Skip to Main Content
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

WSU senior forward Andrej Jakimovski walks off the court during the Apple Cup. Jakimovski was nursing a shoulder injury he sustained the prior weekend and was attempting to battle through it on senior night with his family in attendance. He missed each of his four 3-point attempts. WSU men's basketball lost the Apple Cup to UW March 7 in Pullman, Wash.

WSU drops season finale to UW

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor March 10, 2024

No. 18 WSU men’s basketball (23-8, 14-6 Pac-12) lost to Washington (15-15, 10-9 Pac-12), overwhelmed by a Husky team that surged at just the right moments. 9,331 were in attendance, the largest college...

Rueben Chinyelu and the WSU bench emphatically celebrate a huge Cougs bucket, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.Jan. 27, 2024 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs head to Seattle for Apple Cup

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 1, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12) plays Washington (12-9, 4-6 Pac-12) Saturday. The Huskies' departure from the Pac-12 means that this game marks the beginning of the last in-conference Apple Cup...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

Bowl eligibility and spite; 2023 Apple Cup

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor November 24, 2023

With the looming destruction of the modern Pac-12, the Apple Cup is the only game guaranteed to continue. Still, the stakes could not be higher for the Cougs (5-6, 2-6 Pac-12) and the No. 4 Huskies (11-0,...

WSU guard Astera Tuhina dribbles toward the hoop during an NCAA women's basketball game against Montana, Dec. 2.

Cougs host Dawgs with star guard potentially absent

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 6, 2023

Each of Charlisse Leger-Walker’s 40 points was not enough to defeat Wazzu’s cross-state rival in the Cougs’ 82-66 Apple Cup loss Dec. 11 in Seattle. With the Pullman edition of the Apple Cup happening...

WSU middle blocker Magda Jehlarova spikes the ball during an NCAA volleyball game against Oregon, Oct. 7.

Cougs look to take last bite in Apple Cup series

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 18, 2022

Washington State vs. Washington. The Apple Cup. No matter the sport, it is the most important match or game of the season and for volleyball, that is no different.  No. 25 WSU volleyball (19-8, 11-5...

Then-graduate first baseman/catcher Tristan Peterson takes off from third base against Seattle U March 6, 2021, at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs get swept in first baseball Apple Cup

JAKE HULL, Evergreen reporter March 21, 2022

WSU baseball (9-10) lost all three games in the first Apple Cup matchup of the season to the Washington Huskies (12-8). A lack of offense from the Cougs and simple defensive mistakes helped the Huskies...

Butch T. Cougar shows his sign off to the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UW in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 23.

WSU takes home 2021-22 Boeing Apple Cup Series

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter March 3, 2022

With the 78-70 win over Washington in Beasley Coliseum last Wednesday, the Cougars have unofficially clinched the 2021-22 Boeing Apple Cup Series Trophy. This is the third season of the athletic...

WSU guard Michael Flowers (12) dribbles by UW guard Terrell Brown Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 23.

Cougs split men’s basketball Apple Cup

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter February 28, 2022

On Saturday, the Cougs (15-13, 8-9) finished a back-to-back series with in-state rivals Washington (14-13, 9-8), falling 78-70. The game came just three days after a 78-70 win inside of Beasley Coliseum...

WSU guard Tyrell Roberts jumps for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UW in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 23.

Cougs take leg one of Apple Cup

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter February 25, 2022

The Cougar men’s basketball team (15-12, 8-8) maintained state dominance against rival Washington (13-13, 8-8) with a 78-70 win on their home court Wednesday night.  WSU’s big men dominated...

WSU forward Ula Motuga (15) drops back after shooting a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game, Jan. 28, in Beasley Coliseum. Motuga tied the game with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter, sending the game into overtime.

Cougs win in overtime thriller

JAKE HULL, Evergreen reporter January 31, 2022

The WSU women’s basketball team defeated the Washington Huskies 60-56 in overtime on Friday.  The Cougars captured their 12th win of the season, tying the amount of wins WSU achieved all...

WSU guard Johanna Teder high-fives fans after an NCAA collegiate basketball game against UW, Friday, Jan. 29, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs sweep Huskies in Apple Cup series

JAKE HULL, Evergreen reporter January 31, 2022

The WSU women’s basketball team earned their fifth conference win of the season against the Washington Huskies, 57-43 on Sunday afternoon.  The Cougs traveled across the state to take on the...

Load More Stories