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Washington State Falls in WCC Tournament to End David Riley's Second Season

Washington State started strong, but couldn't maintain their momentum in the second half Friday night in a 74-68 loss to Portland in the second round of the West Coast Conference Tournament.

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Washington State Hoops Drops Third Straight To End Regular Season

Washington State's second regular season under the direction of head coach David Riley came to a close on Saturday night as the Cougars lost to Pepperdine 88-79 in Malibu.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / February 25

Washington State Forward Emmanuel Ugbo Suspended For Remainder of Season

The Washington State Cougars will continue to have a thinner frontcourt for the remaining games of the 2025-2026 season. Head coach David Riley confirmed Wednesday that senior forward Emmanuel Ugbo has been suspended for the remainder of the season.

Washington State Cougars News / ESPN / February 25

Washington State's Egbo suspended rest of season

Washington State forward Emmanuel Ugbo, who is currently under a court order resulting from a domestic dispute, has been suspended for the remainder of the season.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / February 23

Kirby Moore Stresses Importance of Player Retention, Adaptability of Cougars Offense

Washington State's Kirby Moore has hit the ground running in his first head coaching gig. Since being named the Cougars head man back in December, he has had to build a coaching staff, navigate the ever-fluid transfer portal and reconstruct the team's roster in preparation for the 2026 season all while learning the ropes of being the head honcho.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / February 22

Washington State Drop 83-67 Loss To St. Mary's on Senior Night

Last week, the Washington State men's basketball team grabbed a win over the Pacific Tigers, which seemed to steady the ship a bit after a 30-point loss to Gonzaga.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / February 16

Welsh Backstroker Ffion Humphreys Announces Commitment To Washington State For Fall 2026

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Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / February 13

How Every Washington State Alumni Performed in the 2025-26 NFL Season

The 2025-26 NFL season has officially come to a close, and the offseason wait has begun. With plenty of time to pass and dominoes to fall before the 2026-27 season comes into focus, it's time to look back on the last few months and the performances of Washington State alumni.

Washington State Cougars News / College Football News / February 13

Washington State Football 2026 Schedule: Analysis & Key Games

In a new era under first-year head coach Kirby Moore, this is a rebuilding year in some ways, but at least there’s a real conference schedule again for the first time since 2023.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / February 10

Freestyler Halin Song Commits To Stay In-State With Commitment To Washington State

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

College Football News / Washington State Cougars on SI / February 6

Kalolo Ta'aga Joins Cougars O Line from Utah

Thus far this offseason Washington State has paid its offensive line a fair amount of attention in the portal. After losing standouts like Christian Hilborn and Brock Dieu, Kirby Moore and his staff knew that some additions would have to be made up front.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / February 2

Butterflyer Ivy Ladrow Commits To Washington State For Fall 2026

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / February 1

Washington State Sets 3 Pool Records At Home, Beats Rival Idaho At Home And On The Road

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam January 30-31, 2026 SCY (25 Yards) Friday: Pullman, WA Saturday: Moscow, ID Friday Results PDF Saturday Results PDF Washington State defeated rival Idaho twice this weekend, first winning at home on Friday with a final score of 210-52.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 30

Washington State’s Emily Lundgren Named Finalist for Seattle Sports Star Award

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Washington State Athletics SEATTLE (January 29, 2026) – Washington State Swimming senior Emily Lundgren is one of five finalists for the Seattle Sports Star of the Year, Women’s Sports Award announced by the Seattle Sports Commission on Thursday.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 30

Washington State To Face Idaho Twice On Senior Weekend

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Washington State Athletics IDAHO AT WASHINGTON STATE Gibb Pool | Pullman, Wash. 5 p.m. | Friday, January 30, 2026 WATCH | wsucougars.com WASHINGTON STATE AT IDAHO UI Swim Center | Moscow, Idaho 10:30 a.m.

WSU Caps Perfect Road Trip with Win at Wyoming

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam January 24, 2026 Laramie, Wyo. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: WSU Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (January 24, 2026) – Washington State Swimming closed a perfect road trip with a 175-119 victory over Wyoming Saturday morning.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 24

Washington State Blow Out Pepperdine To End Losing Streak

After losing their previous four contests, Washington State got a much-needed victory on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars were victorious against the Pepperdine Wave by a final score of 95-79.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 23

Washington State Cougars Open 2026 at Northern Colorado, Wyoming

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: WSU Athletics WASHINGTON STATE at NORTHERN COLORADO Butler-Hancock Pool | Greeley, Colo. 3 p.m. (PT) | Friday, January 23, 2026WASHINGTON STATE at WYOMING Corbett Pool | Laramie, Wyo.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 22

Four-Time Nevada HS State Champion Grace Carrington Commits To Washington State For Fall 2026

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 20

Meet Washington State Soccer's New Coaching Staff

Washington State Soccer will enter a new era in 2026, with longtime head coach Todd Shulenberger leaving the team to take a job with Ole Miss. The team has finished putting together it's new coaching group, so here's who will be leading the team in the next season.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 19

Washington State's Highest-Graded Offensive Players in 2025

In 2025, the Washington State Cougars grabbed a victory in a bowl game for the first time in close to a decade and a winning record at 7-6. In an offseason of heavy transition for the program, the Cougars look to be making a move back towards an offensive identity under new head coach Kirby Moore.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 19

Former D-II Running Back Beau Phillips Makes Jump to FBS to Join Cougars

The early transfer portal window is now officially closed and Washington State was as active as any team to get the new year started. While Kirby Moore and his staff seemed to place a particular focus on the defensive side of the ball, there was still plenty of notables that came in on the offensive side as well.

Washington State Cougars News / Powder / December 2

This Ski Area Could Become the First To Open in Washington State

Washington’s ski season is slated to start on Thursday, December 4, 2025, when Mission Ridge begins welcoming skiers and snowboarders. The mountain in eastern Washington plans to host a limited opening with Chair 1, Chair 2, and the Pika Peak Rope Tow, starting at 9 a.m.

Washington State Cougars News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

Hornets sign son of Basketball Hall of Famer

The Hornets have signed free agent forward DJ Rodman and cut guard Marcus Garrett, the club announced.

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DJ Rodman News / Yardbarker / August 25

Dennis Rodman’s son aims to build on promising rookie season

Dennis Rodman is firmly etched into NBA folklore for his legendary exploits during the late 1980s and 1990s. Now, the spotlight has shifted to his children, who are carving their own paths in the sporting world.

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