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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

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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

Rivalries are supposed to feel big. Yankees-Red Sox. 49ers-Seahawks. Michigan-Ohio State. These games matter. Even if they do not matter in the standings, rivalries matter to the players, coaches and...

Head Coach Jake Dickert celebrates a 2024 Apple Cup win in Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

“A Pac-12 Trophy,” Implications of Cougs 2024 Apple Cup win

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 16, 2024

WSU (3-0) defeated its long-time rival, the University of Washington Huskies (2-1), 24-19 Saturday in the 116th edition of the Apple Cup. The win, classified as a neutral site being played at Lumen Field...

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

It's Apple Cup Week, so here is a completely, totally, definitely not biased Top 10 ranking of the best Apple Cups of all-time! #10. 2008 "The Crapple Cup" WSU 16 - UW 13 Heading into the 2008 Apple...

WSU and UW play in the regular season finale of the 2023 volleyball season, Nov. 24, in Seattle, Wash.

Volleyball Apple Cup returns Friday in Seattle

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 11, 2024

Recent history shows WSU dominance in the volleyball Apple Cup. Winners of the last three straight matches and winners of seven of the last nine, the Cougs hold the bragging rights between the two programs...

My Office, a sports bar, is a popular watering hole for the Palouse community.

Ask Life: How to have fun when the game is away

GABRIELLE BOWMAN, Managing editor September 11, 2024

Dear Life Section, I am staying in Pullman for the Apple Cup, but still want to celebrate and have a watch party. Where do I go and what do I do?  Sincerely, Football Fanatic   Dear...

Chase Grillo dealing a pitch to a Rhode Island batter, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs drop Apple Cup rubber match

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 31, 2024

Following the dominant Thursday night win, WSU baseball fell flat with two chances to secure a series win over their rivals on the road.  In Seattle Saturday night, WSU baseball (16-11, 6-6 Pac-12)...

Eleonora Villa takes a shot in WSU women's basketball's 60-55 loss to UW, Dec. 10 in Pullman

WSU beats UW in Apple Cup round two

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 16, 2024

Only Coug fans remained in the stands following the Cougars' 73-59 Apple Cup win over the Washington Huskies. Senior center Bella Murekatete, no stranger to being the center of attention, got the attention...

“Yeah, there's no way to explain it. It's just embarrassing,” senior center Bella Murekatete said about WSU women's basketball's' 2-point first quarter versus the UW Huskies, Dec. 10 in Pullman, Wash.

Sour first half poisons Cougars pursuit of Apple Cup, WSU falls to UW 60-55

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor December 11, 2023

The Cougs made one shot in the first quarter. The Huskies made more than one. “Yeah, there's no way to explain it. It's just embarrassing,” senior center Bella Murekatete said. The then-No. 21...

Two marching band members do a pregame high five before taking the field to perform against Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Apple Cup with the Best in the West

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor November 30, 2023

I could hear the boos as I ran onto the field. I couldn’t help but smile.  *Tap-tap-tap-tap* rang our center snare as I turned toward the endzone. *Boom-Boom* went the base drum and on beat three...

Brennan Jackson and a UW offensive lineman lock helmets in a war in the trenches, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Through the Lens: Apple Cup 2023

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 28, 2023

Another year, another Apple Cup that did not disappoint. Playing in Seattle, the Cougs came in 5-6, fighting for their bowl eligibility lives, and UW came in 11-0, ranked No. 4 in the country and fighting...

WSU running back Nakia Watson scores a touchdown during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

COMMENTARY: If the Rebels destroyed the Death Star, the Cougs can win the Apple Cup

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor November 25, 2023

The Rebels were not supposed to win. The Imperial Empire’s Death Star was a heavily shielded battle station with the firepower greater than half a Starfleet.  Kalen DeBoer's 2023 Washington...

WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) attempts to run around UW defensive back Asa Turner (20) during the Apple Cup at Husky Stadium, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle.

COMMENTARY: Mixed bag on continuation of Apple Cup

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 25, 2023

Ever since UW announced its departure from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, Saturday’s Apple Cup appeared to be the final bout between the two storied rivals outside of a potential future bowl game. While...

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