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10 stories filed under win on Wazzu. The newest of them: “Coug serving crew delivers nine aces, suffocates Texas State”, “No drama, no letup: Cougs handle business in exhibition win”, and “Helm guides Cougs through opening day of Hawaii tournament”. Nine aces. 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 win story on Wazzu, newest first.
Coug serving crew delivers nine aces, suffocates Texas State
Nine aces. That's not a typo. The Coug serving crew delivered nine aces and suffocated Texas State in a performance that sounds made up but was very, very real. You don't see that every day, even in Pullman. This wasn't just a win, it was a statement served cold and fast. The Cougs didn't just beat Texas State; they buried them in a way that makes you wonder what's in the water over there. If you missed the full stat-sheet stuffing from the sweep, go back and read "Cougars stuff stat sheets in a sweep over Texas State." That one lays out the numbers that made this possible. This crew is playing with a confidence that's fun to watch. They aren't just grinding out wins; they're making art out of service. Texas State came in thinking they could hang, and the Cougs said, "Nope, not today." It's the kind of performance that makes you text your old roommate: "Did you see what our team just did?" Because you know they didn't. But they should. 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.
Helm guides Cougs through opening day of Hawaii tournament
Helm walked into Hawaii's tournament opener and got exactly what you'd expect from a first day on a strange course: a mix of good swings, a few head-scratchers, and enough to keep the Cougs in the game. If you've ever lined up a putt with the wind coming off the Pacific, you know. It's not the Palouse. The team settled in, though, and Helm's steady hand through the rotation kept things from drifting. No heroics. No panic. Just the kind of golf that gives you something to build on for the rest of the week. If you missed it, we also had the Cougs at the Saint Mary's Invitational recently, different island, different feel, same stubborn approach to getting the ball in the hole. Worth a read if you want to see how this squad handles a road trip. For now, the Hawaii tournament is still wide open. The Cougs are in the mix. That's all you can ask on day one. Go Cougs.
Cougs hit the road and left an impression on Boise State
Boise State fans might have expected an easy tune-up. Instead, they got a reminder that Cougs travel well. Wazzu hit the road and left an impression on the blue turf, showing up with the kind of grit that doesn't quit when the stadium noise turns against you. It wasn't pretty every snap, but that's not the point. The point is that this team walked into someone else's house and didn't back down. That matters. You can feel the season turning. The confidence is building, and it's not just on the gridiron. Over on the women's golf side, the Cougs closed out their fall season with a trip to Hawai'i, tough duty, but someone has to do it. And if you want to see where that same poise shows up in a different sport, find the piece on Owen Eshelman. That kid walked into a meeting asking "why," and the coaches noticed immediately. That's the kind of Coug we're talking about. No flash. Just substance. So yeah, Boise got a taste of what Pullman produces. Not the flash. The fight. That's the take you text your buddy. Go Cougs.
Reverse Sweep Complete: Volleyball Punches Back at Boise
Boise State had the Cougs on the ropes. Wazzu volleyball dropped the first two sets on the road Wednesday night, staring down what looked like a clean sweep the other way. Then they decided they weren't done. The Cougs punched back, hard, rattling off three straight to complete the reverse sweep and walk out of Boise with the win. That kind of grit is what you remember when the schedule gets long. You can catch the full travel details and what the team had to say in our earlier piece, "Cougs hit the road and left an impression on Boise State," for the drive-by-drive. For now, just know this: they got punched, they stood up, and they finished it. That matters more than the final line score ever could. It is exactly the kind of fight you want to see before the Pac-12 slate tips off, speaking of which, keep an eye out for the women's basketball tip times we published, because the whole athletic department seems to be finding its stride right now. This volleyball squad is playing like they know something we don't. Go Cougs.
Cougs split singles matches as Nakagawa and Harper pace day two
Day two in the desert was a split decision, and that's okay. The Cougs took the singles court and came away with a pair of wins, with Nakagawa and Harper doing the heaviest lifting. You love to see it when the upperclassmen steady the ship after a long weekend of tennis. It wasn't a clean sweep, and it didn't need to be. This part of the fall is about testing the legs and finding out who's got the gas tank for the long rallies. Nakagawa looked sharp, Harper looked composed, and the rest of the squad got the kind of reps you can't buy in practice. Splitting matches on day two isn't a headline, but it's a solid foundation. If you've been following along, you already know these Cougs don't shy away from a challenge. They opened the season by testing the legs against the nation's best in Wisconsin, and they carried that same grit into the Northwest Regionals. This weekend is just another chapter in the same story: get out there, swing big, and learn something. The wins are nice. The progress is better. And with a few more matches left in the tournament, there's still time to stack a couple more Ws before heading back to Pullman. Go Cougs.
Volleyball knocks down Texas State, moves to 3-1 on the season
Texas State came to Pullman and left with a loss. That is a sentence that works just fine for us. WSU Volleyball moved to 3-1 on the season by knocking down the Bobcats, and honestly, that is a record worth talking about early in the year. This team is not messing around. They went to Texas, gave the home crowd something to worry about, and came back with a win that should have the rest of the schedule paying attention. We are only a few games in, but the Cougs are showing they can handle business on the road. That matters. Pullman is not an easy place to get to, but this squad is proving they can take the show anywhere. The defense was sharp, the offense found its rhythm, and the result is a record that looks good on paper and feels better in the gut. If you want to keep up with how the rest of the weekend shook out, we have you covered. Check out "WSU Volleyball showed up in Texas and gave the home team a scare" for the full breakdown of how that trip went down. It pairs nicely with the win column. For now, we are just happy to watch this team stack wins. Three and one is a solid start. Keep it rolling. Go Cougs.
Cougs sweep Southern Utah with highlights worth the replay
The Cougs swept Southern Utah, and the highlights are the kind you actually want to rewatch. Not just because the scoreboard looked good, because the plays earned it. There was a rhythm to that match that Bohler Gym hasn't always found this early in the season, and it showed in the little things: clean passes, sharp kills, and a defense that refused to let rallies die cheaply. This is the kind of weekend that builds momentum before conference play really digs in. If you missed it, find the replay. Trust me. For those of you already thinking about what comes next, we've got you covered with "Bohler's Back in Business: Pac-12 Volleyball Slate Drops for the Cougs." It lays out who's coming to town and when you need to have your plans locked in. Because nobody wants to be the one asking for a ride to the game ten minutes before first serve. The Cougs looked like they're starting to figure out who they are. That's a good thing, because Pac-12 play doesn't wait for anyone to get comfortable. For now, take the sweep, enjoy the highlights, and get ready for the real test ahead. Go Cougs.
Two quick strikes before the break were all Pullman needed
Two quick strikes before the break, and Pullman had all it needed. That's the kind of efficiency you want heading into a bye. No drama. No needing to claw back after halftime. Just clean, decisive work before the locker room. For the Cougs on Saturday, that stretch was the difference. It's the sort of performance that reminds you what a focused group looks like when the weather turns and the stands are full of people who remember the last time a visitor left the Palouse with a win. We already told you CBS was here for this one, getting a little Palouse throwback as Arizona came to town. If you missed that, go find "CBS Gets a Palouse Throwback as Arizona Visits Pullman." It sets the scene for what Pullman looks like when the lights get bright and the network trucks roll in. This team is playing with something. Not hype. Not noise. Just execution at the right moment. The kind of Coug ball that doesn't need a perfect game, just a decisive half. Saturday proved that again. Go Cougs.
Second-half avalanche buries Duquesne as Cougs roll 48-7
That first half felt like a team still shaking off the bus. The Cougs looked tight, a little sloppy, and Duquesne hung around long enough to make you wonder. Then the second half started and the avalanche buried them. 48-7 is the kind of score that looks routine on paper but was earned in a flood of explosive plays and defensive pressure that simply would not let up. The Dukes came to Pullman ready to scrap. The Cougs took their best shot, adjusted at the break, and then just steamrolled. This is the kind of win that tells you more about the second half than the first. When a team can flip a switch that cleanly, it means the coaching staff found the right words and the players locked in. If you want to hear how that adjustment happened straight from the guy calling the plays, our piece with Kirby Moore breaks down exactly what it took to get there. It pairs well with this one. The Cougs handled business. No drama, no excuses, just a second-half beatdown that left no doubt. That is the standard in Pullman. Go Cougs.