Aztecs
Wazzu keeps Aztecs in one place: 2 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Cougs and Aztecs trade goals, settle for a draw” and “Soccer lines up Thursday with San Diego State in an afternoon tilt”. A 3-3 draw against San Diego State feels like one of those games where you leave the field not sure whether to be relieved or frustrated. Thursday afternoon soccer in Pullman is a fine thing, provided the wind hasn't decided to play its own game. The unofficial read for people who left Pullman and stayed Cougs. The list below is every Aztecs story on Wazzu, newest first.
Cougs and Aztecs trade goals, settle for a draw
A 3-3 draw against San Diego State feels like one of those games where you leave the field not sure whether to be relieved or frustrated. The Cougs traded goals with the Aztecs all afternoon, and neither side blinked. That's soccer. You take the point and move on, but you also know there were chances to steal it. This is a team that keeps finding ways to stay in fights. They don't fold, even when the other side answers every push. That matters. It's not always pretty, but it's honest. If you missed our preview earlier this week, "Soccer lines up Thursday with San Diego State in an afternoon tilt", it's worth a look to see how this matchup was shaping up before the first whistle. Also worth noting: this Cougs-and-Aztecs draw lands in a week where former Cougs are making noise elsewhere. Our "Week 6 NFL check-in finds former Cougs making plays" tracks the guys still grinding in the league. And if you want to follow the ones who stayed on the pitch, "Six Cougs on MLS rosters and a few more knocking on the door" has the full roster rundown. For now, the Cougs held the line. They didn't lose. They didn't win. They settled for a draw, and sometimes that's the honest result. Go Cougs.
Soccer lines up Thursday with San Diego State in an afternoon tilt
Thursday afternoon soccer in Pullman is a fine thing, provided the wind hasn't decided to play its own game. The Cougs line up against San Diego State in what should be a solid test before the weekend crowds the calendar. SDSU isn't a name that stops you in the grocery line, but they're the kind of opponent that will punish you if you're still thinking about breakfast. Good. Let's see what this squad has midweek. If you're the type who follows the bus routes as closely as the scoreboard, we just published a piece on the team taking the bus north for a familiar rivalry trip. Worth a read before kickoff, especially if you've ever made that drive yourself and wondered why we keep going back. It's a busy week for Cougar athletics. Volleyball is bouncing between Boise and Fresno State in the same stretch, and the football team heads to Logan to test their grit against No. 17 Utah State. Thursday soccer fits right into that rhythm, no time to overthink, just line up and go. Be there if you can. If you can't, keep an eye on your phone. And maybe keep the other eye on the weather report. Go Cougs.