One down for WSU
COUGARS It's late, so we're just going to post the long version of our story that will appear in tomorrow's S-R. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009
Quick review
Flipping between courts, it's hard to see enough of every game at the State 3A basketball tournaments but I'll throw some observations at you from the Tacoma Dome if you'll click on the link below.
WSU moves on with 62-40 win over Oregon
COUGARS The same formula, the same result. Washington State controlled the Oregon Ducks from the opening tip and moved on in the Pac-10 Tournament. The one difference tonight: A much heavier dose of Aron Baynes inside. The 6-foot-10 Aussie attacked the basket with enthusiasm, dunking…
Shadle girls coast
Sorry it took so long to get this story to you. The girls court was running 70 minutes late by the time Shadle Park tipped off. Fortunately at halftime the game was decided but before the end I had to move to the boys court…
Rogers comes up short
The magic run ended for the Rogers boys basketball team. Click below for my unedited game story, which will be combined with the Shadle Park boys story in Thursday's paper.
WSU has 34-22 lead at half
COUGARS Once again Washington State came roaring out of the locker room against Oregon. But this time the Ducks didn't quit. If anything, they came out playing harder when they fell behind 22-9. A 7-0 run keyed by Tajuan Porter cut the lead, but the…
WSU ready for Oregon; Stanford wins
COUGARS This post will serve two purposes. We'll give you our thoughts on the Oregon game and we'll summarize the night's first game, won by Stanford 62-54 with a strong second half. Read on.
State 3A: No upset in Tacoma
They call it the "Egg McMuffin" game, the 9 a.m. state opener where people barely have the sleep rubbed from their eyes. Franklin, the No. 1 ranked team in state (in any classification most likely) is wide awake. Dave Trimmer called from Tacoma to say…
WSU helps kick off Pac-10 tourney
COUGARS Sitting near an electrical plug, trying to finish off a bagel in SeaTac, waiting for the connection to LA. But we have a little time to update the links available this morning on the opening of the Pac-10 Tournament. Read on.
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