After two straight games of holding opponents to 71 points, resulting in wins on the Palouse, Idaho coach Don Verlin wanted his team to bring that defense on the road. For 20 minutes, at least, Verlin got what he wanted from the Vandal men's basketball…
As a sophomore, it's an accomplishment just getting nominated for the Ray Guy Award. Rehkow was one of three finalists for the award this evening at the award show in Orlando. Unfortunately for the Idaho punter from Spokane Valley, Wash., he did not attain the…
Yesterday, Gonzaga's interior players were simply too much for the Cougars to handle in the paint. We covered that angle in today's game story. There's a lot more to dissect from yesterday's 81-66 loss to the Bulldogs, however, so follow the jump for our day-after…
Kevin Pangos has tortured WSU the last three years but not Wednesday night at the Arena. It hardly mattered as the Zags went inside and roughed up the Cougars 81-66. Pangos didn't score, picked up four fouls and get drilled in the side of his…
A GRIP ON SPORTS For all of you Gonzaga fans wondering how the Zags would handle a game with Kevin Pangos in foul trouble, wonder no longer. They'll be just fine. At least they were Wednesday night. Read on.
Ernie Kent got a lot out of his players on Wednesday against No. 9 Gonzaga, just not a victory. Still, the focus and intensity the Cougar played with in the81-66 loss were good signs for the fledgling program. Jim Meehan has a story from the…
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