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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

The Daily Evergreen

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker drives toward the basket during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against UW, Friday, Jan. 28, in Beasley Coliseum.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Leger-Walker sisters together again, Husky makes unreal putt

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor June 13, 2023

The Leger-Walker sisters are back to sharing a court as part of New Zealand’s national team the Sky Sport Tall Ferns, but a pro Husky stole the show this week at the Canadian Open. First the Husky...

Top five Cougs of the 2022–23 season

Top five Cougs of the 2022–23 season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 30, 2023

The end of the athletic season is here and after reviewing each of WSU's program's seasons, there were five players that stood out among their peers for their performances. From being named to their respective...

WSU linebacker Daiyan Henley lunges for Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay during an NCAA football game, Nov. 12.

WAZZU WEEKLY: Henley is a Charger, men’s basketball recruits a national champion

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 2, 2023

It is always a great week to be a Coug, but this week was certainly packed with highlights. First and foremost, Daiyan Henley, who proudly said “I’m representing the Cougs,” in March after his...

Daiyan Henley speaking to the media after WSUs Pro Day, March 28, 2023 at the WSU Pro Day, March 28, 2023

Daiyan Henley continues to impress at WSU Pro Day

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor March 30, 2023

Daiyan Henley is counting down the days until the NFL draft. “[Scouts are saying] Stay focused on what you have to do take everything day by day and not to think too much about that draft day, even...

WSU linebacker Daiyan Henley rushes Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet during an NCAA football game, Nov. 12.

Daiyan Henley shines at Senior Bowl

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor February 9, 2023

Daiyan Henley may have been the best-looking player in the Senior Bowl with the WAZZU visor, but he also played well, which has his draft stock rising. The Senior Bowl is where they send senior elite...

The WSU football team runs onto the field before the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

WSU will play Fresno State on national televison

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 16, 2022

WSU will play in their seventh straight bowl game against the Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday. Fresno State is currently on an eight-game win streak which helped them secure the Mountain West Conference...

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II gets tackled by Washington sophomore defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike during the Apple Cup on Nov. 23 at Martin Stadium.

WSU seeks to defend Apple Cup

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 24, 2022

The history of the Apple Cup is not on WSU’s side. In the past ten years, University of Washington has beaten WSU eight times. WSU only came on top in 2012 and last year in 2021. UW is having an...

WSU linebacker Daiyan Henley rushes Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet during an NCAA football game, Nov. 12.

Daiyan Henley is already one of the best defensive Cougs of all time

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 22, 2022

Daiyan Henley is one of the best defensive players Washington State University has ever seen. He certainly is not the greatest defensive player at WSU all-time. Greatest would imply legacy and with...

WSU linebacker Daiyan Henley celebrates after making a play during an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Sep. 17.

Daiyan Henley on Butkus Award Watchlist

ALENA RINEHARDT, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2022

WSU linebacker Daiyan Henley, was selected along with 15 other players as a semifinalist for the 2022 Butkus Award this past Tuesday by the Butkus Foundation.  Founded in 1985, the Butkus Award focuses...

The WSU defense stops a Utah run during an NCAA football match, Oct. 27.

WSU offense trying to get out of slump against struggling Stanford defense

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 3, 2022

WSU has lost four of their last five games. They are looking to bounce back in their upcoming game Saturday against Stanford. Each of WSU’s losses have come from teams that are all ranked currently....

WSU linebacker Daiyan Henley celebrates after making a play during an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Sep. 17.

The transfer portal opens, and stars pour out for the Cougs

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor September 22, 2022

Cougar football is rejuvenated in part thanks to several key transfers from the portal. On Jan. 7, WSU football fans received a troubling notification. Standout quarterback Jayden de Laura had entered...

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