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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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Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Coward leads Cougs to big win over Northern Colorado

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 20, 2024

The Cougars hosted the Northern Colorado Bears on Monday, Nov. 18 and handled them on their home court by a score of 83-69, with an impressive second half leading to another solid win. The Cougars are...

Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

The past looms large; Cougs to face Eastern WA in Spokane

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 20, 2024

The WSU Cougars prepare to take on the Eastern WA Eagles in Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Cougs (4-1) are coming off an 83-69 win at home over the Northern Colorado Bears,...

LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars to host Northern Colorado

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 18, 2024

The Cougars kick off their third week of basketball with a home game against Northern Colorado Monday in Beasley Coliseum. The two programs have only met once before, in an 82-56 WSU win in 2021. However,...

Nate Calmese smiles at a Bradley player after forcing several turnovers on inbounds passes, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars fall flat in second half, lose to Iowa

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 18, 2024

The Cougars ventured to the midwest in their first Power Five match-up of the season, taking on the Iowa Hawkeyes, and lost 76-66. The ten-point loss was the first of the season for Wazzu, who let a three-point...

Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU heads to Iowa for early test

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 14, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 13 the Cougars will square off with the Hawkeyes at the University of Iowa. Both teams are 3-0, with Iowa among the favorites this year in the Big 10.  Despite their strong start, WSU...

Isaiah Watts and Nate Calmese celebrate during the Cougars win over Bradley

Undefeated Cougs defeat Bradley and Idaho, move into top 100 in KenPom rankings

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 14, 2024

After their narrow 100-92 win over Portland State, it looked like the Cougars would be an offense-first team, and the defense looked like a potential liability. However, Wazzu answered some of their defensive...

Cougs drop 100 in season opening win

Cougs drop 100 in season opening win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 5, 2024

With a starting lineup of five transfers, WSU looked very different to fans in a half-full Beasley Coliseum late Nov. 4. Both the names on the back of the jerseys and the style of play are new to Wazzu. WSU...

Myles Rice shoots a three-pointer during his 19-point outing against Portland State, Dec. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar men open season with two games in Beasley

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor October 30, 2024

The WSU basketball season begins on Nov. 4, with a home game against Portland State, and the team stays at home for a Nov. 8 matchup against Bradley. WSU has what should be an easy game to begin their...

Newly signed head coach David Riley arrives for his press conference, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Welcome to the WCC: Men’s Basketball Preview, 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor October 23, 2024

In 2024 WSU made a surprise march madness run, being eliminated in the round of 32. The Cougs benefited from a weak Pac-12 and big wins over Arizona to finish third in the Pac-12 and earn a selection to...

New Head Coach David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU picked to finish fifth in WCC Preseason Poll

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor October 23, 2024

In the first year of the David Riley era in Pullman, the Cougars have been voted to finish fifth in the West Coast Conference in the WCC Preseason Poll. While the preseason poll is simply a projection,...

WSU head coach Kamie Ethridge looks on as her team takes down Cal Poly in the season opener, Nov. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

Women’s basketball announces 2024-25 schedule

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor September 7, 2024

WSU announced their full 30-game 2024-25 women’s basketball schedule. They begin non-conference play Oct. 20, before starting their first season in the West Coast Conference Dec. 19.  The season...

New Head Coach David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU announces full slate of non-conference match ups

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor August 20, 2024

The WSU men’s basketball team announced its full slate of non-conference matchups for 2024. The schedule includes six home games, five road games and a tournament in California. The season will tip...

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