Last weekend the Spokane Chiefs' offense was humming along, scoring 18 goals in three games. This weekend the Chiefs suffered back-to-back shutouts, including Saturday night's 3-0 setback to a Tri-City Americans team that had lost eight consecutive games. The Western Hockey League's regular season is…
Didn't see that coming. Doubt Saint Mary's did either. Gonzaga blasted the Gaels 75-47 on Saturday to wrap up the regular season. The victory no doubt boosted GU's NCAA Tournament resume if the Zags don't win next week's WCC Tournament. My unedited game story is…
For much of Saturday night, Seattle U's Isiah Umipig was magnificent and Idaho's Stephen Madison was in foul trouble. The duel between the WAC's top two scorers never really materialized in the Vandals' 76-68 loss to Seattle U at Key Arena. Madison finished with a…
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland was courtside as the Gonzaga women defeated Pacific to cap a perfect home season. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Don Verlin and the Vandals close out the regular season with three road games. The first is tonight at Seattle U, and it's a big one for Idaho. The Vandals are 12-16 and 5-8 in the WAC and have a chance to grab the third…
The Idaho football team will open the 2014 football season at Florida -- after its second-to-last game of 2013 was at Florida State -- and play five of its first seven on the road. The Vandals announced their full slate for 2014, their first in…
If recent history is any indication, Gonzaga and Saint Mary's, who close the regular season tonight in Moraga, will see each other again fairly soon. The Zags and Gaels have played for the last five WCC Tournament titles, with GU winning three. Tonight, Gonzaga tries…
From Seattle -- The Washington Huskies left no doubt they were the better team on Friday night, teasing the Cougars with their sharp shooting and clamping down on the Washington State offense. The Huskies made of half their shots and the Cougars barely broke 30…
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