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Washington State Basketball Fends Off Seattle U in Pullman, 70-58

David Riley's Washington State Cougars got revenge on the Seattle University RedHawks on Wednesday. After falling to the RedHawks in Seattle on December 30, the Cougars hosted the second matchup of the year and emerged victorious by a final score of 70-58.

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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

By Sean Griffin 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.

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 / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 18

Washington State Lands Commitment From Coveted JUCO DB Elmo Wartson

Washington State has added over 20 incoming transfers in this offseason's Transfer Portal cycle, and their newest add is a coveted JUCO cornerback. The Cougars have continued to address their secondary, snagging several defensive backs since the portal opened.

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

Pro Cougs: How Washington State Alumni Performed in the NFL Wild Card Round

As the NFL playoffs move into the Divisional round, Wild Card weekend had some electrifying games across the board. The number of teams still left has begun to shrink, and with it the amount of Washington State alumni remaining in action, with a handful of former Cougs continuing to be key pieces in playoff matchups.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 12

Former SMU Edge DJ Warner Brings Heaps of Potential to Cougars Defense

Transfer portal madness is in full swing right now and Kirby Moore is wasting no time reshaping Washington State's 2026 roster as he begins his first year as the Cougs' head coach.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 11

What New Washington State Corner CJ Solis-Lumar Brings To The Cougs Defense

The Washington State Cougars have been busy attacking the transfer portal since its January 2nd opening, and one area that the new coaching staff has been making plenty of additions to the secondary.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 10

Washington State's Second-Half Rally Falls Short At Saint Mary's

The Washington State Cougars saw their winning streak snapped in Moraga, California on Saturday evening with an 88-82 loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels. Saint Mary's had three different players score at-least 20 points, with Australian sophomore Joshua Dent leading all scorers with 26 points, including six made threes.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 8

Washington State Lands Former FCS Standout QB Caden Pinnick

Washington State has already been active in the transfer portal with it having been opened for nearly a week now. The Cougars have several big roles to fill this offseason with the most notable being at the quarterback position with the departure of Zevi Eckhaus.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 7

Pro Cougs: Washington State Alumni Wrap Up Electric Regular Season in Week 18

The NFL regular season is finally wrapping up, and Washington State alumni were scattered around the NFL, making waves in the final week on both sides of the ball.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 3

Washington State Outlast LMU in Pullman With Big Half From Glass

In their third West Coast Conference tilt of the season, David Riley's Washington State Cougars squad pulled off a 78-76 victory over Loyola Marymount University on Friday night in Pullman.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 31

Washington State Goes Cold in Loss To Seattle U at Climate Pledge Arena

Though Washington State had found themselves on an upswing in the month of December, the Cougars will end the 2025 calendar year with a loss. David Riley's Cougars made the trip to Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, where they fell to the Seattle University Redhawks by a final score of 69-55.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 30

The Significance of Washington State's 2025 Potato Bowl Win

Last Monday, Washington State wrapped up its 2025 season with a 34-21 win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The victory not only secured

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 26

A Fitting Finale: Eckhaus Closes Wazzu Career with Bowl Victory

Zevi Eckhaus closed out his career at Wazzu with a Famous Idaho Potato Bowl championship victory. It’s safe to say Eckhaus left it all on the field in his final game as a Cougar, starting the game with fireworks that were both good and bad.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 23

Washington State dismantles Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Zevi Eckhaus passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns to help Washington State record a 34-21 victory over Utah State on Monday afternoon in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Boise, Idaho.

Washington State Cougars News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 8

Updated Head Coach Candidates for Washington State (12/8)

Washington State’s loss of head coach Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State, came as a surprise, but the Cougars quickly assembled a list of possible replacements.

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 / SuperWest Sports / November 18

Week 13 ACC, Pac-12: ‘The Big Game’ Takes Center Stage — Summing up the weekly football status of the Bears, Beavers, Cardinal and Cougars

Some rivalries and traditions imploded or diminished when the legacy Pac-12 broke up, but “The Big Game” remains as relevant as ever. Stanford and California may be on different paths in the ACC, but a win would make a huge difference for either program.

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

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