Ashley Davis Astera Tuhina leads WSU into the semis. Another trademark third quarter helped lead the Washington State Cougars past the Pacific Tigers 73-62. WSU outscored Pacific 20-10 in the third frame, taking the lead with 6:18 remaining and never reliquinishing it. Veteran guard Astera Tuhina led the Cougs with a season-high 18 points. Freshman forward Dayana Mendes … [Read more...] about WSU takes down Pacific 73-62, advances to WCC semi-finals
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WSU men’s run in WCC tournament ends in quarterfinals, losing to USF 86-75
Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The season likely comes to a close in Las Vegas. The Washington State Cougars season likely came to a close on Sunday night after losing to the San Francisco Dons 86-75 in the WCC quarterfinals. Despite a 26-point performance from Ethan Price, 20 from LeJuan Watts, and a double double from Nate Calmese, it wasn’t enough to keep WSU in the WCC … [Read more...] about WSU men’s run in WCC tournament ends in quarterfinals, losing to USF 86-75
West Coast Conference Tournament: Semifinals Preview, Predictions, Odds
Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images No. 1 Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. No. 9 Pepperdine Waves at 6 p.m. PT on ESPN. No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. No. 3 San Francisco Dons at 8:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2. The Orleans Arena has been the place to be in Las Vegas. After an exciting first three rounds of the West Coast Conference Tournament, Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s now … [Read more...] about West Coast Conference Tournament: Semifinals Preview, Predictions, Odds
WSU advances to WCC quarterfinals, defeating LMU 94-77
James Snook-Imagn Images A big game from the senior keeps WSU in the WCC tournament. The Washington State Cougars will be moving on to the WCC quarterfinals after defeating the Loyola Marymount Lions, 94-77. WSU (19-13) will take on the San Francisco Dons at 8pm on Sunday for the right to move onto the semi-finals. It was the Cougar veterans who got it done in their … [Read more...] about WSU advances to WCC quarterfinals, defeating LMU 94-77
Did David Riley deserve a contract extension?
James Snook-Imagn Images Washington State Athletic Director Anne McCoy this week announced one year contract extensions to both Kamie Ethridge and David Riley, locking them in through the 2030-31 seasons. Ethridge has been a consistent winner in the last four season and has guided he squad to three NCAA Tournament appearances and the WBIT semifinals. One more win in the … [Read more...] about Did David Riley deserve a contract extension?