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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
KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter

Hi I’m Kat Roley. I’m from Renton, Washington and am a senior double-majoring in broadcast news and global politics with a minor in sport communications. I am very involved with Cable 8 on campus and love WSU athletics. My dream is to be on the field with college football and work at either ESPN or Fox News.

All content by KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY
Then-sophomore Mitch Jacobson attempts to clear a jump during a meet April 27, 2019 at Mooberry Track.

WSU track finishes indoor season

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2022
WSU guard Grace Sarver jumps for a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 18.

Cougs finish historic season in style

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2022
The sights, sounds and tastes of New Orleans are coming to Pullman from Feb. 25 - March 2.

Mardi Gras madness in downtown Pullman

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2022
WSU celebrates female athletes during a recognition of Title IX's 50th anniversary, Feb. 11.

Power of IX honors WSU greats

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 17, 2022
Then-redshirt sophomore sprinter Tierney Silliman (left) and then-sophomore sprinter Jordyn Tucker race neck and neck down the track during their 60-meter dash heat Jan. 19, 2019 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Cougs post records at three meets

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 17, 2022
The WSU Women's Soccer team runs out of the locker room before playing against the University of Montana in the NCAA Tournament at the Lower Soccer Field, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

Power of IX campaign begins

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2022
Then-sophomore Mitch Jacobson attempts to clear a jump during a meet April 27, 2019 at Mooberry Track.

Cougs run into record books

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 10, 2022
Then-sophomore Mitch Jacobson clears the bar in the high jump at the WSU Indoor Meet January 19th 2019 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

WSU track continues to shine in New Mexico

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 3, 2022
Then-freshman weight thrower Amy Kraemer competes in the women open weight throw at the WSU Open Indoor Track and Field Meet on Jan. 19, 2019 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Track’s impressive outing in Idaho

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 27, 2022
Sophomore Matthew Watkins (left), and redshirt sophomore Zak Kindl compete in the men's 5000-meter Saturday afternoon at Mooberry Track.

Track’s action-packed weekend

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 20, 2022
Looking for a fun, creative activity to do without breaking the bank? "Paint Nights" are returning this month to the Endicott and Lacrosse Libraries.

Books and broad strokes

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 20, 2022
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) drives to the basket past Stanford forwards James Keefe (left) and Spencer Jones (right) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 13, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs fail to cut trees

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 14, 2022
WSU middle blocker Magda Jehlarova (15) prepares to spike the ball on Nov. 5, 2021, in Pullman.

Rubright returns to roots

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 13, 2022
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) passes the ball during a college basketball game against Weber State University at Beasley Coliseum, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Cougs split away games 1-1

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 10, 2022
WSU guard TJ Bamba (5) looks for someone to pass the ball to during a college basketball game against Weber State University at Beasley Coliseum, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Cougs host Stanford

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 10, 2022
WSU guard Noah Williams (24) instructs his teammates during a college basketball game against Weber State University at Beasley Coliseum, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

WSU set to play Utes

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 8, 2022
WSU guard TJ Bamba (5) looks for someone to pass the ball to during a college basketball game against Weber State University at Beasley Coliseum, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Cougs fall in Boulder

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 8, 2022
WSU guard Johanna Teder (21) dribbles the ball towards the basket during a college basketball game against the University of San Francisco in Beasley Coliseum, Dec. 3, 2021.

WSU continues tough schedule in Tucson

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 7, 2022
WSU forward Efe Abogidi (0) dunks the ball during a college basketball game against Weber State University at Beasley Coliseum, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs hit the road for Colorado

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 6, 2022
The WSU women's volleyball team comes together before the first set against California, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs fall to Bears, end season

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
December 7, 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.

WSU volleyball earns Pac-12 accolades

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
December 2, 2021
WSU outside hitter Penny Tusa (1) celebrates during a college volleyball match Oct. 1 in Pullman.

Cougs set for big dance

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
December 2, 2021
WSU's Kalyah Williams (2) celebrates during a college volleyball match against UCLA Oct. 3 in Pullman.

Volleyball looks forward to NCAA Tournament

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 30, 2021
WSU outside hitter Pia Timmer (7) serves the ball, Nov. 5, 2021, in Pullman.

Washington earns first Apple Cup Series win of season

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 28, 2021
WSU middle blocker Magda Jehlarova (15) prepares to spike the ball on Nov. 5, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougar volleyball set for final home weekend

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 18, 2021
The WSU volleyball team prepares for a match against USC, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs split California road trip

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2021
WSU middle blocker Kalyah Williams (2) spikes the ball during a college volleyball match against USC on Oct. 1 in Pullman.

Volleyball takes California road trip

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 11, 2021
The WSU women's volleyball team comes together before the first set against California, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Pullman.

Historic weekend for WSU volleyball

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2021
WSU middle blocker Kaylah Williams (2) prepares to spike the ball during a college volleyball match against California on Oct. 24, 2021, in Pullman.

WSU volleyball hits the court

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 3, 2021
The men’s cross country team compete in a race at the WSU Open on Aug. 30, 2019 at the Colfax Golf Course.

Cougs finish Pac-12 Championships

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 3, 2021
Chloe Larson, Pac-12 50-meter freestyle champion, is recognized on the field alongside Butch T. Cougar during a football game against Martin Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021, in Martin Stadium.

WSU swimmer excels in and out of the pool

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 27, 2021
WSU middle blocker Magda Jehlarova (15) spikes the ball during a college volleyball match against California on Oct. 24, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs split weekend series

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 25, 2021
WSU libero Karly Basham prepares for an incoming spike during a college volleyball match against UCLA Oct. 3 in Pullman.

Volleyball riding the momentum

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2021
WSU libero Karly Basham (3) sets the ball during a college volleyball match against UCLA on Oct. 3 in Pullman.

Volleyball returns home

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2021
The WSU swim team celebrates their victory over Arizona on Oct. 15.

Swim takes home historic win

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2021
WSU's Kalyah Williams (2) celebrates during a college volleyball match against UCLA Oct. 3 in Pullman.

Cougs head to Copper State

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 6, 2021
WSU outside hitter Penny Tusa (1) celebrates during a college volleyball match Oct. 1 in Pullman.

WSU drops pair of matches

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 6, 2021
Redshirt junior Kalyah Williams and freshman Katy Ryan rise up for a block against Gonzaga on Sept. 10 inside Bohler Gym.

Cougs host Tinsletown foes

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2021
The women's volleyball team celebrates during a match against the University of Washington on Sept. 25, 2019, at Bohler Gym.

Cougs win first Apple Cup match of season

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 27, 2021
The Cougars celebrate a victory against Gonzaga on Sept. 10, 2021, inside Bohler Gym.

Cougs win Thunderdome Classic

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 20, 2021
WSU volleyball celebrates a point against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Sept. 10, 2021, inside Bohler Gym.

Volleyball heads to Golden State

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 15, 2021
Redshirt junior Kalyah Williams and freshman Katy Ryan rise up for a block against Gonzaga on Sept. 10 inside Bohler Gym.

Volleyball sweeps away Cougar Challenge

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 13, 2021
Then-sophomore Zorana Grujic leads the gray team in the first 2,000m of the 2019 WSU XC Open at Colfax Golf Course.

WSU cross country competes at Cougar Classic

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 13, 2021
Then-sophomore outside hitter Pia Timmer rises up over net to spike ball.

Volleyball to host Cougar Challenge

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2021
The Cougar volleyball team huddles up one last time before the start of the first set in the matchup against Cal on Feb. 26 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball continues rough start to season

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 6, 2021
The Cougar volleyball team celebrates a 3-0 straight set win against Arizona on Oct. 18, 2019, in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball looks to rebound in Rebel Challenge

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
September 1, 2021
Then-redshirt freshman setter Hannah Pukis sets the ball during the game against Arizona on Oct. 18, 2019, at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball open season with pair of losses

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
August 30, 2021
Then-freshman middle blocker Magda Jehlarova celebrates with her teammates during the game against University of Washington on Sept. 25, 2019, in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball opens season in South Carolina

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
August 25, 2021
Then sophomore outside hitter Pia Timmer rises up over net to spike ball.

Cougar volleyball set for 2021 season

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
August 18, 2021
The volleyball team's only senior, Penny Tusa, has likely played the last game in her historic Cougar career.

WSU eliminated from NCAA tournament

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
April 15, 2021
The Cougar volleyball team huddles up one last time before the start of the first set in the matchup against Cal Feb. 26 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball ready for NCAA Tournament

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2021
Then sophomore outside hitter Pia Timmer rises up over net to spike ball.

Volleyball makes NCAA tournament following series split against Arizona

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2021
The WSU volleyball team meets at center court to join in a team huddle after their win over the Arizona Wildcats on Oct. 18, 2019 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball ends regular season against Wildcats

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2021
The women's volleyball team celebrates after a win against UT Arlington on Sept. 13, 2019 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball loses in return to court

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2021
The Cougar volleyball team huddles up one last time before the start of the first set in the matchup against Cal Feb. 26 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball sweeps third straight series

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 14, 2021
Sophomore Pia Timmer leads the team with 128 kills this season.

Volleyball heads to Corvallis after series cancelation

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2021
Freshman Kiana Swain earned 15 points in the swim meet against the University of Utah on Jan. 15, 2021 in Gibb Pool.

“She’s got no where to go but up”

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 4, 2021
Then-senior breaststroke swimmer Linnea Lindberg races in the women’s 200-yard breaststroke against the University of Wyoming Feb. 8, 2019 at Gibb Pool.

Historic championship meet for swim

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2021
Sophomore opposite Alexcis Lusby and sophomore middle blocker Magda Jehlarova block an outside hit from Cal during the matchup Friday evening in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball sweeps Cal in doubleheader

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2021
Sophomore outside hitter Pia Timmer leads the team with 104 kills.

Volleyball looks to flip script against Golden Bears

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2021
Current senior Mackenzie Duarte swims the butterfly portion of the first heat of the 400-meter medley relay on Sept. 29, 2019 at Gibb Pool.

Pac-12 Championships set to kick off in Houston

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2021
Then-freshman outside hitter Alexcis Lusby, middle, blocks the ball from Husky sophomore outside hitter Shannon Crenshaw during the game on Sept. 25, 2019 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball looks to knock off former national champs

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 18, 2021
Redshirt freshman setter Hannah Pukis sets the ball during the game against Arizona on Oct. 18, 2019 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball sweeps Buffaloes

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2021
Then-freshman middleblocker Magda Jehlarova spikes ball on Nov. 15, 2019 in Bohler.

Volleyball hosts undefeated Colorado

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Jasmine Martin rises up for spike over defender.

Volleyball splits series with No. 18 UCLA

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2021
WSU alum Jocelyn Urias attempts to spike ball.

Volleyball heads home to take on Bruins

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 4, 2021
Then-sophomore Lauren Burckel places fifth in the 100-meter breaststroke on Sept. 28, 2019 at Gibb Pool.

Swim ends regular season with win

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2021
The WSU women's volleyball team celebrates on-court after scoring the 18th and winning point against Utah on Sept. 28, 2018 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball leaves desert with sweep

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2021
Senior and team captain Mackenzie Duarte competes in the breaststroke event.

Swim team hosts Vandals on senior night

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2021
Middle blocker Magda Jehlarova spikes a ball past Oregon State defenders on Oct. 13, 2019 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball heads to Tempe

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 28, 2021
The WSU swim team takes practice laps in the pool before a meet.

Win streak continues against West Side foes

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2021
Senior Taylor McCoy participates in the backstroke competition for WSU.

Cougars get back in the pool against Seattle U

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2021
Forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens dribbles past UNC defender.

Heart and soul of WSU soccer

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2021
Sophomore outside hitter Alexcis Lusby tried out for the USA Women’s Collegiate Team last year.

Lusby ready to compete, hungry to win

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
November 19, 2020
Swimmer Payton Bokowy was a member of the team that broke the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Pac-12 Championships her sophomore season.

A team inspired by one swimmer

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2020
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