DENVER - March 20, 2008 - Taylor Rochestie leaned over to Tony Bennett's mother, who watched Washington State finish last in the 2006 Pac-10 tournament, and said to her: "Don't worry, it's going to change. I promise you that." "My mom told me that Taylor was such a nice boy and very confident, too," Washington State coach Tony Bennett said. "He was right." Rochestie enters Thursday night's first-round game against Winthrop here as one of the most unassuming point guards on a top four-seeded team. More »
2007 AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic - Game Recap
Seattle (AP) - Two years ago when Robbie Cowgill and Washington State came to play a non-conference game in Seattle for the first time, only 5,000 fans showed up. On Thursday night, more than 12,000 loud and raucous fans came out to see the seventh-ranked Cougars, who easily routed The Citadel 67-45, improving to 10-0 for the first time in 16 years. More »
2007 CHC Game Preview
December 18, 2007 - The 2007 AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic will feature a contrast of styles. The Washington State Cougars make the short trip to Seattle bringing with them a stingy defense and will go head to head with the high powered offense from The Citadel Bulldogs. The Cougars feature the third ranked scoring defense in NCAA Division 1 only allowing 52.4 points per game. That defense will be tested by a Citadel team that has the fourth highest total of points scored in a single game this season, scoring 131 versus Daniel Webster on November 9th. More »
First 1000 get free tickets with valid WSU Student ID
STUDENTS, WEAR YOUR CRIMSON AND GRAY! The Third Annual AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic is almost here! The first 1000 students get in for FREE with a valid student ID. Students will be directed to a special WSU student entrance at the KeyArena East Doors the day of the game. Each student will receive one game ticket for a reserved seat. Once the 1000 ticket allotment has been fulfilled students will still be welcome at the game for only $5 per student. Student tickets are not available for pick-up in advance. Doors open at 6:30pm, one hour prior to tip-off. More »
AT&T Named the Official Title Sponsor of the 2007 Cougar Hardwood Classic
Seattle, Wash. - November 28, 2007 - AT&T’s wireless operations today announced an agreement to become the official title sponsor of the 2007 Cougar Hardwood Classic. The Cougar Hardwood Classic is an annual Washington State University men’s college basketball game that is the highlight of the Cougar’s schedule. This year the Hardwood Classic will feature The Citadel Bulldogs at Seattle’s KeyArena on Thursday December 20, 2007. The game will also be broadcast live on Fox Sports Net Northwest. More »
Bulldogs Rewrite Record Book in Season-Opening Victory
Charleston, S.C. - November 9, 2007 - Seven Bulldogs scored in double figures, six of them in their debut at The Citadel, as the Cadets raced to a 131-79 victory over Daniel Webster to open the 2007-08 season on Friday night at McAlister Field House. More »
WSU's Baynes, Harmeling impress
PULLMAN, Wash. - October 19, 2007 - A few impressions from a snapshot of the likely top-10 Washington State Cougars' practice Thursday: Washington State may have the post presence needed with junior Aron Baynes: Baynes was at 290 pounds at one point after last year after missing the first five games with a left ankle injury. He's down to 260 and clearly is more agile. More »
2007 AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic is Back!
Washington State's new and improved reputation has put many other teams running with their tail between their legs. But after an extensive search for the right opponent to visit Seattle this Holiday Season the Citadel South Carolina Military School Bulldogs have stepped up to the challenge. The Citadel will face WSU in the 3rd annual AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic presented by your Northwest Dodge Dealers December 20th in Seattle's KeyArena. More »
2 WSU guards to play for U.S.
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - July 18, 2007 - Washington State guards Derrick Low and Kyle Weaver were picked for the 12-man U.S. basketball team that begins play next week. More »
WSU's Low and Weaver giddy at Pam Am trials
Haverford, PA - July 17, 2007 - You should have seen Derrick Low and Kyle Weaver smiling, almost giddy about getting their visa, passport and USA Basketball official photos taken Thursday at a suburban Philadelphia Marriott. These two Washington State seniors couldn't have been more appreciative of the opportunity to try out for the Pan Am Games. More »
Washington State dismantles Aztecs in the second Half of Second annual AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic
Washington State beats No. 18 Gonzaga going away for best start since '97
PULLMAN, Wash. - December 5, 2006 - Derrick Low scored 22 points to help Washington State upset No. 18 Gonzaga 77-67 on Tuesday night and improve one of the best starts in team history. Daven Harmeling added 20 points for Washington St. (8-1), off to its best start since the 1996-97 season under new coach Tony Bennett. The Cougars overcame poor free throw shooting to break a seven-game losing streak to Gonzaga. More »
Aztecs Picked to Repeat as MWC Champions in 2006-07
Las Vegas - October 26, 2006 - San Diego State men's basketball has been picked by the Mountain West Conference media to repeat as 2006-07 MWC champions in a preseason poll released by the conference Thursday morning. The selection marks the second consecutive season in which the Aztecs have been picked to win the league. Last year, SDSU went on to record a 24-9 record, including a 13-3 mark in conference action, en route to both the regular season and conference tournament titles. More »
San Diego State gives Fisher new five-year contract
San Diego (AP) - September 28, 2006 - Steve Fisher has plenty of time to try to get San Diego State its elusive first NCAA Tournament win. The 61-year-old Fisher signed a new five-year contract that keeps him with the Aztecs through the 2010-11 season. The deal includes a school option for two additional years. The new deal replaces the contract Fisher signed in August 2003, which had two years remaining. More »
Washington State to play San Diego State University in neutral site contest at KeyArena
September 4, 2006 - Northwest Sports Inc. announces Washington State vs. SDSU December 21, 2006 in Seattle at KeyArena. This is the second AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic presented by Northwest Dodge Dealers. The annual event features WSU at KeyArena. The Emerald City currently hosts an annual WSU football game. Men’s Basketball hopes to enjoy similar success to last season’s game where the Cougars defeated University of Utah 69-42. The game allows fans, alumni, and students on winter break to see a traditional NCAA caliber team play against the Cougars. More »
Ticket Prices Stay the same for 2nd AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic
September 2, 2006 - Tickets for the 2006 “AT&T Cougar Hardwood Classic” presented by Northwest Dodge Dealers featuring the San Diego State Aztecs taking on Washington State in a men’s basketball contest have announced September 23rd , as the official on sale date. Ticket prices remain the same from last years inaugural game in which the cougars scored a blowout victory over University of Utah 69-42. More »
Washington State Takes Care of Utah 69-42
