Final 4A boys and girls state berths were determined yesterday for the round of 16 games Friday and Saturday at regional sites. Click the tab below to see matchups involving Eastern Washington teams. Great Northern League boys and girls teams are playing for state berths…
Good morning. Media day on Monday and we talked some basketball, but my focus was on three Zags who have already earned their degrees and face different academic challenges than their teammates. Kelly Olynyk, Mike Hart and Drew Barham are in Master's programs. Here's a…
A GRIP ON SPORTS You know what seems like a good idea this morning? Hunt down that darn groundhog with the good PR and make him pay. I thought we were promised an early spring. Yep, it's snowing here in the Inland Northwest this morning.…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We'll be doing the same thing the headline details here in about 24 hours. But first, we have some news and links to share with you from the Palouse. Read on.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Ken Bone held his weekly press conference this afternoon, and the most frequent topic of conversation was the status of Mike Ladd's left knee. The verdict: it's probably not healthy enough for Ladd to play this week. The senior guard will…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State receiver Gabe Marks was cited for minor exhibiting effects of having consumed alcohol early Sunday, WSU Police Officer Joe Kirshner confirmed. Kirshner said he was not permitted to release further details. According to the department’s activity log, Marks, 18,...
A GRIP ON SPORTS While trying to figure out what the heck this "Harlem Shake" thing is and why it is seemingly everywhere (and, to a lesser degree, trying to understand why everyone wants to be part of a crowd these days instead of being…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- As the sting of another close loss begins to subside for Washington State, another week begins with a recap of the weekend's Pac-12 action. Read on.
Feels strange to wake up in my own bed on a Sunday morning after a Saturday road game. With Gonzaga's 1:30 Saturday matinee against San Francisco, I was able to catch a flight to Seattle -- where I filed my game story around 8ish --…
A GRIP ON SPORTS If one looks solely at the won/loss record, it would be easy to assume the Washington State basketball team is a bunch of losers. But nothing could be further from the truth. At least not in my definition of losers. Read…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- For the sixth consecutive game, it's an unhappy recap for Washington State. But it's a recap nonetheless, and you can keep reading if you'd like.
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…
Gonzaga didn't have much time to celebrate its big win over Saint Mary's. The Bulldogs left McKeon Pavilion around 11 p.m. Thursday and will be back on the floor against San Francisco at 1:30 Saturday for a rare afternoon game, roughly a 38-hour turnaround. The…
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