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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

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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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
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
Junior Guard Vionte 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 24, 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
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
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 12, 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
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 11, 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 20, 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 13, 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 6, 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
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 30, 2018
Then senior opposite Casey Schoenlein watches her spike fly past Colorados blockers on Oct. 6, 2017 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball captures season opener

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 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 23, 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 17, 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
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 20, 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 13, 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 6, 2018
Sophomore left-handed pitcher AJ Block throws a pitch during the game against Saint Marys on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Adjusting to life without his mom

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
April 6, 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 6, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro holds the follow-through on is swing as he watches the ball during the game against Saint Marys on March 8, 2018 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars get shut out in series finale

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 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 23, 2018
Junior infielder Andres Alvarez celebrates after hitting a double during the game against St. Marys 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. Marys Thursday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton field.

Cougars shut down Gaels

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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