender Aaqila Mclyn dribbles the ball through University of Southern California’s defense in a game Oct. 22.

Round two: Cougar soccer faces Tennessee

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter November 16, 2017

WSU soccer (10-7-3) takes on No. 20 University of Tennessee (15-4-1) in their second match of the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars made it to the second round for the fourth time in program history. They...

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