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Ryan Nembhard’s return guides Gonzaga to win over WSU

Senior guard overcomes first-half foul trouble to lead Bulldogs.

Dave Boling: Jimmy Rogers is the next man up in Pullman

New Cougars football coach can already see what WSU football is all about.

No. 18 Gonzaga separates from San Diego late in second half

Gonzaga picked up its fourth consecutive West Coast Conference win, delivering a comfortable final outcome after being tested deep into the second half… Continue reading

Gonzaga’s Nembhard named to Wooden Award Midseason list

The Wooden Award trophy made a pit stop at Gonzaga’s nonconference game on Dec. 28 against UCLA at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Ryan… Continue reading

WSU hires running backs coach Robbie Rouse

Cougars sign two more South Dakota State transfers and add another HS commit.

Michael Ajayi takes move to Gonzaga’s bench in stride

Senior wing vows to ‘Grab every rebound like it’s my last.’

Gonzaga keeps pedal down in blowout over Portland

Zags start 2-0 in conference.

Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Syracuse Orange linebacker Anwar Sparrow (12) and defensive lineman Denis Jaquez Jr. (11) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (Scott Schild / sschild@syracuse.com / Tribunes News Services)

WSU QB reportedly withdraws from transfer portal

Zevi Eckhaus, who started the Holiday Bowl, is fifth Cougar to pull out of portal.

Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Syracuse Orange linebacker Anwar Sparrow (12) and defensive lineman Denis Jaquez Jr. (11) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (Scott Schild / sschild@syracuse.com / Tribunes News Services)
Inglewood, CA - December 28: Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle, center, #99, fouls UCLA guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr., #3, and was ejected from the game in the first half of the 2024 West Coast Hoops Showdown at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / Tribunes New Services)

UCLA loss drops Gonzaga to No. 19 in AP poll

The Bulldogs have tumbled since being ranked third in November.

Inglewood, CA - December 28: Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle, center, #99, fouls UCLA guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr., #3, and was ejected from the game in the first half of the 2024 West Coast Hoops Showdown at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / Tribunes New Services)
Gonzaga's Domantas Sabonis (11) pulls down a pass in front of Syracuse's Tyler Lydon (20) during the first half in a Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament's Midwest region at the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 25, 2016. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / TNS)

Gonzaga basketball set to honor Domantas Sabonis

The former Bulldog’s jersey will join five others on the Kennel wall.

Gonzaga's Domantas Sabonis (11) pulls down a pass in front of Syracuse's Tyler Lydon (20) during the first half in a Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament's Midwest region at the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 25, 2016. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / TNS)

WSU hiring Jackrabbits’ Jimmy Rogers as next head football coach

The South Dakota State coach went 27-3 the past two seasons.

Gonzaga’s schedule required fitting puzzle pieces together

No. 14 Gonzaga play No. 22 UCLA Saturday

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives toward the hoop against St. Mary’s Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the West Coast Conference men’s tournament at Orleans Arena on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

Resurgent WCC set to challenge Gonzaga, Washington State

Additions bolster new-look West Coast Conference.

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives toward the hoop against St. Mary’s Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the West Coast Conference men’s tournament at Orleans Arena on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

WSU notes: WSU president ‘dragged feet’ for funding football

Kirk Schulz’s reported inaction played a part in Jake Dickert’s departure.

Zevi Eckhaus prepares to fill Mateer’s WSU QB cleats

Cougars’ new signal caller gets first start in Friday’s Holiday Bowl.

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) celebrates after scoring a 3-point basket in the West Coast Conference men's tournament at Orleans Arena on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt / Las Vegas Review-Journal Tribune News Services)

Gonzaga’s Ben Gregg uses NIL to spread holiday cheer

Basketball platform allows Bulldogs’ forward to help those in need.

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) celebrates after scoring a 3-point basket in the West Coast Conference men's tournament at Orleans Arena on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt / Las Vegas Review-Journal Tribune News Services)

WSU football coach Jake Dickert leaving for Wake Forest

Cougars went to three bowl games in Dickert’s four seasons.

Gonzaga drops to No. 13 in basketball rankings

AP Top 25 slide continues as Bulldogs drop consecutive games.

Washington State quarterback John Mateer (#10) throws on the run as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Sean Meagher / Tribune News Services)

WSU QB John Mateer entering transfer portal

First-year starter plans to leave the Cougars after strong season.

Washington State quarterback John Mateer (#10) throws on the run as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Sean Meagher / Tribune News Services)
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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Kris Hutson (1), who played for Washinginton State in 2024, is taken down by Washington Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (56) and teammates during the second half of their Pac-12 Football Championship game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Cougars receiver Kris Hutson enters transfer portal

The former Oregon wideout is among 17 set to move on from WSU.

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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Kris Hutson (1), who played for Washinginton State in 2024, is taken down by Washington Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (56) and teammates during the second half of their Pac-12 Football Championship game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas.