A week of drama awaits Eastern fans 10
Will he or won't he? Along with thousands of Eagle fans, I've been wondering for days
MONDAY, FEB. 9, 2015
Morning links: Ducks soar, Cougars crumble
Oregon jumped out to a 12-0 lead against Washington State yesterday and that's more or less how the game continued for 40 minutes.
SUNDAY, FEB. 8, 2015
Ernie Kent after Oregon
My video camera gave out early in Ernie Kent's postgame interview, but here's what the WSU coach had to say after game.
Day after San Francisco 1
Like the Zags, I managed to get through last night’s so-late-I-missed-Saturday-Night-Live game that finished after 10:30. Gonzaga was tested twice on this road trip, trailing Santa Clara by six early in the second half and USF by a bucket on several occasions in the second…
It's not everyday you see that much basketball
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It's not often you leave a game in which you are a spectator sore and tired. But that's exactly how I felt yesterday evening. Of course, we had just watched a game that went four overtimes. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars play at Oregon this afternoon 2
At 4 p.m. Washington State will take on Oregon in Matthew Knight Arena, which somehow still feels new.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 2015
Zags pull away in final minutes
For one of the rare times this season, Gonzaga found itself in a close game in the closing minutes. The Zags, other than a few anxious moments against San Francisco's full-court pressure, executed down the stretch and pulled away for an 81-70 victory. Kyle Wiltjer,…
Three Cougars invited to the NFL scouting combine
Three former Washington State football players have been invited to attend the NFL scouting combine.
Isn't it supposed to snow in early February? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Is there such a thing as the dog days of winter? If there is, we are in them. Read on.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 2015
Looking back at Oregon State
Washington State's fast start wasn't enough to carry the Cougars to the finish line at Oregon State.
An interesting college basketball night 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It's not often Eastern's basketball team wins in Missoula. Or Gonzaga's doesn't in Santa Clara. Or, this year at least, a visitor does in Corvallis. Read on.
Day after Santa Clara
Gonzaga’s single-game record for field-goal percentage was in jeopardy against Santa Clara. And so was the outcome of the game. Yup, that sounds odd. When the Zags stopped turning the ball over and found their defense, they pulled away from the stubborn Broncos 77-63 for…
EWU beats Montana, the morning after
Eagles found a way to get it done, even without national scoring leader Tyler Harvey
Morning links: Beavers fend off the Cougars 2
Washington State got as close as any team has to beating Oregon State in Corvallis.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2015
Zags rally past SCU 77-63 2
Just another wild night at the Leavey Center. It seems to be an annual occurrence when the Zags come to Santa Clara. Thursday was no different as GU led big early in the first half, fell behind -- despite shooting at a 72-percent clip --…
Road trip takes some Chiefs home
They say the road to a loved one's home is never long. Some Spokane Chiefs are discovering that truth during the team's trip to the WHL's East Division. Read story
WSU adds a cornerback to 2015 recruiting class
The Cougars announced 23 signees yesterday during the first day of the signing period, but that doesn’t mean they were done recruiting.
Game day for Zags, Broncos
Looks like it's just going to be one of those travel years. Oh well, we'll get there eventually. Below, find a quick glance at tonight's Gonzaga-Santa Clara game and a short note on the Zags.
Football's time in the spotlight is over for now
A GRIP ON SPORTS • College football's national signing day is over. We can now return to our normal programming. Around here this time of year, that means college basketball. Read on.
Morning links: Signing day come and gone 1
Yesterday was the first day football recruits in the class of 2015 could sign letters of intent.
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