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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 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 reporter 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,...

Sophomore center Emma Nankervis makes move toward hoop against Cal.

Rocky mountain schools head to Beasley

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter February 19, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team will be staying home this weekend as they get set to host the Rocky Mountain schools. The Cougars (9-9, 7-9) will tip off against Colorado (8-9, 6-8) at noon Friday...

Bella Murekatete completes a lay-up against Stanford defense during the game on Jan. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars lose out in Arizona

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter February 15, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team took a trip through the desert this weekend, as the team hit the road to take on the No. 10 Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State Sun Devils. Tip-off against the Wildcats...

Junior forward Ula Motuga backs down Utah State defender towards hoop.

Women’s hoops hits road for last time this season

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter February 12, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team is gearing up for a trip through the desert this weekend, as the Cougars are scheduled to pay a visit to the Arizona schools. On Friday, the Cougars (9-7, 7-7) will...

Junior forward Ula Motuga finished the game with six points.

Women’s basketball pulls off historic win

DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter February 8, 2021

The WSU women’s basketball team stayed home this weekend and took on the No. 5 UCLA Bruins in a game that will be remembered for years, as the Cougars came out victorious 67-63. The Cougars suffered...

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