Oregon State
3 stories filed under Oregon State on Wazzu. The newest of them: “Cougs soccer bags a result against Oregon State in Pullman”, “Cougs take Oregon State to the edge but can't close it out”, and “Citowicki and Hawkins break down the Beavers loss in Pullman”. Todd selected a ball from the sideline, stepped to the spot, and buried it. Cougs took Oregon State to the wire in Corvallis, and for a minute there it looked like the magic might hold. The unofficial read for people who left Pullman and stayed Cougs. The list below is every Oregon State story on Wazzu, newest first.
Cougs soccer bags a result against Oregon State in Pullman
Todd selected a ball from the sideline, stepped to the spot, and buried it. That penalty kick in the 52nd minute was all Cougs soccer needed to bag a result against Oregon State back in Pullman. One-nil. Clean. No drama, just execution. That is the kind of afternoon that makes the trip up the hill worth it for everyone who packed the stands. Soccer is grinding through a tough conference slate, so taking three points at home against a Beavers side that does not give much away is a solid piece of work. The defense held firm, the midfield did the dirty stuff, and Todd made the moment count when it mattered. That is how you keep momentum rolling through October in the Palouse. If you like seeing Coug research solve real problems the way the team solved that OSU backline, go read "AI Scans the Wild in Days, Not Months, and Pullman Helped Build It." Same institution, different kind of precision. Both are worth your time. For now, enjoy the win. The ball went in, the crowd went up, and Cougs soccer is moving forward. Go Cougs.
Cougs take Oregon State to the edge but can't close it out
Cougs took Oregon State to the wire in Corvallis, and for a minute there it looked like the magic might hold. It didn't. WSU had chances, had the ball with a chance to tie or take the lead late, and just couldn't get the final stop or the final play. That one stings more than the blowouts because you know they were close enough to taste it. This team has fight. That's not a participation trophy line, it's the truth. They've been in every game this season, and they keep finding ways to make it interesting. But interesting doesn't win in the win column. The difference between "almost" and "did" is execution when it matters most, and right now the Cougs are still searching for that closing punch. If you want to see how the offense has been trending, Kirby Moore's breakdown after the Arizona loss is worth your time. He's honest, and he doesn't sugarcoat what needs to get fixed. The patterns from that game showed up again here. Pullman's not hanging its head. That's not how we do it. But this one leaves a bruise. Go Cougs.
Citowicki and Hawkins break down the Beavers loss in Pullman
The Beavers came to Pullman, and the Cougs sent them home with a loss. That's the headline from Citowicki and Hawkins' breakdown of the game, and it's worth a read if you want the real story behind the score. We know how these Pac-12 afternoons go in Martin Stadium, close, loud, and decided by the guys who want it more. Sounds like this one fit the bill. The defense did its job. The offense found enough. And Pullman showed up, because of course it did. That's the part that never changes, no matter who is on the sideline or what the record says. If you were there, you already know. If you weren't, Citowicki and Hawkins will get you caught up without the fluff. And while you're digging into Cougar sports, we also put out a piece on how Coug researchers are using AI to crack the snowpack riddle for Northwest farms. That one matters, too. Different field, same grit. Same willingness to solve hard problems in a place that doesn't get enough credit for it. Go read the breakdown. Go read the research. Then text your buddy and tell them what they missed. Go Cougs.