GU pounds Memphis, 82-64
It's a pretty common theme: GU's bigs were too much for the opponent, combining for 45 points and 24 boards in an 82-64 win over Memphis. More below in my unedited game story. Day-after post coming in the morning.
SATURDAY, JAN. 31, 2015
EWU defeats Idaho 98-95
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered EWU's win over Idaho. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
GU defeats Memphis 82-64
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered GU's home game against Memphis. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Zags, Tigers collide at the MAC
Game day for Gonzaga and Memphis. It's one of the bigger games remaining in the regular season for GU in that Memphis carries an RPI of 79, trailing only Saint Mary's 53 and BYU's 61 of the Zags' upcoming opponents. Memphis is experiencing a down…
There won't be presents for everybody
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It's sort of like Christmas Eve, isn't it? Sort of. Yes, tomorrow is the Super Bowl, when the Seahawks will attempt to win another title. But, unlike Christmas, a present isn't guaranteed. It could just be a lump of coal. Read on.
Morning links: WSU goes for home split against Stanford
Washington State hosts Stanford at 5:30 p.m. tonight in a game that will be televised on the Pac-12 Networks Washington channel.
Positive news eludes Chiefs
Nothing is going right for the Spokane Chiefs, whose record is 2-10 since the start of 2015. Read story
FRIDAY, JAN. 30, 2015
Looking back at California
Last night at Beasley a fan won $800 for making a half-court shot. It was one of seven 3-point shots made by someone wearing crimson all night.
Day after Portland 1
Busy day so we’ll get right to it. My gamer, Colin Mulvany’s photos and an expanded gallery. Day-after Portland post below.
It's time to really begin your Super Bowl prep
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If you don't have anything else to do today – and I know that's a big if – there is plenty to read in preparation for Sunday's Super Bowl. And most of it is really entertaining. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars can't complete Cal sweep 2
Tyrone Wallace and Jordan Mathews were too much for Washington State yesterday, which will settle for a split with the Golden Bears.
THURSDAY, JAN. 29, 2015
Video: Ernie Kent after California
Ernie Kent speaks to the media after Washington State's 76-67 loss to California.
Pangos sets 3-point record in GU win
Kevin Pangos had a milestone night while Gonzaga's defense did most of the heavy lifting in a 64-46 win over Portland on Thursday. Pangos connected on a 3-pointer with 15:30 left in the first half for the 289th of his career, easing past Blake Stepp's…
GU defeats Portland 64-46
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered GU's home game against Portland. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Vernon Adams makes big news with Oregon visit
News that EWU quarterback Vernon Adams is considering a transfer to Oregon was big news around the Northwest
Q & A with Gonzaga women's basketball player Sunny Greinacher
"If I ruled the world, I would forbid any kind of war, especially for any kind of religious or money reasons. I would probably make it easier to travel without any kind of visa or any of that stuff. I would also lower gas and travel expenses."
Apparently, recruiting really does never end 7
A GRIP ON SPORTS • With next Wednesday the first day of the NCAA's football signing period, it's little wonder recruiting news is front and center today. But the most heavily recruited person in this area may surprise you. Read on.
Morning links: WSU plays today, maybe tomorrow with overtime
It's going to be another late start for the Cougars, who take on California today at 8 p.m. in Beasley Coliseum.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 2015
Three WHL teams stay in Top 10
U.S. Division-leading Everett dropped out this week, but three Western Hockey League teams remain among the CHL Top 10 rankings. Read story
New WSU assistant salaries 2
Washington State made the personnel action forms for new assistant football coaches Alex Grinch and Roy Manning available on Wednesday.
EWU's Jois expected to play against Idaho
Eastern Washington forward Venky Jois is almost fully healed from an ankle injury suffered two weeks ago.
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