The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter

Colin Connolly is a senior communication major from Kelso, Wash., he went to game three of the Chicago Cub’s 2016 world series championship.

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WSU junior guard, Chanelle Molina, center, looks toward the basket as she is approached by Oregon junior forward, Ruthy Hebard, left, U of O red-shirt sophomore forward, Erin Boley, during the game on Friday night at Beasley Coliseum. Cougs lost 64-79.

Cougars look to break six-game losing streak in Beasley

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2019
Junior forward Borislava Hristova looks to pass the ball as an Oregon State player defends her Jan. 27 at Beasley Coliseum.

Trojans slip past Cougars in LA

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 3, 2019
Senior guard Alexys Swedlund misses a shot during the game against Oregon State on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

Ugly offensive performance plagues Cougs in loss to No. 9 Oregon State

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 27, 2019
Freshman forward Ula Motuga says she is hoping to make a difference in her time at WSU. “We need to build a winning culture just so we can have some success in the future.”

Motuga turns unintended destination into home

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2019
Freshman forward Shir Levy shoots the ball during a game against San Francisco on Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won 91-61.

WSU heads to Cali for tough road trip

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2019
an Francisco players attempt to block WSU senior center Maria Kostourkova’s shot during a game Nov. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Struggling Cougs battle soaring Utes

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 11, 2019
Then-junior Tiffany Mylonas strikes the ball in a match against Eastern Washington on Feb. 28 in Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis starts 2019 with strong showing in Hawaii

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 6, 2019
Junior Guard Viont'e Daniels holds the ball as he lands from a jump during the game against the California Golden Bears Saturday afternoon at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU loses third straight game

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
December 29, 2018
Junior forward Jeff Pollard attempts to score in the second half against California State University Northridge on Nov. 27 at Beasley Coliseum.

Late three-pointer sinks WSU

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
December 23, 2018
Senior forward Robert Franks jumps for a dunk in the home victory against Nicholls State on Nov. 11 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars stumble last against San Diego

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
December 22, 2018
Senior defensive specialist Abby Phillips celebrates after scoring a point off a successful rally in the game against Tennessee on Saturday in Bohler Gym. After beating Tennessee, the Cougars advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2002.

WSU heads to Cali for Sweet Sixteen

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
December 7, 2018
WSU volleyball celebrates after winning the match against Tennessee on Saturday in Bohler Gym to advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

Volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
December 2, 2018
WSU volleyball celebrates its win over Northern Arizona on Friday at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball downs Northern Arizona to advance to second round

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
December 1, 2018
The WSU women's basketball team huddles up before the game against University of Nebraska on Nov. 16 in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars picked up their first road win of the season against Jacksonville State University on Saturday.

Women’s basketball picks up first road win

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
November 24, 2018
Junior libero Alexis Dirige receives a strike from Stanford on Nov. 16 at Bohler Gym. The Cougars lost to Stanford in the third round of the NCAA Tournament to end their 2018 season.

No. 20 Cougs sweep Beavers

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
November 21, 2018
Senior outside hitter McKenna Woodford strikes the ball over the net against University of Southern California on Oct. 19 in Bohler Gym.

WSU volleyball hosts last four games of season

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2018
Senior forward Robert Franks Jr. goes up for a dunk in the game against Nicholls State on Sunday in Beasley Coliseum. Franks lscored 31 points and had 11 rebounds in the game.

Men’s basketball loses second game of season

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
November 14, 2018
Redshirt sophomore forward Arinze Chidom drives to the hoop against Nicholls State on Sunday in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs beat Nicholls State by 17 points

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
November 11, 2018
Then-junior forward Robert Franks Jr. looks for an opening during the game against Oregon on Mar. 1 at Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball hits Jack Friel court for exhibition match

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
November 1, 2018
Redshirt sophomore Borislava Hristova drives to the hoop and gets past Saint Louis University’s then-junior center Tara Dusharm and adds two points to the WSU win Dec. 4 in Beasley Coliseum.

Era of Ethridge begins Monday with exhibition match in Beasley

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2018
Senior outside hitter McKenna Woodford strikes the ball over the net to the University of California, Los Angeles, on Sunday in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball downs UCLA

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
October 22, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Collin Montez slides to steal third base in the bottom of the seventh inning in the scrimmage against Central Washington University on Oct. 6 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

WSU baseball hosts second scrimmage of fall semester Sunday

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
Sophomore outside hitter Penny Tusa attempts to receive a strike from University of Colorado on Sept. 30 in Bohler Gym.

No. 23 Cougs face two ranked opponents at home

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
WSU senior setter Nicole Rigoni sets up junior opposite Claire Martin on Nov. 11, 2017 against Stanford.

No. 21 Cougs fall to No. 2 Stanford

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2018
Sophomore outside hitter Penny Tusa attempts to receive a strike from the University of Colorado on Sept 30. in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball faces No. 2 Stanford

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
October 10, 2018
Then-senior outfielder JJ Hancock hits a sacrifice bunt, advancing then-junior first baseman Wyatt Segle to second base during a game against Saint Mary's on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field. Segle eventually scored from second.

Coug baseball holds first competition of season

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
October 4, 2018
Mary-Kate Marshall, right, senior outside hitter from Oregon State, goes up for the kill against junior opposite Claire Martin, middle, during a match against the Beavers on Oct. 15, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Martin breaks program record in final year

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2018
WSU senior middle blocker Claire Martin spikes the volleyball against Illinois State University during the Cougar Challenge on Sept. 7.

No. 22 Cougars fall to No. 13 Huskies

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2018
WSU senior middle blocker Claire Martin spikes the volleyball against Illinois State University during the Cougar Challenge on Sept. 7.

WSU volleyball goes west for Apple Cup match

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 19, 2018
Then-junior outside hitter Taylor Mims spikes the ball past a pair of Colorado defenders Oct. 6 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball served first loss of season

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 15, 2018
Then-junior outside hitter Taylor Mims attempts to spike the ball past a pair of Colorado defenders Oct. 6 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball downs NIU to stay perfect

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2018
Sophomore outside hitter and setter Penny Tusa spikes over a pair of Stony Brook blockers Friday in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball looks to continue perfect start

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 12, 2018
Senior outside hitter Taylor Mims recorded her 1,000 career kill in a three set victory over Stony Brook on Saturday.

Cougars finish tournament weekend undefeated

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2018
Then-sophomore Ashley Brown sets up junior middle blocker Ella Lajos for the swing kill against University of California, Berkeley Nov. 11, 2017 at Bohler Gym.

Cougs finish first day of Cougar Challenge undefeated

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2018
Jen Greeny, head coach of WSU volleyball, talks about coming into the program and becoming coach at the end of the Pac-10 and how the program has changed since then Wednesday in the Bohler Athletic Complex.

Volleyball coaches were teammates, roommates

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 6, 2018
Then-junior outside hitter Taylor Mims attempts to spike the ball against the University of Southern California defense Oct. 29, 2017 in Bohler Gymnasium. WSU will play in Pullman for the first time this year Friday.

WSU hosts Cougar Challenge tourney

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 5, 2018
Then-Junior outside hitter Taylor Mims spikes the ball against Florida State University on Dec. 1.

Volleyball sweeps Northern Iowa

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
September 1, 2018
Senior middle blocker Ella Lajos, left, and senior outside hitter Taylor Mims, middle, jump to block a hit made by North Carolina sophomore opposite Melissa Evans on Aug. 26 in Reynolds Coliseum.

Volleyball upsets No. 17 Panthers in first of two games

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 31, 2018
WSU defense jumps to receive the ball during a game against the Utah Utes on Oct. 8, 2017 at Bohler Gym

Cougs face No. 17 Northern Iowa

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 29, 2018
Junior forward Morgan Weaver, top, celebrates her 20-yard goal, that gave WSU a 3-1 lead over Seattle University on Aug. 17 at the WSU Lower Soccer Field.

Evergreen Athlete of the Week: Morgan Weaver

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2018
WSU then-senior opposite Casey Schoenlein, left, and then-junior middle blocker Ella Lajos celebrate another point with teammates in the match against Colorado on Oct. 6, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball walks away from weekend undefeated

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 2018
Then senior opposite Casey Schoenlein watches her spike fly past Colorado's blockers on Oct. 6, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball captures season opener

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 2018
Cougar fans need to fill Bohler Gym and support one of the best teams at WSU.

Part 2: Other Cougs need your love too Wazzu

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2018
Sophomore setter Ashley Brown sets up junior middle blocker Ella Lajos against University of California on Nov. 10 at Bohler Gym.

Volleyball sets up for new season

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 22, 2018
Two teams face off during an intramural basketball match on Feb. 8 at Bohler Gymnasium.

Intramurals provide escape from classes, new opportunities

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 20, 2018
Members of the 2016-17 WSU rowing team carry their shell to the Wawawai Landing on the Snake River on Mar. 25, 2017 at the Fawley Cup.

Other Cougs need your love too Wazzu

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2018
Bree Wanderscheid talks about her lengthy 3-hour golf practice routine where she practices putting, chipping and driving.

Wanderscheid finds balance in senior season

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
May 3, 2018
Senior Bree Wanderscheid holds her swing as she focuses on the ball soaring down the course.

Women’s golf closes out season at Pac-12 Championships

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 24, 2018
Junior Madison Odiorne hits the ball down the fairway as she competes in a tournament earlier this season.

Odiorne within striking distance at Pac-12 Championships

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 24, 2018
Then senior Cherokee Kim tees off during the Cougar Cup at the Palouse Ridge Golf Club on Sept. 19, 2016.

Cougars sit in tie for eighth after first round of Pac-12 Tournament

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 23, 2018
Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker winds up to throw the ball to a California hitter April 14 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars toss combined no-hitter

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 22, 2018
After Santa Clara scores 5 runs in an inning due to numerous mistakes by Washington State, senior first baseman James Rudkin chases down the Bronco runner Friday evening at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars swarm Broncos with offensive onslaught

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 21, 2018
Junior infielder Andres Alvarez slides home during the Cougars win against Santa Clara in game one of the series hosted at Bailey-Brayton field.

Record breaking performance pushes Cougs past Broncos

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 21, 2018
Junior first baseman Wyatt Segle heads toward home base during a game against Saint Mary’s on March 8 at Bailey–Brayton Field.

Baseball attempts to buck Broncos

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 19, 2018
Senior Bree Wanderscheid completes her follow through after hitting a shot earlier this season.

WSU heads to Seattle for Pac-12 Championships

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 19, 2018
Sophomore left-handed pitcher AJ Block pitches Saturday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars take a short trip north to battle Bulldogs

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 16, 2018
Junior right-handed pitcher Nick Strange avoids being hit by a pitch against Saint Mary’s on March 8 at Bailey–Brayton Field.

Cougars battle Golden Bears in Pullman

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 12, 2018
Sophomores Melisa Ates, left, and Ege Tomey explain how they have adjusted to life away from home.

Teammates stick together on, off tennis court

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2018
Senior Alivia Brown plays in the PING/ASU Invitational on March 25 in Arizona.

Women’s golf heads to California

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2018
Sophomore left-handed pitcher AJ Block throws a pitch during the game against Saint Mary's on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Adjusting to life without his mom

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2018
Junior infielder Andres Alvarez dives into third base during a game against Gonzaga on Tuesday at Bailey-Brayton Field. WSU won the game 4-3.

Cougars battle Ducks in Eugene

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro holds the follow-through on is swing as he watches the ball during the game against Saint Mary's on March 8, 2018 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars get shut out in series finale

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2018
Then-sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro attempts to bunt the ball in an attempt to move runners on base during a game against Saint Mary's on March 8, 2018 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Back-to-back walk off victories for Cougs

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2018
Freshman right-handed pitcher Nick Strange avoids being hit by the ball in a game against Saint Mary’s on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field. Strange has allowed 11 hits and six runs in six innings this season.

Cougars return to Pullman to duel with Devils

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2018
Sophomore Marie Lund-Hansen follows through with her swing during the Ping/ASU Invitational in Tempe, Arizona.

Women’s golf brings home tenth place finish

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 26, 2018
Sophomore left-handed pitcher AJ Block pitches against Saint Mary’s at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars tangle with Wildcats in Tucson

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 22, 2018
Junior Madison Odiorne hits the ball down the fairway as she competes in a tournament earlier this season.

Women’s golf looks to take next step in Tempe

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 22, 2018
Junior infielder Andres Alvarez celebrates after hitting a double during the game against St. Mary's Thursday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton field.

Gaels beat Cougs in series finale

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2018
Junior infielder/outfielder Justin Harrer jumps to catch the ball as he attempts to tag out sophomore outfielder Joe Vranesh as he slides into second during the game against St. Mary's Thursday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton field.

Cougars shut down Gaels

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2018
WSU redshirt senior right-handed pitcher Collin Maier pitches to a Saint Mary’s batter Thursday at Bailey-Brayton Field. Maier pitched two and a third innings and allowed three earned runs in the game.

WSU storms past Gaels in walk-off fashion

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2018
WSU junior guard Kwinton Hinson soars over Oregon State defenders and Cougar teammates as he goes for a layup Saturday night at Beasley Coliseum. Hinson scored five points in the game.

Last chance to make the big dance

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 6, 2018

Student favorite intramural soccer registration opens soon

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2018
Junior forward Davante Cooper jumps as he shoots the ball over Arizona defenders on Jan. 31 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 100-72.

WSU looks to avoid second defeat at hands of Oregon

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2018
Then-freshman infielder Dillon Plew goes to bat against Seattle on April 19 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Baseball tussles with Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2018
Redshirt senior forward Drick Bernstine attempts to score in a game against Utah on Saturday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars head to California for a rematch with Golden Bears

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 22, 2018
Junior forward Robert Franks dribbles the ball in a game against Arizona State at Beasley Coliseum.

Second chance to take down Buffaloes

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2018
Junior Quinton McDaniels, left, shoots a jumper during an intramural basketball game at Bohler gymnasium.

Escaping the stress of college by playing basketball

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 13, 2018
Junior Aneta Miksovska practices her shot Tuesday at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis goes on road for pair of matches this weekend

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2018
WSU junior guard Viont’e Daniels drives for a layup against Arizona State on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars look to trap Beavers on road

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2018
Junior Andreas Alvarez tags out a UW runner on April 21, 2017 at Bailey–Brayton Field. WSU won 5-4.

Alvarez leads Cougars on, off baseball field

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2018
Quinton McDaniels throws the ball during a warm-up session of dodgeball Monday at the Physical Education Building.

Strategizing, dodging way to a victory

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 6, 2018
Four-on-four flag football, a cribbage and a table tennis tournament are some of the events intramural sports will offer this February. This version of flag football is an all-passing league.

Intramural sports provide opportunities to get involved

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2018
Junior forward Robert Franks looks for an open in a game against Cal on Jan. 13 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU takes on cross state rival UW

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 26, 2018
Freshman Emily Cook explains why she decided to swim for WSU and her goals in the pool for this season.

Finding a love for the water

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2018
Redshirt junior defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa plays in a game against USC on Sept. 29. He decided to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Mata’afa’s decision to skip senior season could cost him

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2018
Then-redshirt sophomore forward Borislava Hristova jumps up for the ball against UW on Jan. 17, 2018 in Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball heads to Montlake

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 20, 2018
WSU will look to fill the holes after crazy offseason

WSU will look to fill the holes after crazy offseason

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 19, 2018
Junior forward Robert Franks passes the ball across court in front of the Idaho basket on Dec. 6 at the Kibbie Dome.

Cougars look to end three-game losing streak

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
January 11, 2018
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