Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports A brief gasp of belief fades in the Atlantic Coast air. Despite the California Golden Bears best efforts to give the game away late, the Washington State Cougars couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 42-39. The loss drops WSU to 4-6, needing to win out to keep their bowl streak alive. Cal (4-6, 2-5 in Pac-12) had the game in hand after … [Read more...] about WSU can’t finish miraculous comeback, drops sixth straight 42-39
The Good, Bad and Ugly of WSU’s loss at Cal
Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Almost good. Almost. The word “irony” is one of the most overly and incorrectly used terms in the English language. And maybe I’m about to use it incorrectly here, but I’m pressing ahead anyway. When WSU finishes this season with a 4-8 record overall record, and a 1-8 Pac-12 conference record, ironically, its only conference win will … [Read more...] about The Good, Bad and Ugly of WSU’s loss at Cal
WSU avenges last years loss, beats PVAMU 83-65
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A good game from the frontcourt propelled the Cougs. After suffering an 11-point upset loss in Prairie View, Texas last year, the Washington State Cougars took the second leg of the Pac-12/SWAC HBCU Legacy Series in Pullman, defeating the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 83-65. WSU (2-0) had little trouble pushing around PVAMU (1-2) in the … [Read more...] about WSU avenges last years loss, beats PVAMU 83-65
Desperate Washington State visits Cal (GAME THREAD)
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Sigh. Here we go again. Washington State hasn’t belted out the fight song after a game since way back on Sept. 23 when they beat Oregon State at home. Since then, it’s been five straight losses and suddenly our Cougs are 4-5 and need to win two of their last three games to be bowl eligible. That starts today in Berkeley, and assuming an … [Read more...] about Desperate Washington State visits Cal (GAME THREAD)
WSU fends off Gonzaga in OT thriller, 77-72
Ashley Davis A ceremonial pregame ends in a dramatic finish. The Washington State Cougars capped off their championship celebration with a dramatic overtime win over the rival Gonzaga Bulldogs, 77-72. After the Zags (1-1) drilled a desperation three at the buzzer to send the game to overtime, WSU (2-0) held the Bulldogs to just five points and 1/7 from the field in the … [Read more...] about WSU fends off Gonzaga in OT thriller, 77-72