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Washington State coach Kamie Ethridge hopes NCAA Tournament loss is ‘gut-punch’ for returning players

UPDATED: Sat., March 18, 2023

VILLANOVA, Penn. – After her team’s remarkable season came to a bitter end, Washington State coach Kamie Ethridge said the Cougars should feel proud but unsatisfied.

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TV Take: Florida Gulf Coast took control in a flash to upset Washington State in NCAA Tournament

UPDATED: Sat., March 18, 2023

With a little more than 6 minutes left in the third quarter of Washington State’s opening-round NCAA Tournament game against Florida Gulf Coast, the Cougars and Eagles were trading the lead.

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No. 12 seed Florida Gulf Coast catches fire in third quarter, upsets fifth-seeded Washington State in NCAA Tournament opener

UPDATED: Sat., March 18, 2023

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania – Washington State turned in a historic season and earned its best NCAA Tournament seed in program history.

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After showing ‘glimpses of greatness’ for three years, Washington State center Bella Murekatete realizes potential

UPDATED: Fri., March 17, 2023

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania – Coach Kamie Ethridge remembers when “the light bulb went on” for Washington State center Bella Murekatete.

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Fifth-seeded Washington State, seeking first NCAA Tournament win, set for first-round matchup against 12th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast

UPDATED: Fri., March 17, 2023

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania – In a tournament setting, the Washington State Cougars should feel comfortable.

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Recapping Washington State’s rebuild, significant victories and landmark moments under coach Kamie Ethridge

UPDATED: Thu., March 16, 2023

VILLANOVA, Penn. – Coach Kamie Ethridge ushered in a golden age for women’s basketball at Washington State.

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‘It’s good to have people who have been there’: Washington State brings experienced lineup to NCAA Tournament

UPDATED: Thu., March 16, 2023

Making their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, the Washington State Cougars have experience on their side.

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‘Nobody’s satisfied right now’: Pac-12 champion Washington State draws No. 5 seed, will open NCAA Tournament against 12th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast

UPDATED: Mon., March 13, 2023

PULLMAN – Addressing a crowd of Washington State supporters ahead of the NCAA Tournament selection show, coach Kamie Ethridge acknowledged her past two Cougars teams were “running out of gas going into the NCAAs.” As for this year’s team – it’s the opposite.

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Get to know No. 5 Washington State women’s Greenville Regional 2 pod for the NCAA Tournament

UPDATED: Sun., March 12, 2023

(12) Florida Gulf Coast

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Denver, San Jose and Philadelphia: Here’s how to follow the Gonzaga men, women and WSU women to their NCAA destinations

UPDATED: Sun., March 12, 2023

Gonzaga heads to Denver for the third time in its NCAA history.

Washington State coach Kamie Ethridge hopes NCAA Tournament loss is ‘gut-punch’ for returning players

TV Take: Florida Gulf Coast took control in a flash to upset Washington State in NCAA Tournament

No. 12 seed Florida Gulf Coast catches fire in third quarter, upsets fifth-seeded Washington State in NCAA Tournament opener

After showing ‘glimpses of greatness’ for three years, Washington State center Bella Murekatete realizes potential

Fifth-seeded Washington State, seeking first NCAA Tournament win, set for first-round matchup against 12th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast

Recapping Washington State’s rebuild, significant victories and landmark moments under coach Kamie Ethridge

‘It’s good to have people who have been there’: Washington State brings experienced lineup to NCAA Tournament

‘Nobody’s satisfied right now’: Pac-12 champion Washington State draws No. 5 seed, will open NCAA Tournament against 12th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast

Get to know No. 5 Washington State women’s Greenville Regional 2 pod for the NCAA Tournament

Denver, San Jose and Philadelphia: Here’s how to follow the Gonzaga men, women and WSU women to their NCAA destinations

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