The headlines in Friday's S-R pretty well summarized it. On my game story: "Gonzaga sets season high for points." On John Blanchette's column: "In defense of GU, its defense shines."Gonzaga put together a complete performance in pounding Santa Clara 95-53 on Thursday. We'll recap it…
COUGARS • UPDATED: 10:30 A.M. Ever take a drive in the mountains and find yourself constantly looking in the rear-view mirror, trying to catch a glimpse of the snow-covered peak behind, because what's ahead isn't as pretty? You know you shouldn't be glancing back so…
Back with the game story. Read on for the unedited article that will run in Friday's S-R, and check back tomorrow for a day-after post.
COUGARS Tony Bennett was happy with the win. But he wasn't happy how it happened. "It was enough to get a victory, but not enough to be where we have to be," Bennett said in the basement of Gill Coliseum after WSU's 61-57 overtime win…
It looked promising near the end, but the Idaho men's basketball team couldn't complete what would have been another eye-opening WAC win Thursday night. Instead, the short-handed Vandals lost 74-71 at New Mexico State. Keep reading for more.
COUGARS Too many turnovers. Too many offensive rebounds. Too many easy buckets. Too many missed chances. This was a night when there easily could have been too manys for WSU. Instead all they added up to was a 61-57 overtime win over OSU the Cougars…
Gonzaga dominated from start to finish, routing the visiting Santa Clara Bulldogs 95-53 on Thursday night at the McCarthey Athletic Center.Five Zags reached double figures, led by Austin Daye's 20 points. Matt Bouldin added 16 points, Steven Gray 15 and Jeremy Pargo and Josh Heytvelt…
COUGARS The first half went pretty much as expected, except the Oregon State Beavers, shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc, hit three of their first four 3-point attempts, allowing them to build an early six-point lead. It didn't help the Cougar cause when DeAngelo…
COUGARS It's time for our usual pregame post. Where we tell you what you should think. Well, not really. It's where we tell you what we think will happen in the game. You are free to disagree – and then never read this blog again.…
Will order be restored and the cream begin to rise in the Greater Spokane boys basketball league? Or can we expect the unexpected to continue because there so much parity? That was the theme I explored in my story this week in The Spokesman-Review Prep…
Fan favorite Raul 'The Thrill' Vijil has re-signed with the Spokane Shock. Vijil, an EWU product, holds numerous franchise records. More here. Also on the arenafootball2 transactions, former Shock QB Jason Murrietta has signed with Central Valley.
Trey Gross, who did not return to Eastern Washington University following Christmas break, has enrolled a junior college in his hometown of Stockton Calif., and will not be rejoining EWU's men's basketball team.Gross has still not informed Eagles coach Kirk Earlywine of his decision, but…
I just have a bunch of stuff leftover from interviews with Kerry Keating, Matt Bouldin, Josh Heytvelt, etc. Read on.
The economic woes that are plaguing our nation are beginning to trickle down to the high schools. Click here to read my column and assorted notes.Your observations are welcome.Here's a link to a story on Post Falls senior basketball standout Justin Carter that was published…
COUGARS Welcome from beautiful Corvallis. Didn't get in until real late – for me, that could be anytime after dark, but last night it meant barely in time for Letterman – so this is a little later than usual. But we've got links and thoughts…
A couple of things tonight. Below, you'll find an unedited feature article on Matt Bouldin, who has put together two straight outstanding games. Also, a brief update on ex-Zag Theo Davis and coach Mark Few's thoughts on the late Harry Sladich.And, you'll notice now when…
Who's shot was the biggest Tuesday night during the Rubber Chicken match when Ferris survived against Lewis and Clark in one of the more entertaining games during their long South Hill Rivalry and history of Chuck.Was it the made free throw, his second of two…
COUGARS • UPDATED: 3:22 P.M. Let's get right to it today. There's basketball news, from WSU and around the Pac-10. And there's football news, also from WSU and around the Pac-10. Read on.
Rebounding is the topic for this week's notebook. It's been a sore spot for the Zags the last five games. Below, you'll find an unedited article that will run in Wednesday's S-R.Also, a couple of upcoming GU games, including Thursday's home date with Santa Clara,…
COUGARS You think Tony Bennett was satisfied with one Pac-10 win? Well, you weren't at practice Tuesday. The WSU coach pushed his team hard, as hard as I've seen this season, demanding attention and focus on the defensive end as the Cougars prepare to play…
With just one game -- a road trip to Northern Colorado -- scheduled this week, there's not a whole lot shakin' at Eastern.The school's sports information department did put out this Q&A with Rodney Stuckey, however. And I've also included this link to EWU's game…
Tonight is Rubber Chicken night at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena and for the first time in awhile the boys game is significant. With only two games separating seven teams, including four 4A schools jockeying for district playoff position, the winner between Ferris (4-5) and…
COUGARS I didn't post earlier this morning for a variety of reasons ranging from a time crunch getting back to Pullman to very few items floating quickly to the surface. But now I'm down in Pullman waiting for the teleconferences for June Daugherty and Tony…
There is a WCC team ranked this week, but it isn't Gonzaga. Saint Mary's (15-1) took over the 25th spot in the ESPN/USA Today poll that was held by Tennessee a week ago. The Vols, dropped out of the ESPN/USA Today rankings after losing Gonzaga…
A couple of interesting games are on the prep schedule this week. Click the tab below to read more.
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