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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

Approximately half of the spring 2023 Evergreen sports section poses for a group photo in front of Murrow Hall, May 4, 2023.

WAZZU WEEKLY: Thank you, sports readers

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor May 18, 2023

The last two weeks have seen Pac-12 Championships for tennis, track and field, and rowing, the Women’s Golf NCAA West Regionals hosted by WSU at the Palouse Ridge Golf Course and Pullman High School...

WSU tennis head coach Raquel Atawo talks with WSU tennis player Yura Nakagawa during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Raquel Atawo chosen for NCAA Women Coaches Academy Program

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief May 18, 2023

WSU women’s tennis coach Raquel Atawo is one of 102 coaches selected to be a part of the 20th anniversary of the Women Coaches Academy, a partnership with the NCAA that is meant to enhance the leadership...

WSU tennis player Eva Alverez Sande serves the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU’s Alvarez Sande named All-Pac-12 Second Team

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief May 5, 2023

Following her impressive freshman campaign for the WSU tennis team, Eva Alvarez Sande has been awarded the recognition of All-Pac-12 Second Team.  Her recognition as a freshman is the sixth time in...

Hania Abouelsaad prepares to return a serve during a tennis match against Eastern Washington, Feb. 24, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis ends season with loss to USC 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief May 3, 2023

Despite grabbing the first point with two victories in doubles action, the Trojan might of USC became too much to handle for the Cougs. No. 11 seed WSU (7-15, 0-10 Pac-12) was the prey to No. 6 USC...

WSU women’s tennis team prepares for their NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis begins Pac-12 Championship with USC 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 26, 2023

Despite going winless in Conference play during the regular season, WSU tennis will continue its season in the Pac-12 Tennis Championship Wednesday. No. 11 seed WSU (7-14, 0-10 Pac-12) begins their...

WSU tennis head coach Raquel Atawo talks with WSU tennis player Yura Nakagawa during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU finishes regular season with a loss in Seattle 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 25, 2023

The regular season has come to an end and the 2023 WSU tennis season will be in the back of the minds of nearly every player on the roster following the postseason. WSU (7-14, 0-10 Pac-12) finished...

WSU tennis player Fifa Kumhom celebrates with her partner Yang Lee during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis set to conclude regular season with Apple Cup

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 20, 2023

The 2023 regular season for WSU tennis is coming to an end, as just one match remains between the Cougs and the end of their 2023 season. WSU (7-13, 0-9 Pac-12) will head to Seattle to take on Washington...

WSU tennis player Eva Alverez Sande hits the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

The Golden State was too cloudy for the Cougs 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 18, 2023

The WSU tennis team (7-13, 0-9 Pac-12) played twice in the Golden State as the end of the season draws close. Against No. 30 California (11-7, 7-2) and No. 11 Stanford (17-2, 9-0), the Cougs went 0-2. Against...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) drives toward the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 20.

WAZZU WEEKLY: The legend continues for Charlisse Leger-Walker

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor April 14, 2023

WSU women’s basketball senior Charlisse Leger-Walker broke some news April 4 while speaking with student media about her future. However, WSU men’s basketball senior TJ Bamba announced his next...

WSU tennis player Eva Alverez Sande goes to hit the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU tennis remains winless in Conference play with seven straight losses

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 11, 2023

WSU tennis’s (7-11, 0-7 Pac-12) nightmare season continues with two losses against the mountain schools on the road. Coming in with just five more attempts to grab a Pac-12 Conference win, the Cougs...

WSU tennis player Yura Nakagawa gets ready to serve the ball during an NCAA tennis match against UCLA, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Tennis back on the road for first time in a month 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 6, 2023

After finishing home Conference play without recording a win, WSU tennis (7-9, 0-5 Pac-12) begins a road stretch that will run through the end of the season. First up on the road is Boulder, Colorado, to...

WSU tennis player Yang Lee hits the ball during an NCAA match against Montana, Jan, 13.

WSU tennis falls to Oregon on Senior Day 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 4, 2023

On the final home match of the season, WSU tennis recognized their sole senior, Yang Lee and her contributions to the program. Lee received flowers and applause, as well as hugs from all her Coug teammates...

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