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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

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter

Sophomore journalism and media production from Stanwood, Washington.

All content by SAM GRANT
Redshirt senior forward Borislava Hristova goes for a layup over a Beijing Normal University defender on Oct. 31 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars split the Boeing Apple Cup Series

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
January 13, 2020

Cougars win historic game in Berkeley

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
January 7, 2020

Cougars come up short in Boeing Apple Cup Series

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
January 1, 2020
Athlete of the Week: Mykiaa Minniss

Athlete of the Week: Mykiaa Minniss

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
December 2, 2019
Graduate student wide receiver Brandon Arconado attempts to run up the field against Stanford on Nov. 16 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars look to win for bowl eligibility

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November 22, 2019
WSU Athletics Director Pat Chun said the failure to meet the roster requirement was not only because of COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.

Started from the bottom, now he’s here

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November 22, 2019
Redshirt junior linebacker Jahad Woods goes up for the interception against Stanford on Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Athlete of the Week: Jahad Woods

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November 19, 2019
Senior wide receiver Dezmon Patmon runs into the end zone against Colorado on Oct.19 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars prepare to chop some trees

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November 15, 2019
Junior defensive line Will Rodgers III anticipates Colorado offense on Oct. 19 at Martin Stadium.

WSU football to take on Pac-12 defensive power

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November 8, 2019
Senior forward Morgan Weaver dribbles the ball down the field during the game against OSU on Sept. 28 at the Lower Soccer Field. WSU won 2-1.

Athlete of the Week: Morgan Weaver

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November 5, 2019
Senior libero Alexis Dirige attempts to hit the ball during the game against Arizona on Oct. 18 at Bohler Gym.

Athlete of the Week: Alexis Dirige

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October 29, 2019
Then-junior wide receiver Dezmon Patmon evades Oregon defense on Oct. 20 2018 at Martin Stadium.

Football falls to Ducks

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October 28, 2019
Sophomore running back Max Borghi runs the ball past Colorado defenders on Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Athlete of the Week: Max Borghi

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October 22, 2019
Redshirt senior wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. scores a touchdown against University of Northern Colorado on Sep. 7 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars come home to take on Buffs

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October 18, 2019
Freshman middle blocker Magda Jehlárová hits the ball past an Oregon player on Friday night at Bohler Gym.

Athlete of the Week: Magda Jehlárová

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October 15, 2019
Washington State sophomore runningback Max Borghi scores a touchdown during a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday afternoon in Tempe, Arizona.

Cougars crash and burn in the desert

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October 14, 2019
Then-sophomore forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens kicks the ball in an attempt to score against GCU during the game on Aug. 19, 2018 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Athlete of the Week: Makamae Gomera-Stevens

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2019
Duarte works for repeat year to NCAA Champs

Duarte works for repeat year to NCAA Champs

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
October 4, 2019
Graduate goalkeeper Ella Dederick kicks the ball during the game against Oregon State on Saturday at the Lower Soccer Field.

Athlete of the Week: Ella Dederick

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October 1, 2019
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Travell Harris runs with the ball during game against New Mexico State on Aug. 31 at Martin Stadium.

Cougar defense unable to keep up

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September 30, 2019
Redshirt senior, Easop Winston Jr., middle, carries the ball down the field while being chased after during the game against UCLA on Saturday night in Martin Stadium.

Athlete of the Week: Easop Winston Jr.

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2019
Redshirt senior wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. scores a touchdown against University of Northern Colorado on Sept. 7 at Martin Stadium.

WSU starts Pac-12 play against UCLA

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
September 20, 2019
Freshman outside hitter Pia Timmer spikes the ball against the Liberty University on Saturday in Bohler Gym.

Athlete of the Week: Pia Timmer

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September 17, 2019
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Kassidy Woods celebrates a 26-yard catch for a first down in the third quarter on Aug. 31 in Martin Stadium.

Cougars take on Cougars in Houston

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September 13, 2019
Graduate midfielder Averie Collins protects the ball from a Montana player during the game on Aug. 30 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Athlete of the Week: Averie Collins

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September 10, 2019
Redshirt senior quarterback Anthony Gordon runs towards the sideline during the game against New Mexico State on Aug. 31 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars to battle Northern Colorado Bears

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September 6, 2019
Redshirt senior quarterback Anthony Gordon throws the ball during the game against New Mexico State on Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Athlete of the Week: Anthony Gordon

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September 3, 2019
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Travell Harris attempts to evade the New Mexico State University defense during the game against NMSU Saturday night at Martin Stadium.

Cougars trample Aggies

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September 3, 2019
Junior Dillon Plew walks back to the dugout at the end of the eighth inning during a game against the University of Oregon April 12 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs host Apple Cup on Friday

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May 3, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Collin Montez dives to catch the ball during the game against Oregon on Apr. 12 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars shut out by Beavers in series finale

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April 28, 2019
Junior outfielder Danny Sinatro makes contact with the ball in the bottom of the second inning in the game against Stanford on Mar. 29 at Bailey-Brayton Field. Sinatro's at bat resulted in a double play.

Beavers crush Cougs in series opener

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 27, 2019
Sophomore first baseman Jack Smith throws the ball to first to force out the runner after diving to block the ball from going to the outfield during game two or the series against Oregon April 13 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball looks to rebound against No. 2 Oregon State

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April 26, 2019
Then-junior left-handed pitcher AJ Block throws a pitch during the game against Stanford on March 30, 2019, at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs blow five run lead in ninth inning, tie USC in series finale

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 20, 2019
Junior infielder Dillon Plew crouches at first base as he watches the pitch during the game against Stanford on April 13 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

USC trounces WSU in Los Angeles

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April 20, 2019
Freshman catcher Bradley Polinsky swings his bat during the game against Oregon on Apr. 12 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

USC silences Cougars

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April 19, 2019
WSU track and Field Director Wayne Phipps talks about the team’s strengths and challenges looking forward on March 9 at Mooberry Track.

WSU heads to Cali for three-meet week

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 16, 2019
Senior catcher Rob Teel prepares to catch a pitch against Stanford on March 31 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Surging Ducks come to Pullman to visit lowly Cougs

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 12, 2019
Freshman right-handed pitcher Zane Mills pitches in the fifth inning of the game against Stanford on March 29 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball suffers sixth sweep of season in Berkeley

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April 7, 2019
Then-junior left-handed pitcher AJ Block throws a pitch during the game against Stanford on March 30, 2019, at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball loses fifth straight series

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 7, 2019
Freshman infielder Kodie Kolden hits a three-run home run in the second inning against Gonzaga on Tuesday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cal shuts out Cougs

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 6, 2019
Senior high jumper Peyton Fredrickson attempts to clear the bar in the high jump. WSU will face UW in the WSU-UW dual meet in Seattle on Saturday.

WSU track heads to Seattle for rivalry dual at UW

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 4, 2019
Junior infielder Dillon Plew catches the ball from home plate to force Stanford’s redshirt junior Nickolas Oar out at first in game three of the series against Stanford on Sunday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton Field.

WSU hosts Gonzaga at Bailey-Brayton Field

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2019
The fellowship will pair eight fellows with news organizations early next year

Communication voted best degree on campus

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
March 29, 2019
Redshirt junior Davis Baillie pitches during a game against California State University, Northridge on March 10 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs battle No. 2 Stanford at home

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March 29, 2019
Freshman catcher Anthony Notaro bunts the ball in the matchup against CSUN on March 10 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars fall to Loyola by one run

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March 26, 2019
Freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon White winds up to throw the ball in the scrimmage against Gonzaga University on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

UC Irvine clinches series over WSU

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2019
Freshman catcher Anthony Notaro bunts against Cal State Northridge on March 10 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs battle Anteaters in California

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March 22, 2019
Freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon White pitches in the scrimmage against Gonzaga University on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

WSU welcomes Matadors to Pullman for home opener

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2019
Junior right-handed pitcher Dylan Steen throws a pitch in a game against Saint Mary’s. The Cougars travel to Reno, Nevada, for their third series of the season.

Baseball prepares to roll dice in Reno, Nevada

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
February 28, 2019
Senior infielder Andres Alvarez attempts to hit the ball in a game against Gonzaga on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Eighth inning rally pushes WSU past Santa Clara

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2019
Then-senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker throws a pitch during a game against USC on May 11 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball drops second straight game to Santa Clara

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2019
Then-senior first baseman James Rudkin steps to the plate and awaits a pitch against Utah on May 24.

Santa Clara silences WSU

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2019
Freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon White winds up to throw the ball in the scrimmage against Gonzaga University on Oct. 21 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball searches for first win in Santa Clara

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019
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