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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

WSU guard Astera Tuhina launches and makes a half-time buzzer-beater during an NCAA womens basketball game against Utah, Feb. 4, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs come up short against No. 20 Utah in second game without Leger-Walker

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 4, 2024

Astera Tuhina caught the quick pass from Jessica Clarke, dribbled once and let it fly. All anyone could do was watch as the ball flew through the air and met the net with authority. The 1,700 fans in attendance...

WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski celebrates after defeating Stanford 60-59, Jan. 14.

Cougs to play a couple of tough ones in the Rockies

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 19, 2023

WSU men’s basketball (9-10, 4-4 Pac-12) is on a tear lately, winning four of their last five games. The margin of victory in those wins has been almost double digits, and some players are on serious...

Head coach Kamie Ethridge speaks to her WSU womens basketball team during an NCAA basketball game in Pullman Dec. 30, 2022

Down team leader, Wazzu comes up just short at home against No. 11 Utah

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

The uphill battle of Pac-12 play got steeper before it even began. On Friday afternoon, about 40 minutes prior to tipoff, WSU women’s basketball tweeted that Charlisse Leger-Walker, Wazzu and the...

WSU guard Tara Wallack stumbles after being fouled during an NCAA womens basketball game against Prairie View A&M, Nov. 13.

WSU to ring in new year with Pac-12 play

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor December 30, 2022

After the best season start in program history, WSU women’s basketball will face their toughest challenge yet to begin the bulk of Pac-12 Conference play.  The Cougs' 10-1 nonconference record is...

WSU guard TJ Bamba dunks the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Cougar men’s hoops lose close one to Utah in overtime

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor December 5, 2022

With less than five minutes to go in the second half and the Cougs up only one point, Justin Powell took a three that bounced high off the rim. The arena fell silent, disappointed at yet another miss for...

Utah running back Jaylon Glover (1) runs through the WSU defense during an NCAA football match, Oct. 27.

Why the Cougs lost to Utah 

ERICK AGUILAR, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2022

I like to believe I know the game of football pretty well, so here is my honest opinion on why the Cougars lost their Thursday night game against the Utes from University of Utah.  On Thursday, I...

Yang Lee (left) high-fives teammate Fifa Kumhom during a doubles match against Idaho, Jan. 29, at the Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

WSU tennis looks to remain undefeated through first road trip

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 11, 2022

WSU tennis (4-0) heads to Salt Lake City this weekend to play fellow undefeated teams, Utah (7-0) and Minnesota (9-0) WSU WSU is off to a hot start with head coach Raquel Atawo who is undefeated...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against Oregon State, Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs split weekend 1-1

DAYLON HICKS, Evergreen reporter February 7, 2022

The Cougars finished their two-game road trip against the Utes, losing 72-66.  This was the 29th all-time meeting between WSU and Utah. With the win, WSU cuts their losing record to 20-9.  “I...

WSU forward Alyssa Gray battles Arizona defender Mariah Dunn for the ball during the first half of a match Sept. 24, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs earn two wins on Rocky Mountain road trip

ERIN MULLINS, Evergreen reporter October 5, 2021

It was another successful week for Cougar soccer as they came home from their road trip with two wins. WSU notched a 1-0 win against Utah and a 2-0 win against Colorado. With the victories against two...

WSU forward Margie Detrizio runs after the ball during the first half of a match Sept. 24 in Pullman.

Cougar soccer hits the road

ERIN MULLINS, Evergreen reporter September 30, 2021

WSU soccer faces two Pac-12 opponents this weekend, playing Utah at 6 p.m. today in Salt Lake City and Colorado at 11 a.m. Sunday in Boulder. Last week at home, the Cougars won 2-0 against Arizona in their...

Butch T. Cougar gives a thumbs down during a college football game Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman.

Cougs fall flat against Utes

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor September 28, 2021

WSU football added another loss to its record this Saturday, losing 24-13 against Utah.  Jarrett Guarantano got the starting quarterback job for the Cougs. The start this weekend was Guarantano’s...

Then-sophomore running back Max Borghi goes in for the touchdown against Colorado in a 2019 game at Martin Stadium.

Preseason Pac-12 power rankings

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2021

After a season where WSU finished 1-3 in the Pac-12 North, a “regular” 12-game schedule for the Pac-12 is about to commence within days. The Pac-12 looks to compete with powerhouse conferences like...

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