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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

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter

Aarik is a junior from Dalton, GA. He is is majoring in multimedia journalism and minoring in sports communication.

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WSU forward Efe Abogidi (0) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Beasley Coliseum, March 5.

Cougs roll on Senior Night

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 7, 2022
Butch T. Cougar dunks the ball during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Beasley Coliseum, March 5.

Reviewing the 2021-22 men’s basketball season

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 7, 2022
WSU guard TJ Bamba (5) dribbles around Oregon State forward Glenn Taylor Jr. (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Beasley Coliseum, March 3.

Cougs hold on for tight win

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 4, 2022
Butch T. Cougar shows his sign off to the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UW in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 23.

WSU takes home 2021-22 Boeing Apple Cup Series

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2022
WSU center Dishon Jackson (middle) jumps for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UW in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 23.

Cougs outlast Beavs in overtime thriller

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2022
WSU guard Michael Flowers (12) dribbles by UW guard Terrell Brown Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 23.

Cougs split men’s basketball Apple Cup

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 28, 2022
WSU guard Tyrell Roberts jumps for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UW in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 23.

Cougs take leg one of Apple Cup

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 25, 2022
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against Arizona, Feb. 10.

WSU hoops drop two in So-Cal

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2022
WSU guard Tyrell Roberts (2) jumps for a layup during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against Arizona State in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 12.

Cougs look to realize California dreams

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 17, 2022
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye dunks the ball during the second half against Arizona State in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 12.

Cougs potentially see bubble popped

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2022
WSU guard Noah Williams (middle) attempts to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against Arizona, Feb. 10.

Cat fight ends with WSU loss

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2022
WSU guard Tyrell Roberts (2) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half against Utah, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU welcomes No. 4 Arizona to Beasley

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 10, 2022
WSU guard Jefferson Koulibaly (middle) drives toward the basket during the second half against Utah, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs leave Bay Area with sweep

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2022
WSU wide receivers Donovan Ollie (6) and Calvin Jackson Jr. (8) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during a game against the University of Arizona at Martin Stadium, Nov. 19, 2021.

Top five recruits coming to the Palouse

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 4, 2022
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski drives past the Colorado defense to the hoop during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game, Jan. 30, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars ready for Bay Area battles

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 3, 2022
WSU guard Noah Williams (left) jumps for a layup during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against Colorado, Jan. 30, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs maul Buffaloes in Beasley

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2022
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) dribbles past Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

Jak-Attack leads WSU to season sweep

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 28, 2022
WSU Women's Crew. Washington State University, Monday, Oct., 4, 2021.

Rowing season is upon us

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 27, 2022
Then-freshman Savanna Ly-Nguyen reaches out to return the ball during her singles match against Arizona on Sunday at the WSU Outdoor Tennis Courts. The contest resulted in a 6-1 win for the Cougars.

Atawo earns first win

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2022
WSU guard Tyrell Roberts (2) attempts to juke California guard Jordan Shepherd (31) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, in Beasley Coliseum.

Utes visit Beasley

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2022
WSU forward Enzi Broussard battles Arizona defender Jasmine Young for the ball during the second half of a match Sept. 24, 2021, in Pullman.

Power of IX at WSU

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2022
WSU guard Noah Williams dribbles towards the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Jan. 15, in Beasley Coliseum.

COVID-19 does not like sports

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2022
WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) looks down field to throw the ball during a college football game against the University of Arizona at Martin Stadium, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.

De Laura: A brief history

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 20, 2022
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye hangs from the rim after dunking the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Jan. 15, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs go bear hunting

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2022
Stanford University forward Max Murrell (10) attempts to block a layup by WSU guard Michael Flowers (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 13, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs host bears

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 14, 2022
WSU set for playoff soccer

WSU set for playoff soccer

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
November 11, 2021
Former head coach Nick Rolovich filed an appeal for his termination.

Nick Rolovich appeals termination, calls it ‘unconstitutional’

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2021
WSU head coach Jake Dickert gathers his team after a college football game Oct. 23 at Martin Stadium.

Search for head coach continues

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
November 3, 2021
Former WSU head coach Nick Rolovich walks to the sideline as a fan holds a sign at him Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium.

Rolovich ‘ineligible to be employed at’ WSU

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2021
WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws the ball downfield during a college football game Oct. 9 at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Cougar players react to Rolovich news

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2021
WSU running back Max Borghi (21) scores a touchdown during a college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Cougs win third straight

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2021
WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws the ball downfield during a college football game on Oct. 9 at Martin Stadium.

Cougs look to chop down Cardinal

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2021
WSU setter Hannah Pukis (9) and outside hitter Pia Timmer (7) prepare for an incoming spike during a college volleyball match against UCLA on Oct. 3, 2021, in Pullman.

Volleyball sweeps Arizona road trip

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
October 11, 2021
WSU forward Grayson Lynch dribbles across the field in the first half on Sept. 5 at the Lower Soccer Field in Pullman.

All Cougs deserve support

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2021
A WSU fan displays a "Go Cougs" sign during a Sept. 11 game in Martin Stadium.

WSU outlines vaccine validation process

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2021
Kamie Ethridge coaches the WSU women’s basketball team on Feb. 2, 2020.

WSU extends contracts for three coaches

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 27, 2021
The WSU student section lies empty at the end of a college football game Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman.

King of the collapse

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 20, 2021
Then-sophomore guard Noah Williams prepares to take the shot from the free-throw line against MSU on Dec. 18.

WSU basketball player facing assault charges

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2021
WSU defesnive back Halid Djibril stands on the sideline with teammates during a Sept. 11 game against Portland State in Martin Stadium.

Keys to victory against USC

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 15, 2021
WSU fans cheer on the Cougs against Portland State on Sept. 11, 2021, in Martin Stadium.

Cougs pounce back in Martin Stadium

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 12, 2021
WSU Head Coach Nick Rolovich walks to the sideline as a fan holds a sign at him Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Hot seat gets hotter

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2021
WSU students cheer on the Cougars against the Utah State Aggies on Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

WSU looks to bounce back against Portland State

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2021
Butch T. Cougar interacts with some fans at Martin Stadium Sept. 4 in Pullman.

WSU to require proof of vaccination for football games

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 7, 2021
Max Borghi leads his team onto the field on Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington.

Utah State spoils return to Martin Stadium

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 6, 2021
Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kyle Thornton and fifth-year cornerback Daniel Isom take reps during an Aug. 16 practice on Rogers Field in Pullman. Isom is set to start at strong safety, while Thornton will back up fifth-year senior Jahad Woods to open the 2021 season.

WSU football opens 2021 against Utah State

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
September 1, 2021
Sports editor Aarik Long gets ready for the fall semester

Letter from the editor: Sports editor prepares for fall

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
August 25, 2021
Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff, Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren and ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips field questions about the new alliance

Pac-12, ACC and Big Ten announce historic alliance

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
August 24, 2021
Then-junior pitcher Zane Mills throws the ball during the game against Seattle U on March 5, 2021 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

WSU baseball alumni roundup for Aug. 16-22

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2021
The Cougars women's soccer team celebrates following Sydney Pulver's penalty kick goal during a 1-1 draw with Arkansas State.

Cougars soccer set record attendance in season opener

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
August 20, 2021
Head coach Todd Shulenberger leads a preseason practice on Aug. 16 at the Lower Soccer Field in Pullman.

WSU soccer gets set for fall season

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
August 18, 2021
WSU Football Coach Nick Rolovich attends Pac-12 Media Day virtually.

WSU head coach addresses decision to remain unvaccinated during Pac-12 Media Day

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
July 28, 2021
Junior first baseman Kyle Manzardo, pictured here, was the final pick in the second round of the MLB draft.

Three Cougs selected in MLB draft

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
July 13, 2021
Junior Charisma Taylor leaped a distance of 13.63 meters.

Eight Cougars qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
June 2, 2021
WSU women's rowing competed in the NCAA Championships, where each of three units secured a top 15 finish.

Rowing finishes 15th in NCAA Championships

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
June 2, 2021
Junior Kyle Manzardo doubled in two runs in the seventh to bring his season total of RBIs up to 60, the first Cougar to hit the milestone since Jim Murphy in 2008.

WSU baseball takes season series against Huskies

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
June 2, 2021
The new budget means that athletics will receive $35.6 million in external funding through general university bonds.

Board of Regents approve athletics budget

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
May 7, 2021
The WSU baseball team will have a three-game series against Oregon followed by a single game against Seattle U.

Weekly viewing guide: April 30-May 6

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 29, 2021
Recent transfer quarterback Jarrett Guarantano takes and throws his only snap before injury in the Crimson and Gray game last Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Different journeys, same destination

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 28, 2021
Junior infielder Kodie Kolden swings at the ball from right side of the plate.

Weekly viewing guide: April 23-29

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 22, 2021
Cougar legend Gardner Minshew II is placed fourth on all-time quarterbacks list.

Top-10 best quarterbacks in WSU history: 1-5

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 21, 2021
Anthony Gordon was the team’s starting quarterback from 2018-19.

Top-10 best quarterbacks in WSU history: 6-10

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2021
Chun would receive higher salary and move closer to hometown if hired.

Pat Chun interviews for Northwestern athletic director position

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2021
WSU baseball is scheduled to play a three-game home series against the Oregon State Beavers this weekend.

Weekly viewing guide: April 16-22

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 15, 2021
Football has lost key players like Jamire Calvin and Blake Mazza to transfer portal.

Transfer portal versus WSU sports

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 7, 2021
Jack Smith travels the base paths during the 2020-21 season.

Weekly viewing guide: April 2-8

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2021
Sophomore guard Johanna Teder scores three-point shot against Washington on Feb. 28 in Beasley.

A season to never forget

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2021
Senior freestyle swimmer Chloe Larson gets set to compete in NCAA swim championships on Saturday.

Weekly viewing guide: March 19-25

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 18, 2021
The turf inside Martin Stadium will now be called Gesa Field.

It’s time to change name of Martin Stadium

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 17, 2021
After six year at WSU, Pat Chun leaves Pullman for Seattle, AD job at Washington.

Board of Regents approves football field name change

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2021
The WSU track and field team will be competing in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday.

Weekly viewing guide: March 12-18

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2021
Evergreen columnist Aarik Long believes WSU Athletics was dealt a bad financial hand because of the pandemic.

COVID-19 one year later: Sports return with financial toll

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2021
Freshman forward Efe Abogidi shoots a three-point shot over Stanford’s junior forward Lukas Kisunas during the matchup Feb. 20 in Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball season in review

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2021
The women's rowing team come into sight as they head into the final hundred meters of their race on Sept. 28, 2019 at Wawawai Landing.

Rowing gets back in water

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2021
The men’s cross country team compete in a race at the WSU Open on Aug. 30, 2019 at the Colfax Golf Course.

Cross country wraps up at Pac-12 Championships

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2021
Redshirt sophomore setter Hannah Pukis has already totaled 366 assists throughout the season.

Volleyball and soccer matches postponed

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2021
Sophomore guard Johanna Teder drives towards hoop as she looks for open teammates.

Weekly viewing guide: March 5-11

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2021
Redshirt senior running back Deon McIntosh attempts to shed an Oregon defender during the game against Oregon on Nov. 14 at Martin Stadium.

2021 WSU football schedule expectations and predictions

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 4, 2021
Then-freshman Savanna Ly-Nguyen hits the tennis ball back toward her opponent on Mar. 31, 2019 at the Outdoor Tennis Courts.

Tennis wins Battle of Palouse

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2021
Junior Emily Barrier competes in the freestyle event in Gibb Pool.

Weekly viewing guide: Feb. 26-March 4

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2021
Freshman superstar guard Charlisse Leger-Walker has earned seven Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors.

Golden generation of basketball

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 25, 2021
Then-freshman Savanna Ly-Nguyen hits the tennis ball back towards her opponent on Mar. 31, 2019 at the Outdoor Tennis Courts.

Tennis loses both matches in Seattle

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 22, 2021
Senior infielder Jack Smith dishes ball towards first base from his knees.

Weekly viewing guide: Feb. 19-25

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2021
Then-junior outfielder Gianni Tomasi hits the ball during the game against Niagara on March 5, 2020 at Baily-Brayton.

Opening day is upon us

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 18, 2021
Then-senior Melisa Ates continues a rally against Fresno State on Feb. 20, 2020 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis sweeps in Spokane

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2021
Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano signed his National Letter of Intent on Feb. 3 after transferring from Tennessee.

New quarterback equals new possibilities

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2021
WSU head coach Nick Rolovich walks to the sideline during the game against Oregon Nov. 14, 2020, in Martin Stadium.

2021 recruiting class sneakily great

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2021
"This is a crime of intimidation ... this is the crime of scaring people when they're at their most vulnerable,” said Dan LeBeau, Whitman County chief deputy prosecutor.

WSU starting quarterback arrested for DUI

TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER and AARIK LONG
February 8, 2021
The 2018 WSU women's cross country team and joining alumni start their race Aug. 31 at the Colfax Golf Club.

Cross country places second in Idaho Orchards Invitational

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2021
The WSU soccer team will continue their season against Eastern Washington University on Friday.

Soccer wins season opener

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2021
Then-junior Michaela Bayerlova serves the ball during a match against Fresno State on Feb. 20 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis sweeps double-header at home

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2021
The Cougars will start their season on Feb. 19 against UC Davis.

WSU baseball announces schedule

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2021
Fifth year Nicklaus Chiam shot 3-under-par during second day.

Men’s golf completes first tournament of 2021

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 28, 2021
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Kalyah Williams jumps up for a spike on top of defenders.

Volleyball splits series with Oregon

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2021
WSU then-freshman Savanna Ly-Nguyen prepares to return a ball during her singles match Jan. 12, 2019 against Idaho's Anna Stefani. Ly-Nguyen won the match in two sets winning 6-4 and 6-0 respectively.

Tennis falls in season opener

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2021
Larry Scott celebrates with Oregon alumna Sabrina Ionescu.

Pac-12 parts ways with commissioner Larry Scott

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2021
Sophomore Amy Chu gets set for the upcoming spring 2021 schedule.

Women’s golf announces 2021 schedule

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2021
Haarlow previously worked at Lamar University.

WSU athletics hires new senior associate athletics director

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2021
The volleyball team celebrates a win on October 18 in Bohler Gym.

WSU volleyball schedule released

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2021
Then-freshman Mikaela Kirton swims the second leg of the 3x50 yard Breaststroke relay on Sept. 27, 2019 at Gibb pool.

Resumption of swim season results in loss

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2021
Swimmer Payton Bokowy was a member of the team that broke the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Pac-12 Championships her sophomore season.

WSU swim adds three meets to spring schedule

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter
December 22, 2020
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