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play at Wazzu is a file of 6 stories. The newest of them: “Cougs wrap Pac-12 tennis qualifier with grit and no regrets”, “No drama, no letup: Cougs handle business in exhibition win”, and “Volleyball hits the road for Boise then hosts Fresno State in the same week”. The Cougs walked off the court in the Pac-12 tennis qualifier with nothing left in the tank. The Cougs walked into Beasley Coliseum on Saturday, handled the exhibition opponent, and walked out with a win. The unofficial read for people who left Pullman and stayed Cougs. The list below is every play story on Wazzu, newest first.
Cougs wrap Pac-12 tennis qualifier with grit and no regrets
The Cougs walked off the court in the Pac-12 tennis qualifier with nothing left in the tank. That's the kind of finish you respect, whether you're in the stands or watching the score tick over from a bar in Seattle. They didn't get the result they wanted, but nobody hung their head. Grit isn't pretty. It's showing up for the next point when your legs are gone. That's what this team did. There's a certain honesty to a team that plays through the whistle and doesn't make excuses. The qualifier is a grind. It's early, it's tense, and every point matters. Our Cougs handled it like they've been here before, because they have. They lost some battles, but they didn't lose themselves. No drama. No letup. It reminded me of that exhibition win we covered, "No drama, no letup: Cougs handle business in exhibition win", where the approach was the same. Just play the next point. You don't need a trophy to be proud of the effort. This team showed up, competed, and walked away knowing they gave it everything. That's a Coug way to do it. Go Cougs.
No drama, no letup: Cougs handle business in exhibition win
The Cougs walked into Beasley Coliseum on Saturday, handled the exhibition opponent, and walked out with a win. No drama, no letup. That's the kind of night you want to see from this squad. It wasn't a game that will end up on a highlight reel, but it didn't need to be. The effort was there. The focus was there. Against a team that came to play, Washington State did exactly what it was supposed to do: take care of business and keep building. We've been watching this team figure itself out all season. The defense has had its moments. The offense has had its questions. Nights like this one don't answer everything, but they do show a team that's putting in the work. That matters. If you missed the trip to Fort Collins, go back and read "Wazzu's effort was there in Fort Collins, even if the win wasn't." It puts this performance in the right context. The Cougs didn't get the result they wanted that night, but they didn't fold. They came home, got back in the gym, and showed up ready. That's the stuff you want to see. That's how you build a team that can handle a Pac-12 road trip north or a showdown with a tough opponent. One game at a time. No shortcuts. Go Cougs.
Volleyball hits the road for Boise then hosts Fresno State in the same week
Volleyball is about to log some serious highway miles. The Cougs hit the road for Boise this week, then turn around and host Fresno State in the same stretch. That is a quick reset, a different opponent, and no time to overthink. This team has already shown it can handle a packed schedule. If you missed the win over Texas State, go back and read "Volleyball knocks down Texas State, moves to 3-1 on the season." That game proved this group can close. Now they have to prove it again on a short week. Boise State is never an easy place to play. They have their own gym, their own crowd, and they know how to defend home court. The Cougs will need to serve tough and stay clean in transition. No one in Pullman expects a free win. Then comes Fresno State back in Bohler. That is the kind of weekend that separates a good start from a real run. Two matches, two styles, one chance to stack wins before conference play tightens up. Go Cougs.
We hit the road to start Pac-12 volleyball season
Pac-12 volleyball is back, and the schedule is out. That means the nets are going up in Bohler, the bleachers are about to creak under a full house, and the Cougs are finally going to hit the floor for real. We hit the road to start the season, which is exactly how it should feel. Pullman isn't a place you just roll out of. It's a place you leave from, with a purpose. This team has that purpose written all over it. If you read our breakdown of the 2026-27 women's hoops schedule, you already know the conference is getting serious about planning. Volleyball is no different. The slate is set, the travel is real, and the competition is going to be fierce. Two quick strikes before the break were all Pullman needed last season to remind everyone what this program can do. That energy doesn't disappear. It carries. The Palouse is quiet until the first serve. After that, it's all business. We're not going to pretend every match is a walk. It isn't. But this is a team that knows how to grind. Go Cougs.
Cougs Start Pac-12 Right: Clean Sweep Over Fresno State
Fresno State came to Pullman, and the Cougs sent them home with a clean sweep. That is how you start a new Pac-12 era. No drama, no letdowns, just a weekend where Washington State took care of business from the first pitch to the final out. It was the kind of performance that makes you think this team might be something different this year. Baseball is a grind, and opening conference play on the right foot matters more than most fans want to admit. The Cougs didn't just win. They controlled the series. That is the difference between a team that hopes to hang around and one that plans to make noise. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered. Our piece on how Fresno State couldn't slow the Cougs in a clean road win gives you the nuts and bolts of the weekend. It is worth the read if you want the details without the fluff. Now we know who is on the schedule for the rest of Pac-12 play. The path is clear. The question is whether the Cougs can keep this momentum rolling. Early signs say yes. But baseball has a way of humbling you fast. For now, enjoy the sweep. It is a good feeling. Go Cougs.
Coug women's golf packs the clubs and heads for Tacoma
The Coug women's golf team is trading the Palouse for Puget Sound air, packing up the clubs and heading to Tacoma for their next tournament. You don't haul gear across the state unless you think you've got something to prove, and this group has been quietly putting together a season that deserves attention. Pullman doesn't produce many fair-weather athletes, and these golfers are no exception, they grind through wind, mud, and early frost without complaint. Now they get a chance to show what that grit looks like on a course that isn't fighting them back. It is good to see the program getting some run. Golf doesn't always grab the headlines around here, but the work these players put in is as Coug as anything on the turf. Tacoma is a decent trip, not a bus ride to Moscow, and it gives the team a chance to reset after some tough competition. For those of you who can't get enough of the Xs and Os, we've got you covered elsewhere on the site. If you want to hear about the other side of the ball, our piece on "Kirby Moore breaks down Fresno State tape on this week's Cougar Football Hour" is worth your time. Two different sports, same Coug standard. Go Cougs.