Vandals have inside track to first-round bye
Idaho's win over Eastern Washington gave it an edge in the tie-breaking procedure over, making it likely the Vandals get a first-round bye in the conference tournament with a win over Idaho State.
MONDAY, FEB. 29, 2016
And the winner is ... those of us who went to bed before midnight
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Let see. The Oscars were on last night. And no sports. So what to watch? Read on.
Morning links: WSU losing streak hits 15
Washington State has now lost 20 games in a season for the second time in the last 12 years.
SUNDAY, FEB. 28, 2016
Derrien King and Ike Iroegbu after Oregon State
Derrien King and Ike Iroegbu talk to the media after the Oregon State game.
Ernie Kent after Oregon State
Here's what Ernie Kent said after Washington State's 69-49 loss at Oregon State.
Day after BYU
No reports of Mark Few doing handstands in the locker room, his post-game celebration following last year’s NCAA win over Iowa, but the 17-year Gonzaga coach seemed genuinely ecstatic and exhausted after his team hung on for a 71-68 victory over BYU on Saturday night....
Some wins just have more impact and meaning than others
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Sometimes a win just that, a win. Sometimes it is something more. A lot more. Such was the case last night in Provo for the Gonzaga men. Read on.
SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 2016
GU holds off BYU, earns at least share of title
Gonzaga didn't exactly sprint over the finish line but it got there first, holding off BYU 71-68 in front of a loud, packed house of nearly 19,000 Saturday inside the Marriott Center. GU (23-7, 15-3) earned at least a share of the WCC title --…
GU men's basketball: Bulldogs at Cougars
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (22-7, 14-3) visit the BYU Cougars (22-8, 13-4) at 5 p.m. tonight.
UI men's basketball: Vandals vs. Eagles
The Idaho Vandals (17-11, 9-6) host the Eastern Washington Eagles (16-11, 10-5) at 1 p.m. today.
Zags, Cougars close regular season
Gonzaga takes on BYU tonight in the Marriott Center with a lot on the line for both teams. The Zags can finish first or second in the WCC standings and anywhere from first to third in seeding for the WCC tournament. BYU can finish first,…
If it continues to rain, we have some things you can do
A GRIP ON SPORTS • For much of this week, the weather was fairly perfect for late February. Warm (for this time of year) and the sun shining. So we wake up on Saturday morning and what do we have? Rain. Which is great excuse just to stay in and watch sports on TV. And, that my friends, is how you make orange juice out of expired oranges. Read on.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 2016
Joe Dahl's Friday combine performance
Former Washington State left tackle Joe Dahl is in Indianapolis participating in the NFL Scouting Combine.
Day after San Diego
You know the drill. Several items to look back on from Gonzaga's 82-60 win over the Toreros and a lot to look forward to with Saturday's showdown against BYU. Check back later today for my GU-BYU preview. Here's my GU-USD game story. More below in…
When an opportunity is lost, it's rare another presents itself
A GRIP ON SPORTS • For 17 consecutive years, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have participated in the NCAA basketball tournament. There may only be one opportunity for them to make it 18, no matter what happens Saturday. Read on.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 2016
Zags rout USD 82-60
Back with my unedited game story from Gonzaga's 82-60 win over San Diego. The Zags stayed tied with Saint Mary's at the top of the WCC. The conference title will be determined on the last day of the regular season when GU visits BYU and…
GU men's basketball: Bulldogs at Toreros
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (21-7, 13-3) visit the San Diego Toreros (8-19, 3-13) at 7 p.m. tonight.
It always seems to be one or the other in Pullman, never both
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Fourteen consecutive defeats isn’t the type of statistic one brags about. But it’s the one Washington State’s basketball team is burdened with. Read on.
GU women shooting for better aim
Good shots are harder to find this year for the Bulldogs
Eagles look for defensive intensity at Idaho
Eastern hopes to make a statement in Moscow
Morning links: Cougars fall at first-place Oregon
By the time Wednesday's game was over, Oregon was alone atop the Pac-12 and Washington State's streak ballooned to 14 consecutive losses.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24, 2016
Video: Charles Callison and Que Johnson after Oregon
Charles Callison and Que Johnson after Oregon.
Video: Ernie Kent after Oregon
Video and transcript of WSU coach Ernie Kent.
WSU men's basketball: Cougars at Ducks
The Washington State Cougars (9-18, 1-14) visit the No. 13 Oregon Ducks (21-6, 10-4) at 7 p.m tonight.
The Cougars were living a fantasy concerning Lynch
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Steve Winwood was just a teenager when he belted out the words to “Dear Mr. Fantasy” oh so many years ago. But even though Winwood is old enough to collect Social Security these days, some of the words still ring true. Read on.
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