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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
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Freshman Forward CJ Elleby jumps over the CU defense as he shoots in the WSU vs. CU basketball game Feb. 20 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars disappointing road trip ends with defeat to Cal

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2019
WSU junior guard Chanelle Molina dribbles past UW players Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs crush Dawgs by 33 points

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 16, 2019
Cole Smith aims his javelin while demonstrating how he throws April 24 at Mooberry Track.

‘Just seeing where the road takes me’

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
May 3, 2018
Redshirt senior hurdler/multi-event performer Alissa Brooks-Johnson wins the women’s 4x100 meter relay as the anchor for the WSU team, adding points toward the women’s win during the WSU-UW Dual on April 28 at Mooberry Field.

Track and field dominates Dawgs in dual meet

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 29, 2018
Freshman Sander Moldau competes in the pole vault at the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate in Long Beach, California.

Track and field hosts sole outdoor meet of season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 26, 2018
Freshman infielder Mason De La Cruz discusses leading the Cougars in the future and his aspirations for the team this season.

Fielding his way to legacy

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 26, 2018
ABBY LINNENKOHL | DAILY EVERGREEN FILE Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker stares down a batter as he prepares to release a pitch against Cal on Saturday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Putting weight of team, game on his arm

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2018
Senior outfielder Blake Clanton slides into home, scoring the second point for the Cougars in the second game of the series against Cal, Saturday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars battle for walk-off victory over Cal

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2018
WSU sophomore outfielder Dustin Yates dives for the ball to get the out, but cannot come up with the catch against Arizona State University on March 31 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars rocked by Golden Bears

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2018
Senior left-handed pitcher Scotty Sunitsch, left, talks with Head Coach Marty Lees after practice Tuesday at Bailey–Brayton Field.

Stepping up to the mound

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 12, 2018
Redshirt sophomore Paul Ryan competes in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Nov. 18.

Always at the finish line, there for advice

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2018
WSU sophomore sprinter Jordyn Tucker competes at the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 3.

Track and field heads to Eugene

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 4, 2018
Redshirt sophomore pole vaulter Molly Scharmann talks about competing with her siblings growing up and her goals for the remainder of the season.

Scharmann dreams big, aims to leave legacy at WSU

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2018
WSU redshirt junior pole vaulter Tucker Mjelde participates in the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 3.

Track and field participates in trio of meets

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 29, 2018
Sophomore left-handed pitcher AJ Block pitches to a Saint Mary’s batter on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field. Block has a 5.19 ERA this season.

Cougars win on walk off

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 29, 2018
Redshirt senior triple-jumper Greer Alsop takes flight as she competes in a qualifying heat at the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 3.

Jumper draws on heritage to succeed

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 27, 2018
Weight and hammer thrower Brock Eager competes Feb. 3 at the WSU Indoor Open in the Indoor Practice Facility.

Track and field sends limited number of athletes to Spokane

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 21, 2018
Sophomore Guard Johanna Muzet attempts to bypass California freshman guard Kianna Smith during the game against California on Feb. 23 at Beasley Coliseum.

A look back at the season that was for women’s basketball

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2018
Alissa Brooks-Johnson talks about how she is preparing for the NCAA Indoor Championship and her decision to medically redshirt during junior season Monday in Bohler Gymnasium.

Brooks-Johnson stands out among the field

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2018

SRC offers more than other fitness centers

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2018
WSU sophomore forward Kayla Washington attempts to keep the ball away from California senior guard Mikayla Cowling during a game on Feb. 23 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 67-54.

First round exit ends season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2018
Sophomore guard Johanna Muzet looks to dribble the ball past senior guard/forward Mikayla Cowling during the game against California on Friday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars battle Trojans in first round of Pac-12 tourney

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2018
WSU forward Nike McClure defends the ball from Cal forward Penna Davidson Friday night in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars go cold in second half against Golden Bears

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2018
WSU freshman distance runner Pia Richards, second from the right, competes in the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 3.

Track and field gears up for indoor championships

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2018
Then senior forward Ivana Kmetovska, right, fights off multiple Cal defenders during a game on Jan. 29, 2017 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU won the game 84-79.

WSU comes home to close out regular season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 22, 2018
Then-senior guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou attempts to slow down Oregon State junior guard Katie McWilliams as she drives toward the net during a game Feb. 9, 2018 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars look to avoid season sweep in Utah

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 16, 2018
WSU redshirt sophomore forward Borislava Hristova goes for a layup in a game against Oregon State Friday night at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU falls short in dramatic overtime game against Beavers

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 10, 2018
WSU sophomore guard Chanelle Molina goes for a layup over USC’s sophomore forward Ja’Tavia Tapley, right, and junior guard Aliyah Mazyck on Jan. 26 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 73-72.

Cougars return home to take on Beavers

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 9, 2018
WSU freshman defender Aaqila Mclyn defends the ball from UCLA junior forward Hallie Mace on Oct. 19, 2017 at the Lower Soccer Field. WSU won the game 1-0.

WSU releases spring schedule as they prepare for next season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 6, 2018
Junior sprinter Ja’Maun Charles crosses the finish line to take first in the men’s 60 meter dash Saturday at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Several standout performances highlight Cougar Indoor

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 5, 2018
WSU redshirt sophomore Tierney Silliman, left, and sophomore Jordyn Tucker race in a 60 meter dash heat on Jan. 20 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

WSU getting ready to compete in Cougar Indoor

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 2, 2018
WSU sophomore guard Chanelle Molina makes her way through the UCLA defense Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU heads to Tucson hoping to snap losing streak

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2018
WSU senior Barbora Michalkova gets ready to return a shot against Montana State on Jan. 20 at the Hollingberry Fieldhouse.

Tennis claims three road wins to stay undefeated

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2018
WSU redshirt sophomore forward Borislava Hristova goes for a layup against UCLA on Sunday.

UCLA escapes Pullman with victory

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 28, 2018
WSU redshirt junior forward Nike McClure goes up to block a shot from USC senior guard Sadie Edwards on Friday at Beasley Coliseum.

Turnovers plague women’s basketball in loss to Trojans

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 27, 2018
WSU redshirt junior forward Louise Brown goes for a layup against Saint Louis on Dec. 6 at Beasley Coliseum. Brown scored 11 points in the last game against UW.

Cougs hope to trounce Trojans

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 26, 2018

WSU officially announces new athletic director

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2018
Chanelle Molina dribbles down the court during the UW matchup Sunday at Alaska Airlines arena.

Rough shooting night leads to loss in Seattle

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2018
WSU guard Ny Redding throws a pass to guard Ike Iroegbu against Colorado on Jan. 23, 2016. WSU lost the game 75-70.

Men’s basketball trampled by Buffs

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2018
WSU sophomore forward Kayla Washington goes for a layup against UW on Wednesday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougar closers: WSU knocks off rival Huskies

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2018
Utah sophomore guard Megan Jacobs dribbles the ball past a WSU player on Jan. 7 at Beasley Coliseum. Cougars have now lost three in a row after loss to University of California, Berkeley, on Sunday.

Women’s basketball falls to Golden Bears

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 15, 2018
Borislava Hristova tries to keep a Utah player from driving to the basket on Jan. 7 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars try to rebound from tough loss

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 11, 2018
WSU redshirt sophomore forward Boruslava Hristova dribbles the ball down the court against Utah on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars stumble in closing seconds against Utah

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
January 7, 2018
Junior guard Alexis Swedlund goes up for a shot against Saint Louis’ junior center Tara Dusharm Monday evening in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars take down Billikens

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
December 5, 2017
WSU redshirt junior forward Nike McClure prepares for a field goal in Friday's game against Idaho State University.

WSU looking to extend winning streak

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
December 4, 2017
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 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
Junior guard Viont'e Daniels shoots the ball against Seattle University on Wednesday at Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball looks for third straight win to open season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
November 17, 2017
Junior forward Robert Franks goes up for a shot against Texas Southern University on Sunday.

Cougars prepare for second game of season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2017
Then senior guard Charles Callison dodges an Arizona State University defender during his Feb. 18 matchup against the Sun Devils. WSU won 86-71.

Cougar men stay in Pullman for home opener

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2017
Sophomore guard Chanelle Molina warms up for the three-point contest at ZZU Mania on Oct. 24. WSU women’s basketball begins its season against University of California, Davis on Nov. 10.

Healthy team looking for explosive start

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
November 1, 2017
Redshirt freshman guard Milan Acquaah sits courtside as he watches his teammates practice for the upcoming season Monday.

Men’s basketball prepares for fresh start

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter
October 26, 2017
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