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Wazzu keeps swimming in one place: 4 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Cougs Open the Pool Season by Cleaning Up in Seattle”, “Swimmers take care of business against Seattle U, Whitaker leads the way”, and “Cougs open the home pool slate against Seattle U in Thursday dual”. The pool deck at Husky Haven is a little cleaner today, and that's not a bad way to start the season. The Cougars didn't mess around. The unofficial read for people who left Pullman and stayed Cougs. The list below is every swimming story on Wazzu, newest first.
Cougs Open the Pool Season by Cleaning Up in Seattle
The pool deck at Husky Haven is a little cleaner today, and that's not a bad way to start the season. The Cougs went over to Seattle and didn't just show up; they cleaned up. It's early, sure, but there's something satisfying about seeing the maroon on top of the scoreboard in that building. You don't need to overthink a win like that. You take it, you pack the bus, and you head back across the pass with a little extra bounce in your step. There's a rhythm to these early meets. The strokes aren't perfect yet, the relays still have a few rough handoffs, but the effort is there. That's what you want to see in the first outing. You can coach speed later. You can't coach wanting it, and this group looked like they wanted it from the first heat. If you're already missing the water and want more of that Cougar fix, check out "Cougs Pack the Bags for Three in Seattle" for a look at how the travel squad is shaping up. It's a good companion piece to what we saw this weekend. For now, the take is simple: the season is open, the pool is fast, and the Cougs are already making themselves at home in someone else's lane. That's a good look on them. Go Cougs.
Swimmers take care of business against Seattle U, Whitaker leads the way
The Cougars didn't mess around. Seattle U came to Pullman and left with a loss, plain and simple. Whitaker set the tone, and the rest of the squad followed. That's how you handle business in October: no drama, no letdown, just a clean win against a regional opponent. There's something satisfying about a meet like this. It's not the headline-grabbing showdown of the season, but it's the kind of work that builds a team. You don't win the big ones in February if you're sleepwalking through the ones in October. The swimmers clearly got the memo. Whitaker leading the way is a good sign. When you've got someone willing to step up and carry the load, it takes pressure off everyone else. They can settle in, do their jobs, and let the results pile up. That's how a squad starts believing in itself. And if you want more on the momentum this program is carrying, check out "Emerson Matthews on the win, the grind, and proving it in Texas." Different sport, same attitude. These Cougs aren't just showing up; they're showing out. For now, the pool is taken care of. The scoreboard says what it says. Next one up, and the Cougs keep moving. Go Cougs.
Cougs open the home pool slate against Seattle U in Thursday dual
Thursday night at Gibb Pool, the Cougs get back in the water for their home opener against Seattle U. It's a dual meet, which means the scoring is simple: win your race, stack points, and don't give the Redhawks any freebies. We like that format. No relays drama, no diving theatrics. Just swimming, and a chance to defend the home pool. This isn't the first time these two have met this season. The Cougs already cleaned up in Seattle back in October, and Whitaker led the way in that one. If you missed it, we've got the recap from that meet, "Cougs Open the Pool Season by Cleaning Up in Seattle", so you can see how the squad looked before they hit the road again. Thursday is about keeping that momentum going, but it's also about setting a tone at home. Pullman crowds show up for football and hoops, but a packed Gibb Pool on a Thursday night? That's a different kind of energy, and it matters. Seattle U isn't going to roll over. They've had a few weeks to adjust, and dual meets can get tight when the lineup gets shuffled. But the Cougs have the depth and the early-season confidence. We're not calling this a blowout, just a statement. Win the close ones, take the early leads, and let the scoreboard do the talking. Go Cougs.
Cougs Rack Up Four More Wins at the Duck Invitational
Four more wins. That's a good weekend, no matter how you slice it, and the Cougs came back from the Duck Invitational with a full wallet. You don't always get that in early-season golf, where the weather and the course can turn on you faster than a Pullman wind gust. But Wazzu went out there, put together a steady stretch, and handled business. It's the kind of result that builds a little momentum before the big stuff. You win four in a tournament and you start believing the next one is there for the taking. We like the sound of that. We also like the way this team has been trending, and it's worth remembering the Cougs were already smiling in the desert earlier this month. If you missed that one, go check out "Three Cougs went low in Arizona and left the desert smiling." It pairs nicely with this. Golf is a lonely sport, but the scoreboard is a team thing. Four wins means somebody stepped up every round, and that's the kind of depth that travels well. Spring is still young, but this is exactly the start you want. Keep it rolling, Cougs. Go Cougs.