Washington State University

Sticks and stones don’t deter Smith

PULLMAN – For two hours, Washington State basketball fans booed Joshua Smith constantly.

Cougars feed Motum

PULLMAN – After high-scoring guard Faisal Aden suffered a season-ending knee injury last week, Washington State coach Ken Bone said the Cougars would rely on more production from a variety of players to make up for Aden’s loss.

A is for Allison – WSU recruit smart, speedy

PULLMAN – The Washington State Cougars released their 2012 football recruiting class in alphabetical order Wednesday, but that’s not the only reason Jeremiah Allison belonged at the top of the list.

WSU’s Leach brings in receivers, linemen

PULLMAN – The Washington State football program has drawn unprecedented amounts of offseason publicity since colorful Mike Leach took over as coach in December, but the initial impact of Leach’s arrival on recruiting appears marginal.

Lacy’s soft touch lifts WSU

PULLMAN – Washington State was the only Pacific-12 Conference school that recruited DaVonte Lacy with much fervor, and Lacy is still plenty steamed about it.

Oregon staves off USC, 65-62

Garrett Sim scored 20 points and Oregon made five 3-pointers in the second half to hold off USC 65-62 Thursday night in Eugene, Ore.

Cougars and Huskies gameday

Cougs turning corner under Daugherty

PULLMAN – For 15 long years, the Washington State women’s basketball team has failed to post a single winning record.

Motum on the rise

PULLMAN – Washington State basketball coach Ken Bone was trying his best to criticize Cougars post players Brock Motum and Charlie Enquist, and he was doing a darn poor job of it.

Levenseller goes, but not far

Longtime Washington State assistant coach Mike Levenseller has been hired by Idaho, FootballScoop.com reported Wednesday.