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WSU clips UW in overtime, 90-87, thanks to Myles Rice and Isaac Jones’ heroics

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 3, 2024

SEATTLE — A few minutes after he made the shot of his life, a late three-pointer to help Washington State bury Washington in Saturday’s 90-87 overtime thriller, Myles Rice paused for a moment. Tears welled in his eyes. The moment was washing over him.

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For WSU, road tilt with UW is an opportunity for a rivalry win — and a resume boost

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 1, 2024

PULLMAN – Washington State has traveled to face Washington tons of times. Just not with circumstances like these.

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As January ends, what does Washington State’s NCAA Tournament resume look like?

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 30, 2024

PULLMAN – Kyle Smith isn’t one to ignore the noise. Washington State’s head coach acknowledges that with every big game his team wins, every Quadrant 1 victory the Cougars secure, they inch closer to breaking a decade-long drought.

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WSU guard Myles Rice named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for fourth time

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 29, 2024

PULLMAN — Myles Rice keeps racking up the accolades.

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WSU holds off Colorado, 78-69, boosting tournament resume with fifth win in six tries

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 27, 2024

PULLMAN – Not long before Myles Rice got to the rim and iced another Washington State win, this time 78-69 over Colorado on Saturday afternoon, he collided with a Buffaloes player on a drive. He sustained a noticeable limp.

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Washington State controls interior in commanding win against Utah 79-57

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 24, 2024

PULLMAN — The biggest win Washington State scored on Wednesday may not have come on the scoreboard. It may have been on the Cougars’ resume.

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For the Cougs, playing against NBA icons’ sons has been cool and nothing — at once

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 24, 2024

PULLMAN – Isaiah Watts couldn’t miss the opportunity. He had just joined his Washington State teammates for warmups, getting ready for the second half against USC earlier this month in Los Angeles, when he spotted one of the greatest of all time.

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Myles Rice hits 3 at buzzer to force OT, but WSU blows late lead in 81-75 loss to Cal

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 20, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif. – It’s hard to squander a seven-point lead inside of 2 minutes. Washington State pulled it off in an 81-75 overtime loss to Cal on Saturday afternoon.

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How did WSU’s Jake Dickert keep roster turnover to a minimum? ‘It takes a team’

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 20, 2024

Weeks before Washington State’s football season ended, before the Cougars played their final game in the Pac-12 as we know it, Jake Dickert went public with one assertion. “It’s going to be open-target season on our players,” Dickert said. So all the Cougars did was hold on to nearly all non-graduating seniors and maintain nearly their entire staff. 

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For the Cougs, breaking a decade-long drought means pacing themselves — starting in the Bay Area

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 17, 2024

PULLMAN – Everywhere Kyle Smith looks, he sees something about his Washington State team’s NCAA Tournament drought. His 10-year-old son, Luke, likes to check out the NCAA NET rankings. At team breakfasts, trainers discuss the team’s tournament chances.

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WSU’s Isaac Jones captures two national awards, Myles Rice earns third conference honor

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 15, 2024

PULLMAN – Washington State is back in the spotlight.

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Washington State knocks off No. 8 Arizona, 73-70, behind clutch shot-making and timely defense

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 13, 2024

PULLMAN – Jaylen Wells could barely keep the smile off his face as he positioned his iPhone.

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Former WSU QB Cam Ward commits to Miami, reversing course from NFL draft decision

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 13, 2024

PULLMAN – Cam Ward had a change of heart.

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How can WSU pull off an upset over No. 8 Arizona on Saturday?

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 11, 2024

PULLMAN – It would be hard to overstate the importance of Washington State’s latest win.

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Isaac Jones puts up huge night as WSU tops USC on the road, 72-64

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 10, 2024

PULLMAN – In some ways, Washington State played USC just the way it wanted on Wednesday night. The Cougars pounded the ball inside. They let their post players do their thing.

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How WSU guard Isaiah Watts is unlocking the Cougs’ offense when they need it most

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 9, 2024

PULLMAN – During the past 30 years, Washington State men’s basketball head coach Kyle Smith has adopted a technique when it comes to telling reserves to be ready ahead of games: Don’t do it.

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WSU adds QB Zevi Eckhaus, a transfer from FCS Bryant

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 6, 2024

PULLMAN – The quarterback room at Washington State gained a member on Saturday.

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WSU hires Korey Schroeder as next volleyball head coach

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 5, 2024

PULLMAN – Washington State went internal for its next volleyball head coach.

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WSU star safety Jaden Hicks declares for 2024 NFL Draft

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 5, 2024

PULLMAN – Jaden Hicks has played his final college snap.

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WSU adds WR Kris Hutson and LB Keith Brown, both former Oregon players

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 5, 2024

PULLMAN – If Washington State’s football team has any intentions on slowing down in the transfer portal, the Cougars haven’t shown it yet.

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Guard Joseph Yesufu is likely out for the year. How can WSU replace his production?

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 3, 2024

PULLMAN – A few days ago, when Kyle Smith called upon reserve guard Isaiah Watts for some spot minutes in a road contest, Washington State’s head men’s basketball coach wasn’t just hoping for a spark off the bench.

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Former WSU QB Cam Ward declares for the NFL Draft

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 1, 2024

Cam Ward has played his final college snap as a Cougar.

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WSU makes key addition in linebacker Parker McKenna, a transfer from Portland State

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 1, 2024

Washington State keeps beefing up its signing class.

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WSU can’t complete comeback in 74-67 loss to Colorado, capping winless start to Pac-12 play

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 31, 2023

Oscar Cluff doesn’t have the body type that screams midrange specialist. The best thing he provides for Washington State is his 6-foot-11 size, which unlocks his ability to defend, grab offensive rebounds and stick them back.

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In Tre Shackelford, WSU gets a receiver ready to prove he can play with the best

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 2, 2024

PULLMAN – Some two weeks ago, as Tre Shackelford made his way through his Washington State weekend visit, a thought occurred to him.