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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

Gonzagas Kaylynne Truong signals the play to her inbounder as the Zags battle the Cougs, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Spokane hosting four teams for Women’s NCAA Tournament

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor March 23, 2024

While WSU women’s basketball team is a one-seed in the WBIT Tournament and will host a Tournament play at home at Beasley Coliseum, more local college basketball will be played in Spokane.  Just...

Thankful for winning: Pac-12 womens basketball programs a combined 54-4 entering Thanksgiving

Thankful for winning: Pac-12 women’s basketball programs a combined 54-4 entering Thanksgiving

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor November 23, 2023

Six ranked programs, 31 wins and zero losses in the first week of Pac-12 women’s basketball. One week removed from that thrilling start, not much has changed. That is to say, the Pac-12 continues...

WSU head coach Kamie Ethrige hoists the Pac-12 Championship trophy as her WSU womens basketball team celebrates after beating UCLA 65-61 in the Pac-12 Championship, March 5, 2023 in the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.

Kamie Ethridge guides Wazzu to glory

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor June 1, 2023

Kamie Ethridge proved that WSU can win championships in today’s college sports landscape. In 2023, WSU women’s basketball won the program’s first Pac-12 Conference Championship (and WSU’s first...

Angel Reese played for Maryland before transferring to LSU and winning the National Championship in 2023.

COMMENTARY: The controversy around Angel Reese is disgusting and racist

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 5, 2023

The women's basketball National Championship game was something of a blowout, as LSU stomped Iowa 102-85. Unfortunately, the game was marred by an extremely high number of fouls called and so much of the...

WSU forward Ula Motuga walks out with her family for senior night before an NCAA womens basketball game against Oregon State, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Ula Motuga: a foundation laid and a legacy left

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor February 23, 2023

WSU is not known as a basketball school. But if there is one thing Ula Motuga has done since coming to the Palouse, it is to help change that narrative. Motuga, 22, is a fifth-year from Logan, Australia...

WSU guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) dribbles towards the hoop during a college basketball game against San Jose State University, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Pullman.

WSU Tom Hansen Conference Medal Award winners announced

JAKE HULL, Evergreen reporter June 27, 2022

WSU women’s basketball player Krystal Leger-Walker and distance runner Colton Johnsen are this year’s recipients of WSU’s Tom Hansen Conference Medal. The award is given out at the end of all...

Freshman guard Charlisse Leger-Walker dribbles around an Oregon State defender during the game Dec. 19 at Beasley Coliseum.

A true leader

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter April 15, 2021

Before their 2020-21 season started, the WSU women’s basketball team was speculated to finish in last place in the Pac-12 standings. There wasn’t much buzz surrounding the team because the Cougars’...

Sophomore guard Johanna Teder scores three-point shot against Washington on Feb. 28 in Beasley.

A season to never forget

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter April 1, 2021

This year’s women’s basketball team’s performance was among the most historic we have ever seen for any WSU program. Coming into the season, the Pac-12 coaches and media members both resoundingly...

Freshman guard Charlisse Leger-Walker pulls up for a shot over UW defenders in the Apple Cup matchup Feb. 28 in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU wins one in Pac-12 tournament

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter March 8, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team took a trip to Las Vegas this week. However, they weren’t there to play any schools from Nevada. Instead, the Cougars participated in the Pac-12 Tournament at Michelob...

Sophomore center Bella Murekatete makes a back-door layup during the Apple Cup matchup against Washington Sunday evening in Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s hoops wins last game of regular season

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter March 1, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team finished their regular season at home this weekend, as they defeated their cross-state rivals, the Washington Huskies, 61-52 at home. The Huskies came into Beasley...

Sophomore guard Grace Sarver looks for open teammates against BYU.

Part two of Apple Cup comes to Beasley

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter February 25, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team is getting ready for their final home game of the 2020-21 season, as the Cougars (10-10, 8-10) get set to host their in-state rivals, the Washington Huskies (6-12, 3-12). The...

Sophomore center Bella Murekatete steps up for a jump shot over Utah’s freshman forward Kelsey Rees during the matchup against Stanford Sunday afternoon in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars split Rocky Mountain series

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter February 22, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team split their two games at home this weekend, as they lost to Colorado 60-57 on Friday and beat Utah 68-55 on Sunday. On Friday, the Cougars took on the Colorado Buffaloes,...

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