Video: Ernie Kent after Utah
Video and transcript of Ernie Kent after Washington State's loss to Utah.
THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 2016
Idaho men beat Montana in Missoula for the first time since 1999
Idaho coach Don Verlin lamented giving away the game to Southern Utah on Saturday, and his team responded with its first win in Missoula in 17 years.
GU men's basketball: Bulldogs at Gaels
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (14-4, 6-1) visit the Saint Mary's Gaels (15-2, 6-1) at 8 p.m. tonight.
WSU men's basketball: Cougars vs. Utes
The Washington State Cougars (9-8, 1-4) visit the Utah Utes (13-5, 2-3) at 8 p.m. tonight.
EWU gets verbal from 3-star running back
Eagles make a splash in recruiting as letter of intent day nears
EWU men's basketball: Eagles at Bobcats
The Eastern Washington Eagles (9-8, 3-2) visit the Montana State Bobcats (7-11, 2-4) at 6 p.m. tonight.
UI men's basketball: Vandals at Grizzlies
The Idaho Vandals (11-7, 3-2) visit the Montana Grizzlies (11-6, 6-0) at 6 p.m. tonight.
Scouting the WSU opponent: Utah
Washington State hosts the Utah Utes at 8 p.m. in Beasley Coliseum.
The West's best hoop rivalry continues tonight in Moraga
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The best basketball rivalry on the West Coast makes an appearance tonight and no, it’s not in Tucson or Los Angeles or even Las Vegas. The best rivalry game on this side of the country comes every year when Gonzaga travels to Saint Mary’s. Read on.
Morning links: Ike Iroegbu raises his game
Ike Iroegbu has transformed himself into one of the country's most efficient shooters.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 2016
Zags, Gaels battle for first place
Gonzaga and Saint Mary's meet Thursday in Moraga with first place on the line. Here's my game preview, a quick glance at the matchup and a preview in the San Francisco Chronicle.
The next couple months ahead hold almost endless possibilities 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It may only be Jan. 20, but taxes are already on my mind. How about you? Are you thinking about April 15 yet? Read on.
TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 2016
GU recruit Collins on McDonald's All-American roster
No media day today or this week -- inquired as to why but didn't hear back -- so I put together a notebook with Zach Collins batting leadoff. The 6-foot-11 GU recruit has been selected to play in the McDonald's All-American game. Only three other…
Sorry, but we're straying a little far afield today 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If the name of this column was A Grip on Anything, today’s subject would be the death of Eagles’ co-founder and guiding voice Glenn Frey. But it’s A Grip on Sports, so we are supposed to stay within the realm of athletic competition. I do remember Frey playing in the Dodgers’ celebrity game once, but that’s not enough, is it?
MONDAY, JAN. 18, 2016
WSU running back Jamal Morrow arrested for DUI 7
Washington State running back Jamal Morrow was arrested shortly after midnight on Sunday morning for driving under the influence.
WSU adds JaMarcus Shephard to coaching staff
JaMarcus Shephard will coach inside receivers at Washington State.
A regrettable first half dooms the Seahawks in Carolina 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • No excuses, no regrets. That’s how any professional athlete wants their season to end. The Seahawks didn’t have any excuses after their 31-24 loss at Carolina yesterday but they certainly had regrets. Read on.
Bill Pierce's almanac: Girls basketball revival
In mid-December of 1908 the girls’ basketball teams from North Central and South Central high schools already had a couple of games under their belt. NC had faced Blair Business College and Coeur d’ Alene, while SC had played Burke and Sandpoint, Idaho.
SUNDAY, JAN. 17, 2016
Day after San Diego
You know the drill: My game story, Tyler Tjomsland photos from Gonzaga's 88-52 win over San Diego on Saturday. More below in my day-after San Diego post.
The Hawks face Carolina and we all hope nothing odd decides this one, right? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You ready for some Seahawk football? Got your snacks? Your drinks? Your foam brick to throw at the TV? Because if past results are any indication of today’s adventures, you’re going to need something to throw. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars swept in Arizona 3
A hostile crowd and talented opponent were too much as Washington State fell to No. 18 Arizona, 90-66.
SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 2016
Video: Charles Callison and Ike Iroegbu
Video and transcript of Charles Callison and Ike Iroegbu's interviews after the Arizona game.
Video: Ernie Kent after Arizona
Video and transcript of Ernie Kent's remarks after Washington State's 90-66 loss at No. 18 Arizona.
Zags overwhelm USD 88-52
Good evening from the McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga bounced back from a disappointing loss to BYU on Thursday by hammering San Diego 88-52 on Saturday. Kyle Wiltjer went for 25 points and Domantas Sabonis added 14 points and 15 rebounds. Gonzaga's guards had a solid…
Logan Tuley-Tillman will transfer to WSU 4
The former Michigan Wolverine will finish his career on the Washington State offensive line.
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