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Walla Walla Warriors are NWAACC Champs
The Walla Walla Community College Lady Warriors are NWAACC Champions with their 75 to 72 win over the Yakima Valley Yaks on Tuesday night.
Bulldogs Ninth Inning Rally Comes Up Short at Texas Tech
Gonzaga University was able to bring the go-ahead run to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning but a nice defensive play by Texas Tech University preserved a 9-7 Red Raider win Tuesday evening.
Central Men Qualify for Third Straight Regional Tourney
The Central Washington University men's basketball team has been selected as one of eight teams in the NCAA Division II West Region to participate in the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship, it was announced Sunday night by the NCAA national office.
Saint Mary's upsets Gonzaga in WCC title game
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Gonzaga University Men's Basketball team fell to the St. Mary's Gaels with a score of 81 - 62 at the WCC Tournament Monday night.
Gonzaga rolls over Pepperdine for WCC title
LAS VEGAS - Courtney Vandersloot scored 19 points, Heather Bowman added 14 and No. 18 Gonzaga rolled to its 17th straight victory, 76-48 over Pepperdine on Monday in the West Coast Conference tournament final. Kayla Standish had 10 points for the Zags (27-4), who thoroughly dominated the conference with a 14-0 regular-season run followed by tournament blowouts of Santa Clara and Pepperdine at the Orleans Arena.
Gonzaga men, women play for WCC Championship
Ladies first. After drubbing Santa Clara by 40 points in Sunday's semifinal game in Las Vegas, the Gonzaga Bulldogs' women's team is ready to on Monday against Pepperine. Tipoff is 12 Noon the the Orleans Arena in Sin City, and the game can be seen live on ESPNU.
College Basketball on SWX
SWX (Sports and Weather) will air a total of 11 college football games in 2009, featuring teams near and dear to the Inland Northwest.
Cougars hope third time is the charm
The Washington State Cougars hope the third time is the charm. After losing both games this season to Oregon, they hope Wednesday's first round Pac-10 tournament game against the Ducks turns in their favor. The Cougars last loss to the team from Eugene came last Saturday in Oregon (15-17, 7-11 Pac-10) - a 74-66 loss that marked the final game on the 83-year-old McCarthur Court.
Washington St. to face Arizona in first round
For the second straight year, the Washington State women's basketball team will meet Arizona in the opening round of the Pac-10 tournament. The winner? Well, they'll face the daunting task of playing one of the best teams in the country: Stanford. The Cougars (8-21, 3-15 Pac-10) are hoping things turn out differently than they did a year ago against the Wildcats.
Pair of Cougars going to Track & Field championships
A pair of Cougars are literally leaping at the opportunity to compete for a national title at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Holly Parent and Trent Arrivey will represent WSU at the championships being held at Fayetteville, Arkansas March 12-13.
Three Cougars earn Pac-10 honors
PULLMAN, Wash. – For the second-consecutive season, three Washington State University men's basketball players earned Pacific-10 Conference honors as sophomores Klay Thompson and DeAngelo Casto and freshman guard Reggie Moore picked up accolades, commissioner Larry Scott announced Monday.
Noyes Claims Block Record in Cougar Loss
PULLMAN, Wash. – April Cook and Katie Madison each tied for the game high with 13 points, but the Washington State women's basketball team let a halftime lead slip away in a 50-45 loss to Oregon State in the team's regular-season finale Sunday at Friel Court. Madison also pulled down a team-high 11 rebounds, recording her second double-double of the season.
WSU Baseball Suffers First Loss of the Season
PULLMAN, Wash. – Rick Anton pitched seven-solid innings and Utah defeated Washington State 5-1 in nonconference baseball, Sunday at Bailey-Brayton Field.
Cougar men lose to Oregon, finish last in Pac-10
EUGENE, Ore. - Lekendric Longmire had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Oregon defeated Washington State 74-66 in the regular season finale amid a report that beleaguered Oregon coach Ernie Kent has already been fired.
Cougar baseball off to 9-0 start with win over Utah
PULLMAN, Wash. – Garry Kuykendall collected three hits and drove in three runs to lead Washington State past Utah 10-4 in nonconference baseball at Bailey-Brayton Field, Saturday.
EWU's Luckenbach to throw at NCAA championships
Senior Nicole Luckenbach of the Eastern Washington University track and field team has been selected as an at-large competitor in the weight throw and will compete Friday (March 12) at the NCAA Division I Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., at the Randal Tyson Track Center. Luckenbach, who is ranked 16th in NCAA Division I, will compete at noon in the field of 17.
ISU's win over Sac. St. gives Eagles outright league title
CHENEY, Wash. - Idaho State's win over Sacramento State on Friday night gives the Eastern women's basketball team the outright Big Sky Championship.
Stuckey returns to team after heart evaluation
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation. Stuckey collapsed on the bench during Friday's game at Cleveland and was taken away on a stretcher. He missed Sunday's game against Houston and will be out again Wednesday against Utah.
Big day for Piper: Player of the Week AND an MVP
First came the news that Eastern Washington's Julie Piper was the Big Sky Conference's Player of the Week. And then came something much bigger. The 2007 graduate of Roseburg High School in Oregon found out Monday afternoon she'd been named the conference's Most Valuable Player for the 2009-1010 season.
Eagles earn first round bye in Big Sky tournament
With the potential of a championship game matchup between Eastern Washington University and perennial league power Montana, pairings are set for the Big Sky Conference Women's Basketball Tournament which will take place this Thursday through Saturday (March 11-13) at Reese Court in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern tunes up for Big Sky Tourney with 78-68 victory over Portland State
CHENEY, Wash. - Although it was senior day, junior Julie Piper scored 20 points and had 13 rebounds as the Eastern Washington University women's basketball team ended its regular season with a 78-68 victory over the Portland State Vikings Saturday (March 6) at Reese Court in Cheney, Wash.
Stuckey out of hospital after collapse
DETROIT, Mich. - Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey was "doing well" and was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon following his collapse on the bench Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Dean named Freshman of the Year in BSC
The Eastern Washington Eagles might not have made the postseason this year, but one of their players received big honors from the Big Sky Conference. Glen Dean was named the conference's Freshman of the Year.
Eastern fills football schedule
The 2010 schedule for the Eastern Washington University football team is nearly complete, as a season-opening road game at Nevada will fill the 11th and final game on its schedule, EWU athletic director Bill Chaves has announced. The schedule includes six home games, but whether five or six of them take place at Woodward Field in Cheney, Wash., has yet to be determined.
Earlywine gets contract extension at Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington University head men's basketball coach Kirk Earlywine has received a contract extension and will return for his fourth season at the helm of the Eagles, EWU athletic director Bill Chaves has announced. Earlywine, 45, is 32-58 in his first three seasons, including a 17-31 record in the Big Sky Conference.
Idaho golfer leads UNLV tournament
BOULDER, Nev. – University of Idaho sophomore Kayla Mortellaro held onto her lead after the second round of the UNLV Spring Rebel Invitational. Mortellaro, like the rest of the field, battled wind and hail and saw an elevation in scores – although her one-over 73 gives her a two-day 138 and a one-stroke lead over UNLV Therese Koelbaek.
Vandals in Reno: Idaho to face New Mexico St. in tournament
After finishing the regular season with a road win against conference-rival Nevada, the Idaho Vandals can now turn their attention to more important matters: most notably the New Mexico State Aggies. The Idaho women's team is set to play NMSU Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the opening round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament.
Idaho’s Kloke garners all-WAC honors
DENVER, Colo. – The Western Athletic Conference announced its women's postseason award winners on Sunday, and Idaho's Rachele Kloke earned her first career all-WAC accolades.
WAC honors Idaho men's basketball pair
DENVER, Colo. - The Western Athletic Conference announced its 2009-10 men's basketball postseason honorees on Sunday and Idaho's Mac Hopson and Marvin Jefferson were among those selected.
Johnson's 28 boosts Vandals past Hawaii
MOSCOW, Idaho - Steffan Johnson scored a career high 28 points, including hitting a career high eight 3-pointers as Idaho beat Hawaii 78-69 on Saturday.
Vandals' star guard, Watson suspended indefinitely
Mere hours after Kashif Watson led the Idaho Vandals to a win over San Jose State and a spot in the conference tournament, coach Don Verlin suspended the senior guard from the team. The university announced the decision to the media shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, saying only that Watson was involved in "conduct detrimental to the program".
Kashif Watson lead Idaho men to win over San Jose St.
MOSCOW, Idaho - Kashif Watson and Mac Hopson scored 17 points apiece to lead Idaho to an 86-76 victory against San Jose State on Thursday night. The Vandals (14-15, 5-10 WAC) clinched a spot in the WAC tournament next week. Idaho had a 22-point lead with 13:28 remaining when San Jose State's Adrian Oliver woke up. He hit four 3-pointers to spark a comeback that left the Spartans (14-15, 6-9) trailing 78-69 with 1:53 to play.
Idaho's Otero saves best for last
MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho senior Charlotte Otero saved her best for last in Wednesday night's Senior Night game against Louisiana Tech, but the Lady Techsters spoiled the evening after an early second-half swoon by the Vandals. Otero scored a career-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting, with six assists, four rebounds and two steals to lead Idaho in her final home game as a Vandal.
Idaho's Kloke earns WAC weekly honor
DENVER – The Western Athletic Conference chose Idaho's Rachele Kloke as Verizon Wireless Women's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday after her outstanding performances in the week of Feb. 22-28. The honor is the first of her career. Kloke, a junior from Stanwood, Wash. (Stanwood HS), averaged 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals during the week
Boise St suspends safety for breaking team rules
Associated Press - March 8, 2010 7:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Boise State senior safety Jason Robinson has been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.
Petersen makes competition key in spring drills
Associated Press - March 8, 2010 2:24 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Boise State coach Chris Petersen has a message for a team well stocked with returning starters: No job is safe.
Johnson leads Idaho past Hawaii 78-69
Associated Press - March 6, 2010 10:54 PM ET MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - Steffan Johnson scored a career high 28 points, including hitting a career high eight 3-pointers as Idaho beat Hawaii 78-69 on...
Boise State cruises past San Jose State 85-56
Associated Press - March 6, 2010 8:54 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Paul Noonan scored 15 points to lead Boise State to an 85-56 win over San Jose State on Saturday.
Twitter comments lead to Idaho player's suspension
Associated Press - March 6, 2010 1:54 PM ET MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - Twitter comments critical of the Idaho basketball coach have led to the indefinite suspension of the team's second-leading...
Idaho's 2nd-leading scorer suspended
Associated Press - March 5, 2010 5:34 PM ET MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - Idaho basketball player Kashif Watson has been suspended, and the team's second-leading scorer will miss at least Saturday's...
Idaho holds off San Jose State for 86-76 victory
Associated Press - March 5, 2010 1:24 AM ET MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - Kashif Watson and Mac Hopson scored 17 points apiece to lead Idaho to an 86-76 victory against San Jose State on Thursday...
Arnold leads Boise State past Hawaii 82-63
Associated Press - March 4, 2010 11:24 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Robert Arnold scored 19 points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds to lead Boise State to an 82-63 victory over Hawaii on...
Eastern Washington defeats Idaho State, 79-71
Associated Press - February 28, 2010 12:24 AM ET CHENEY, Wash. (AP) - Gary Gibson and Mark Dunn scored 14 points apiece and Eastern Washington beat Idaho State 79-71 in the season finale for...
New Mexico State slips by Boise State 95-92
Associated Press - February 27, 2010 11:44 PM ET LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Jonathan Gibson scored 24 points to lead New Mexico State to a 95-92 victory over Boise State on Saturday night.
Whitworth to play Eastern Mennonite in Sweet 16
The Whitworth Pirates secured a spot in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA DIII tournament after a big win Saturday night in the fieldhouse in North Spokane. The No. 4 Bucs learned on Sunday they'll be playing No. 10 Eastern Mennonite at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Whitworth Takes Rubber Game at Menlo
ATHERTON, Calif. - Kyle Krustangel homered twice and Nathan Johnson threw a complete game to lead visiting Whitworth to an 8-4 win at Menlo in the rubber game of a non-conference baseball series on Sunday afternoon.
Montgomery powers Whitworth past Chapman
SPOKANE, Wash. - Nate Montgomery powered his way to 23 points and 14 rebounds to led Whitworth University to a 77-56 win over visiting Chapman University in the second round of the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament on Saturday night in the Whitworth Fieldhouse.
Whitworth men's tennis loses third close call to NWC contender
SPOKANE, Wash. - For the third time this season the Whitworth University men's tennis team dropped a 5-4 heartbreaker to a Northwest Conference title contender.
No. 4 Whitworth given bye in first round of DIII tournament
The No. 4 Whitworth Pirates will make their fifth postsason appearance and will be given one of just three first round byes in the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament this week. The Pirates will host a second round game on Saturday night against the winner of Thursday's first round game between Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Chapman.
Whitworth swept on first day at College of Idaho
CALDWELL, Idaho - Whitworth University lost a heartbreaker in the nightcap of its non-conference baseball doubleheader at the College of Idaho on Saturday afternoon when pinch-hitter Jared Arehart singled home the winning run with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the hosts to a come-from-behind 3-2 win. The Coyotes rolled to an 11-2 victory in the opener.
Whitworth beats George Fox to win NWC tournament
SPOKANE, Wash. - Clay Gebbers' 17 points off of the bench sparked Whitworth University to a 97-75 victory over visiting George Fox University in the Northwest Conference men's basketball tournament championship game on Saturday night, giving the Pirates an automatic bid to next week's NCAA Division III tournament.
Whitworth women fall at UPS in NWC semifinal
Visiting Whitworth University fell behind by double digits less than eight minutes in the game and the Pirates could not overcome the early deficit in a 68-55 loss at the University of Puget Sound in a Northwest Conference women's basketball semifinal on Thursday night at Memorial Fieldhouse.
Whitworth men run past L&C in NWC semifinal
Something about the color orange must affect Bo Gregg. The Pirate senior scored 21 points to lead Whitworth to an 89-65 win over visiting Lewis & Clark College in a Northwest Conference men's basketball semifinal game on Thursday night in the Whitworth Fieldhouse.
College football on SWX
SWX (Sports and Weather) will air a total of 11 college football games in 2009, featuring teams near and dear to the Inland Northwest.
High school football on SWX
SWX (Sports and Weather) will air a total of 11 regular season high school football games in 2009 from the Greater Spokane and Inland Empire Leagues of Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
Rafael Nadal to prep for Wimbledon at Queen's
Rafael Nadal will return to Queen's this year after he was unable to defend his title at the grass-court tournament in 2009.
Polish skier tests positive for EPO at Olympics
Polish cross-country skier Kornelia Marek tested positive for EPO at the Vancouver Olympics in the first serious doping case of the games.
A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds
Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.
Attorney: Pa. officers with Roethlisberger at club
Two off-duty Pennsylvania law enforcement officers were with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at the Georgia nightclub where a woman accused him of sexual assault, and the two men didn't see anything...
Hoelzl wins giant slalom WCup title; Vonn crashes
Olympic silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia won the final giant slalom race of the season Thursday and Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany clinched the World Cup title in the event by finishing second.
IAAF: Negotiations ongoing in Caster case
The gender case of South African Caster Semenya remains unresolved after seven months, leaving her future in track uncertain.
Baker leads Iditarod at halfway point
Satellite tracking shows three mushers have left Cripple, the halfway point in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Guay of Canada wins super-G World Cup title
Erik Guay of Canada produced a daring run to win the final race of the season Thursday and claim a World Cup title in the super-G.
Davies takes 1st-round lead at Australian Open
Defending champion Laura Davies shot a 5-under 68 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Women's Australian Open.
Marion Jones signs with WNBA's Tulsa Shock
Marion Jones hasn't lost much of her swagger.
Seavey wins $3,000 in gold at Iditarod half
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 10:55 AM ET ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Dallas Seavey of Willow won $3,000 in placer gold nuggets by arriving first early Thursday at Cripple, the halfway point...
Seavey win $3,000 in gold at Iditarod half
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 9:05 AM ET ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Dallas Seavey of Willow won $3,000 in placer gold nuggets by arriving first early Thursday at Cripple, the halfway point in...
Wilson duo helps Cleveland take down White River
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 2:25 AM ET TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Cheyenne Wilson scored 22 points and Whitney Wilson added 14 points and a game-high 18 rebounds to lead Cleveland to a 68-57...
O'Dea knocks off Mount Rainier 77-61
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 2:15 AM ET TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Devante Williams scored 20 points to lead four players in double-figures, and O'Dea beat Mount Rainier 77-61 Wednesday in a...
Mark Morris holds off pesky Steilacoom 53-50
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 1:55 AM ET YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Sean Atkins scored 14 points and Mark Morris sank four free throws in the final 2 minutes to hold off Steilacoom 53-50 on...
Oregon beats Washington State 82-80 in OT
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 1:45 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tajuan Porter scored 32 points, including eight in overtime, and Oregon rallied for an 82-80 victory over Washington State on...
E'burg ends Archbishop Murphy's 21-game win streak
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 1:45 AM ET YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Deaira Gordon poured in 27 points, and Ellensburg stunned No. 4 Archbishop Murphy 58-40 on Wednesday in the Class 2A girls...
Shadle Park shoots its way past Renton 72-62
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 12:55 AM ET TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Brett Boese and Robbie Douglas scored 16 points each to lead hot-shooting Shadle Park to a 72-62 first-round win over Renton...
Shorecrest gets first win beating Lakes 52-42
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 12:35 AM ET TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Rachel Schrote scored 16 points on a perfect shooting night, Shannon Schachle chipped in 12, and Shorecrest won its first-ever...
Unbeaten West Valley knocks off Black Hills
Associated Press - March 11, 2010 12:15 AM ET YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Shanique Nilles scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead second-ranked West Valley of Spokane to a 48-34 first-round...
Cougar Soccer Signs 8 to NLI's
PULLMAN, Wash. – Eight student-athletes have each signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Washington State University beginning next fall, Cougar Head Coach Matt Potter announced, Wednesday.
Ducks have last quack against Cougs
Tajuan Porter scored 32 points, including eight in overtime, and Oregon rallied for an 82-80 victory over Washington State on Wednesday night in the Pac-10 Conference tournament opener. The victory ensured Ernie Kent at least another game to coach the Ducks.
Vandal women advance to first WAC semifinal
RENO, Nev. – Shaena Kuehu and Yinka Olorunnife paced the Idaho women on Wednesday, as the Vandal women advance to the Western Athletic Conference semifinal round with a 75-63 win over New Mexico State at the Lawlor Events Center.
Eight Whitworth Cross Country Teams Acknowledged by USTFCCCA
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Whitworth University's cross country teams not only excelled on the race course, the Pirates excelled in the classroom and both teams and eight individual athletes have been recognized for that academic success by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
2A: West Valley holds off Hockinson
Brady Bagby's basket with 53 seconds left snapped a tie and helped lift West Valley of Spokane to a 53-49 first-round victory over Hockinson on Wednesday in the Class 2A boys state tournament.
3A: North Central falls to Union
Senior guard Chris Morgan scored 21 points and Union overcame a slow start to beat Spokane's North Central 63-54 Wednesday in a first-round game at the Class 3A boys basketball tournament.
Lee pitches Mariners to 6-3 victory
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Cliff Lee accomplished his primary objective in his spring debut for Seattle, throwing 36 of 46 pitches for strikes over three innings in the Mariners' 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The delayed debut of Seattle's prized offseason acquisition came after surgery last month to remove a bone spur in his left foot.
Gonzaga's bats go wild in 13-9 win over Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Tex. – Royce Bolinger, Mark Castellitto, Drew Heid and Andy Hunter each homered twice to lead Gonzaga University to a 13-9 victory over Texas Tech University on windy Wednesday afternoon. Playing in winds of up to 35 mph, the Bulldogs (5-5) registered 16 hits including eight homers and scored runs in all but two innings.
GSL schools well-situated on 3A brackets
If you had to judge Shadle's or North Central's chances in the State 3A tournament based on how the pairings turned out on Sunday, as a GSL fan you'd be pretty pleased. In the boys bracket, neither team has to face a top-ranked team right out of the gates. The WIAA released the bracket over the weekend, matching Shadle against Renton and North Central against Union in the first round.
Fever's Thompson: Trying to Get Back to The Top
The Tri-Cities Fever had a quite a battle Monday night at Fairbanks, losing 69 to 67 in 4 overtimes.
And just like the Fever, we've all had our tough breaks.
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