Another lead, another chance to topple a team in the WAC's top tier. This time it was Louisiana Tech, which is in first place in the conference and happens to be one of the hottest teams in the nation. But alas, the Idaho Vandals crumbled…
The Western Hockey League Western Conference standings tightened up Saturday night when the Tri-City Americans shut out the Spokane Chiefs 6-0 at Kennewick. Read story
Gonzaga built a big early lead, watched USF pull even in the second half, then regrouped to claim a 71-61 victory at War Memorial Gym on Saturday. Kelly Olynyk poured in 26 points and Elias Harris added 17 points and 13 boards. My unedited game…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The heartbreak continues for Washington State, though it came in much odder and, perhaps, more painful fashion in Saturday's 79-77 loss to the No. 23 Oregon Ducks. We have our usual recap after the jump, so read on, if you can.
All 14 players on Gonzaga's roster scored during Saturday's 101-65 rout of San Francisco at McCarthey Athletic Center. Sunny Greinacher led the way with 15 points and Stephanie Golden added a season-high 14 as the West Coast Conference-leading Bulldogs notched their 10th consecutive win. Read…
Sunny Greinacher scored 15 points, Stephanie Golden added 14 to reach a season high for the second consecutive game and Taelor Karr had 12 as Gonzaga eased past San Francisco 101-65 on Saturday afternoon at sold-out McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs (22-5, 12-1) won their…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- If Washington State struggles against Oregon's defensive pressure this afternoon, it won't be for lack of mental preparation. As DaVonte Lacy said yesterday, the Cougars know it's coming. Read on for more thoughts.
This is turning out to be quite a week for Gonzaga junior center Stephanie Golden. The Californian, who began the season in Gonzaga's starting lineup, has scored 12 points during the first half Saturday afternoon as Gonzaga leads San Francisco 47-29 at McCarthey Athletic Center.…
Gonzaga vies for its 10th consecutive win this afternoon at McCarthey Athletic Center against San Francisco. The Bulldogs (21-5, 11-1) had a 10-game winning streak last season that ended with a home loss against Saint Mary's. Their current winning streak began after a road loss…
A GRIP ON SPORTS It seemed almost summer-like around these parts yesterday, what with the high temperature skyrocketing into the 50s. But we all know that is an illusion. Summer is a long way away. Heck, spring isn't all that close. How do I know?…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State is facing one of its biggest challenges of the season tonight as it faces Oregon. Mike Ladd isn't likely to play for the second consecutive game, meaning the Cougars are still without their senior point guard and one of…
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