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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
LEVI COOVERT

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor

Levi is a sophomore studying Multimedia Journalism, Broadcast News, and Advertising at Washington State University. He serves as sports co-editor, and is the beat writer for the men’s basketball team and both men’s and women’s golf teams. He loves the Mariners, Seahawks, Kraken, and Cougars!

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LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Biggest game of the season; Cougars prep for Bulldogs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 8, 2025
LeJuan Watts finishes a dunk for 2 points against Bradley, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs win big at home over San Francisco

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 8, 2025
WSU QB John Mateer runs in open space in a week four win 54-52 over SJSU at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash.

The WSU Sports Awards of 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024
Head Coach Jake Dickert celebrates a 2024 Apple Cup win in Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

Top ten Wazzu victories of 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024

COLUMN: WCC Men’s Basketball predictions 2024

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December 31, 2024
Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

The twelve wishes of Cougmas

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024
WSU tight end Cooper Mathers celebrates a touchdown catch with wide reeiver Carlos Hernandez in a game against SDSU at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Calif.

Zevi Eckhaus, Carlos Hernandez to explore transfer portal

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024

Kaligis, Edwards and Kaster heading to Wake Forest

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024
Isaiah Watts gets a step on a defender and drives through the lane, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Isaiah Watts out for ‘multiple weeks’

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024
Battle of cats; Cougars vs Lions in Spokane

Battle of cats; Cougars vs Lions in Spokane

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 30, 2024
Tre Shackelford warming up in the pregame against Hawaii

Tre Shackelford to return to WSU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024
Ethan Price stares down a UNC player during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Welcome to WCC; Cougs handle Pilots for first WCC win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

Colson returning to Wazzu

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

Din-Mbuh transfers to TCU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024
QB John Mateer looks down the field with hopes to make a big play, April 22.

John Mateer transfers to Oklahoma

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December 29, 2024
Taariq Al-Uqdah pumps himself up as the Cougs take the field to take on Colorado, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

Buddah Al-Uqdah transfers to Washington

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

Audition for 2025; Eckhaus impresses in Holiday Bowl

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024
WSU football team led by head coach Jake Dickert and assistant coach Pete Kaligis run through the tunnel before the 2024 Apple Cup in Seattle, Wash.

Kaligis leads with heart; loyal Coug serves as acting head coach

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

BREAKING: WSU Hiring Jimmy Rogers of South Dakota State for football head coach vacancy

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 28, 2024
Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs fight till the finish but lose Holiday Bowl

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 27, 2024
WSU WR Kyle Williams celebrates a touchdown.

Happy Holiday Bowl; Cougars vs Orange at Snapdragon

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 27, 2024
Parker Gerrits stares down a Bradley player during an inbounds attempt, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU kicks off WCC play against Portland

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 27, 2024
Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

WCC Mens Hoops Preview

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 27, 2024

Coward, Wilson out for year

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December 26, 2024
Nate Calmese smiles at a Bradley player after forcing several turnovers on inbounds passes, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

No Watts, no Coward, no problems; Cougs beat Northern Iowa in Vegas

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 26, 2024

Three-less in Seattle; Cougs lose Apple Cup

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 26, 2024
The 300th Apple Cup: What to know ahead of WSU and UW's basketball match

The 300th Apple Cup: What to know ahead of WSU and UW’s basketball match

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024
Nate Calmese floats the ball for layup attempt, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs defeat Missouri State

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024

Should Cougs still play in Holiday Bowl?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024
Head coach Jake Dickert glances at the Autzen Stadium jumbotron during WSU football's 38-24 loss to Oregon, Oct. 21. 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

BREAKING: Dickert ditches WSU for Wake Forest

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024
WSU QB John Mateer runs in open space in a week four win 54-52 over SJSU at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash.

BREAKING: John Mateer expected to transfer from WSU

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December 16, 2024
Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks' innovative new head coach.

COLUMN: Seahawks are ahead of schedule

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 11, 2024
COLUMN: Mariners need to make a move soon

COLUMN: Mariners need to make a move soon

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 11, 2024

COLUMN: Should teams cancel their tough noncon games?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

COLUMN: Tune out the noise; 2024 was a win for the Cougs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024

How WSU benefited from ASU’s Big 12 Title

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Cougars drop first game of NIVC, Volleyball season comes to end

Cougars drop first game of NIVC, Volleyball season comes to end

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Parker Gerrits stares down a Bradley player during an inbounds attempt, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU hosts Missouri State in last home game before break

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
WSU head coach Jake Dickert motivates his team ahead of NCAA football game against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

COLUMN: The Cougs won by losing

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cedric Coward headed for shoulder surgery

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU beats Boise State in second straight Quad 1 win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024

COLUMN l The Committee got it right and wrong

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December 9, 2024
John Mateer is all smiles after helping the Cougs take down Northern Colorado at home, Sept. 16.

Mateer decision looms large as Cougs prep for Holiday

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
WSU Running Back Wayshawn Parker handling a carry.

WSU Football Transfer Portal Tracker

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Luke Westfall gazes over the field before broadcasting the WSU vs Boise State football game for KUGR from Albertson Statium in Boise, Idaho.

Broadcasting sports; living his dream

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 5, 2024
Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs earn first quad one win in Nevada

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 4, 2024
Isaiah Watts and Nate Calmese celebrate during the Cougars win over Bradley

WSU set to play Boise State in future Pac-12 preview

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 4, 2024
Cedrick Coward drives through the lane before scoring 2 of his 30 points against Northern Colorado, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars shoot 53% from three against Eastern WA

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 27, 2024
Nate Calmese floats the ball for layup attempt, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs defeat Fresno State, move on to face SMU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 27, 2024
Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs take on the Acrisure Invitational at Palm Springs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 26, 2024
Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Coward leads Cougs to big win over Northern Colorado

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 20, 2024
Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

The past looms large; Cougs to face Eastern WA in Spokane

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 20, 2024
LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars to host Northern Colorado

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 18, 2024
Nate Calmese smiles at a Bradley player after forcing several turnovers on inbounds passes, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars fall flat in second half, lose to Iowa

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 18, 2024
WSU tight end Cooper Mathers celebrates a touchdown catch with wide reeiver Carlos Hernandez in a game against SDSU at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Calif.

Unsung Coug of the Week: Cooper Mathers; red zone threat

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2024
Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU heads to Iowa for early test

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2024
Isaiah Watts and Nate Calmese celebrate during the Cougars win over Bradley

Undefeated Cougs defeat Bradley and Idaho, move into top 100 in KenPom rankings

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2024

The Path Narrows: Cougs win but don’t get the help they need

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 13, 2024
Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

What is the Cougs path to the playoffs?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 8, 2024

WSU Baseball Schedule released for 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 6, 2024

Unsung Coug of the week: French freshman clutches up late for Cougs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 6, 2024
Cougs drop 100 in season opening win

Cougs drop 100 in season opening win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 5, 2024

Finding the greens; men’s golf enjoys a successful fall season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 31, 2024

COLUMN: World Series is proving Dodgers dominance, and it is boring

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 31, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

WSU women’s golf wraps up fall season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 30, 2024

Unsung Coug of the week: Ansel Din-Mbuh becoming top rusher

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 30, 2024
Myles Rice shoots a three-pointer during his 19-point outing against Portland State, Dec. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar men open season with two games in Beasley

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 30, 2024
Newly signed head coach David Riley arrives for his press conference, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Welcome to the WCC: Men’s Basketball Preview, 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
New Head Coach David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU picked to finish fifth in WCC Preseason Poll

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
Then-sophomore Kyle Manzardo attempts to tag Gonzaga runner.

Checking in on Kyle Manzardo after his first MLB season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
Fa'alili Fa'amoe (79) embraces Leo Pulalasi (20) after a big play against Hawaii on Oct. 19 at Gesa field in Pullman, WA.

“It’s gotta be a joy;” Cougs winning and having fun doing it

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
WR Kris Hutson holding the football after making a catch in the Cougars 42-10 win at Gesa field over Hawaii on Oct. 19.

Unsung Coug of the Week: Hutson’s consistency paying off

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
John Mateer is all smiles after helping the Cougs take down Northern Colorado at home, Sept. 16.

COLUMN l John Mateer is a roller coaster

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October 22, 2024

Cougs tie for sixth at Boulder Creek

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October 22, 2024
Then-freshman infielder Kyle Manzardo waits for an incoming pitch, March 28, 2019.

Former Cougs square off in ALCS

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

Cougars tie record, jump four spots at Boulder Creek

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

Women’s Golf starts strong at Boulder Creek

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024
QB John Mateer celebrates a rushing touchdown during the Cougars 42-10 victory over Hawaii on Oct. 19, 2024 at Gesa field in Pullman, WA.

Smooth surfing; Cougs roll to blowout win over Hawaii

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 20, 2024

Renner wins second straight title at OSU Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 9, 2024
Katy Ryan provided nine kills and five blocks for WSU volleyball in their five-set loss to UCLA Nov. 10 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Katy Ryan records 1,000th career kill

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 9, 2024

Evans Kurui is racking up awards

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024

Cougs cross the Columbia for Oregon State Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024
Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks' innovative new head coach.

Relax, Seahawks fans; Mike Macdonald era is off to a fine start

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024
The Seattle Mariners

COLUMN: Why the Mariners season ended in disappointment, again

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024
Here's the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

Here’s the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024

Unsung Coug of the Week: Sam Renner’s Golf Success

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024

Renner wins Badger Invitational, Cougs finish fourth

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024

Women’s golf struggles at the Molly

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024
Tara Wallack goes up for a rebound with two Gonzaga defenders, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Gonzaga set to join rebuilding Pac-12

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

Alice Johansson wins back-to-back tournaments

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 27, 2024

Pac-12 future hangs in the balance, UNLV could be the key

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 25, 2024
Dean Janikowski lines up for a field goal attempt, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Unsung Coug of the Week: Janikowski kicks the Cougs to OT win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 24, 2024

Cougs finish seventh in Canadian Collegiate Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 18, 2024
WSU offensive and defensive linemen face off in a scrimmage during football practice, April 22, in Martin Stadium.

“You play as a team” Cougars O-Line making strong impression early in season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 17, 2024
Linebacker Kyle Thornton tackles a Husky receiver to prevent a touchdown in the redzone.

COLUMN l Why this Apple Cup win means more

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 17, 2024

Cougs head to Canada for golf tournament

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 17, 2024

Men’s golf claims fourth, Utah victorious on the Palouse

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 12, 2024
WSU running back Max Borghi (21) runs to the endzone during the Apple Cup, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Ranking the Top 10 Apple Cups of All Time

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024
Jake Dickert and the 2023 WSU football team getting ready to take the field at Husky Stadium, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

COLUMN l Where will Cougs turn in 2025 if not the Mountain West?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024

Cougars in third through round one at the palouse

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September 11, 2024
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