Why Washington State? Well that's a stupid question.
WSU’s magical run came to an end on Sunday, as Oregon State got revenge for their regional-opening loss, trouncing WSU 10-1. Following a heartbreaking 4-0 loss to the host Oregon Ducks on Saturday night, WSU was looking to keep their season alive against Oregon State. The Cougs defeated Oregon State 3-2 in the opener of […]
WSU dropped a heartbreaker to the Ducks on Saturday night, losing 4-0. WSU got a masterful performance from senior Luke Meyers who pitched into the 7th, and Oregon only led 1-0 entering the ninth. The Ducks finally struck gold in the top of the inning, launching a three-run shot over the center field fence. PK […]
WSU pulled off a shocking upset, defeating Oregon State 3-2 in the opener of the Eugene Regional. Washington State has been awesome through Mountain West play where they finished 2nd, the MW tournament which they won, and carried that into their 31st win today. Despite the rival Ducks hosting, this felt like a home game […]
The Washington State Cougars, along with the rest of the Pac-12, released their game times and television networks for the 2026 football season. On top of this release, it was also announced that the Apple Cup in week one has been moved to Sunday, September 6th, from its previous set date of September 5th. Cougar […]
Following the conclusion of WSU’s spring football camp, the Cougs have started drawing attention from around the country. I had the opportunity to talk to Mitch Mason from the Three Technique Podcast, which covers all 138 FBS teams. Every spring, the Three Tech crew previews every conference in the country, and they recently broke down […]
Washington State Baseball is back in the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2010 after their electric win in the Mountain West Tournament on Sunday evening. The regional will consist of the host Oregon Ducks, Pac-2 brethren Oregon State, and a bit of a surprise with the Yale Bulldogs coming across from the East […]
For the first time since 2010, the Washington State Cougars are going to the NCAA Baseball Tournament after winning the Mountain West Tournament. WSU lost the first game of the championship to the San Diego State Aztecs earlier in the day, 9-2, then rebounded with an emphatic 14-4 mercy rule victory to clinch the title. […]
The three runs the Washington State Cougars tacked on in the first inning proved to be plenty of run support for left-handed starter Nick Lewis who mowed down the Air Force Falcons en route to a 5-1 victory. Lewis was simply brilliant for WSU. He took a shutout in the ninth inning and was an […]
Three wins stand between Washington State and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010. WSU easily could have ousted San Diego State to win the conference title in the regular season, as WSU was the only Mountain West team to finish the season in the top 100 of the NCAA RPI (85th). However, the regular […]
WSU heads into its Mountain West finale, not only for this season, but for good, with a chance to finish atop the conference. While it will take some help to leapfrog first-place San Diego State, WSU controls its own destiny when it comes to finishing second. The importance of securing a top-two finish cannot be […]
Player empowerment has brought both opportunity and uncertainty to programs across the country, and Washington State knows this better than anyone. Under new leadership, WSU is making a deliberate push to stay competitive in the NIL landscape and position itself at the forefront of the Pac-12. But NIL is still new territory for many fans […]
Happy first day of May, Coug fans. The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team added three more players before the transfer portal on April 21st, including two more former four-star high school recruits. The first of the three most recent commits is Jaylen Harrell. Harrell, a 6’5″ forward, spent last season at Providence but only […]
WSU defense shined in today’s Crimson & Grey game, winning both “halves” of the uniquely formatted contest. On the first possession of the day, WSU moved the ball down the field confidently with a balanced attack on the ground and through the air. Pinnick, who started the first series, displayed elite scrambling ability but didn’t […]
Good afternoon, and happy Friday, Coug fans. After last week’s parents’ weekend, Pullman, Washington, will again be the place with baseball hosting a big conference series and football hosting its annual spring game. For those making the journey over for the first ‘football weekend’ of 2026, head over to Bailey-Brayton Field on Friday night as […]
The complete overhaul of the Washington State men’s basketball roster has officially kicked off this week. David Riley and his staff have so far brought in five new players from the transfer portal this week. Starting with point guard Lazerek Houston who arrives to the Palouse via Central Missouri, a division II school. Houston, who […]
On Saturday, an email to members of the Cal Berkeley athletic department revealed that up to 25 employees could be laid off as part of a “complete redefinition of how we operate.” While new positions will be posted, it is widely expected they will come with lower salaries. As reported by Jeff Faraudo, Cal Athletics […]
As of the morning of April 8th, just two days after Michigan was crowned the national championship, Washington State has nine players in the transfer portal. The three remaining players on the WSU roster contributed a combined seven minutes. Those seven minutes all came from Dio Blakely across five games. Zero remaining players are even […]
Washington State has officially named its next full-time athletic director, nearly six months after Anne McCoy’s departure. President Elizabeth Cantwell has promoted interim athletic director Jon Haarlow into the permanent role. Haarlow has been with Washington State since 2021, serving as senior associate athletic director and chief financial officer. He played a key role in […]
Coming off a tough midweek result against Gonzaga, Washington State looks to continue their strong start to the home slate against one of the top teams in the Mountain West. Last weekend, WSU completed a three-game sweep of Grand Canyon in their return to the Palouse. WSU started the season with a 7-12 road trip, […]
Tonight begins one of the greatest sporting events in America, the NCAA Tournament. A month-long journey chalk-full of outstanding basketball and drama. The impact can be felt from beyond the average diehard sports fan. Your coworkers, friends, and family who haven’t watched a second of college basketball maybe ever are in your bracket pools and […]
Washington State dropped the series finale Sunday, falling 4–3 to the Bobcats after Trevor Smith narrowly missed a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning. Max Hartman also had a chance to change the game in the ninth, stepping to the plate with runners on first and second and two outs, but his hard-hit ball […]
The Washington State Cougars’ hopes of a magical run through the WCC tournament ended at the hands of the Portland Pilots, falling 72-62 in the third round. WSU battled tough against the five-seed Pilots, down just three points at the half, but ultimately couldn’t keep pace in the second half. The Pilots outscored the Cougars […]
The WSU Board of Regents yesterday voted 8-1 to grant WSU Athletics $20 million in university operating funds to help fill a projected budget shortfall. “This action reflects the Board’s recognition that a strong Athletics program is one of the main drivers of student recruitment, retention, and institutional pride,” President Betsy Cantwell said in a […]
Just 10 days ago, the Washington State men’s team had hopes of claiming a top four seed in the WCC if they could just get past Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine on the road. Sweeping both and getting just a little bit of help would have put them right into the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the women’s team, […]
It’s time for postseason basketball! Your Washington State Cougars, the eight seed in the WCC tournament, will begin play tonight against the Portland Pilots in the second round. WSU saw Portland twice in the regular season. They led off conference play at Portland, securing a 67-62 win, their lone road win against a Division 1 […]