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Assistant Sports Editor
Adam Thaler
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athaler@theolympian.com
Sports Reporter
Meg Wochnick
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mwochnick@theolympian.com
Washington State University Athletic Director Bill Moos had a choice last weekend.
SPOKANE – Washington State’s $11 million investment in Mike Leach paid dividends on the field, at the turnstiles and inside Marquess Wilson’s head Saturday afternoon at Albi Stadium.
PITTSBURGH – At full strength, Washington State coach Ken Bone liked his chances against Pittsburgh in the College Basketball Invitational finals.
PITTSBURGH – Washington State’s sharp shooting didn’t make the long trip across country to the Petersen Events Center with the Cougars, and now they’ll spend a few more days in Pittsburgh than they had hoped.
PULLMAN – Washington State might not be ready to challenge for the Pacific-12 Conference football championship this year, but WSU wide receivers might contend for the Pac-12 cross country title.
Snow fell steadily in Pullman on Wednesday, and snow and/or chilly rain is expected today, just in time for Washington State’s first spring football practice.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – When Washington State’s Abe Lodwick expressed hope prior to the season that he might be able to extend his basketball career in a pro league overseas, more than a few snickers could be heard around the Pacific-12 Conference.
Brock Motum’s game-high 25 points and seven rebounds led Washington State to a 61-41 win over Wyoming in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Invitational in Pullman.
LOS ANGELES – Washington State’s successful run at the Pacific-12 Conference women’s basketball tournament came to a crash landing Friday, but the Cougars gained newfound respect.