GU holds off stubborn Broncos, 73-62
My computer isn't cooperating so I'll put up a quick post with my unedited game story below. Check back tomorrow for a day-after post.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 2012
The game that was: Arizona 76, WSU 72 6
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We're back with our game-in-review after Washington State's tough 76-72 loss to Arizona. Read on.
Pregame from Beasley
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We're back at Beasley Coliseum for tonight's game between the Cougars and Arizona Wildcats. I expect this one to be a bit different than the game these teams played in the desert three weeks ago. Why, you ask? Well, read on.
Eagles, the morning after a big win
Thanks to a stirring win last night over Northern Colorado, the Eastern Washington men's basketball team will be in a nice frame of mind for Saturday's Bracket Buster game at UC Irvine. They also got some help Wednesday from Weber State, which defeated reeling Montana…
Thursday Prep Page 20
I'll jump in the company 4x4 Friday morning and make the trek to Tacoma to cover Mat Classic XXIV. I've never been to a Mat Classic and I understand I'm in for a treat - and braced for the most work I'll ever do in…
Another title in Gonzaga's sights 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS It happened again. A week ago Zags' nation had changed its name to consternation. The consensus was there was little, if any, chance Gonzaga would be able to catch St. Mary's and win its 12th-consecutive West Coast Conference title. Then the…
A Thursday full of WSU links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Hard to believe WSU only plays three more games here this season. One of those is tonight, which means we have a whole bunch of links for you. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 2012
Giants beat Chiefs 2-1
If this was a preview of what’s to come, expect a first-round playoff series that could easily go the distance. The Spokane Chiefs, of course, will be looking for a different result than they got on Wednesday night if that’s the case. Jackson Houck scored…
LMU defeats Saint Mary's 1
Loyola Marymount went into McKeon Pavilion on Wednesday night and handed the Saint Mary's Gaels a rare home loss. LMU pulled away for a 75-60 victory over Saint Mary's, which was 16-0 at home, 7-0 in WCC games. The loss leaves SMC (23-4, 12-2 WCC)…
Rough year for Keating, Broncos
Gonzaga is en route to the Bay Area where it will face Santa Clara, picked fifth in the WCC preseason poll, on Thursday and San Francisco on Saturday. Santa Clara has suffered through a rocky season with key injuries, suspensions, etc. I checked in with…
High school hoops a form of time travel 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Spent last night in a high school gym covering a high school basketball game. Seems as if I've spent a lot of my life in high school gyms attending high school basketball games. And seems is reality in this case. Read…
Links for your chocolate hangover
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- After a nice pasta dinner and some fudge cake last night, it's time to put the Hallmark holiday behind us and get on to Wednesday's post, brought to you by Russell Stover and an accompanying bellyache.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14, 2012
Zags get handle on opponents' 3s
Good evening. I put together a notebook from today's media day with the focus on Gonzaga's 3-point defense, an injury update and the announcement of Blake Stepp being selected for induction into the WCC's Hall of Honor next month in Las Vegas. GU's 3-point defense…
Tuesdays with Ken Bone 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Another Tuesday, another couple of interviews with Cougars coach Ken Bone. This one is very Mike Ladd-oriented. Bet you can't guess what I'm writing about this week.
Don't forget what day it is
A GRIP ON SPORTS Unless you've been living under the Rock of Gibraltar, or possibly under Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's house, you know what today is. It comes fast on the heels of Groundhog's Day and, if you don't want to be stuck under a…
Linking Monday to Tuesday
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It's a scant news day in the links department, though today will bring much more to talk about. We do have some stories to pass along, so continue reading.
MONDAY, FEB. 13, 2012
MWC, C-USA forming new league 5
UPDATED: 9:40 p.m. The 16 universities in the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA announced they are working on forming a new league that will begin in 2013-14. The new yet-to-be-named league will include 18-24 teams, according to the press release. That means the league…
Matt Classic brackets posted 1
The brackets for the Washington state wrestling tournaments can be found here. Mead has three No. 1 seeds - Matthew Petrini at 113 pounds, Jordan Rogers at 182 and Cody Bocook at 285. Chandler Rogers (160) and Jeremy Golding (145), pictured above, are third seeds…
Which team will capture 4A district?
Our first post of the week involves a poll question below. Which team will capture the District 8 4A boys basketball championship?
Zach Koepp arrested early Sunday for obstructing public servant 8
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We have a brief item to pass along about the arrest of WSU long-snapper Zach Koepp.
Gonzaga returns to rankings
Gonzaga, in and out of the rankings a couple times this season, returned to the A.P. and ESPN/USA Today Top 25 polls at No. 24 after wins over Saint Mary's and Loyola Marymount last week. The Bulldogs (20-4, 10-2), who face road games at Santa…
Around the Big Sky
For the stat geeks out there, here's a look at Northern Colorado, which visits Eastern Washington for an important Big Sky game Wednesday night. The Bears are coming off a 77-64 overtime win over Montana State, and boast the 27th best field-goal percentage in the…
Knockout Sunday television 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS We're going in a different direction today, one you'll see off and on as the weather warms – and the local sports news thins. We spent much of yesterday afternoon glued to the television, watching a heavyweight fight, though the guys…
More links than usual on a Monday 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Traveling is fun, but there's always a certain comfort to walking through your own front door and knowing you're going to be home for a while. Such was the case Sunday. But, Monday begins another week, and we have some links…
College women's hoops: A week in review
What a week for area Division I women's basketball teams. Read below for a roundup of the week's action.
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