Get ready, Cougar fans! The WSU men's basketball season is just around the corner, promising a thrilling ride with 33 games packed into the schedule. From the tip-off to the final buzzer, here's a breakdown of what you need to know.
The season officially begins on October 25, 2025, and will run until March 5, 2026. But before the regular season kicks off, mark your calendars for the exhibition game against New Mexico on October 25. The real action starts on November 3 at Beasley Coliseum, where the Cougs will face off against the Idaho Vandals.
Last season, the Cougs showed promise, finishing 6th in the WCC with a conference record of 8-10 and an overall record of 19-15. Let's dive into the conference schedule and see what's in store:
- @ Portland, December 28: The Cougs hit the road to take on Portland, a team they dominated last season with a 92-70 victory. Portland finished 8th in the conference last season. The rematch is set for January 27.
- @ Seattle, December 30: The Cougs will face Seattle twice, once on the road and once at home on January 27.
- vs. LMU, January 2: Loyola Marymount University (LMU) comes to Beasley Coliseum. Last season, the Cougs triumphed over LMU 73-59. They will meet again in late February.
- vs. Oregon State, January 4: Oregon State, who edged out the Cougs last season, will be a tough opponent. The second matchup is scheduled for either February 3 or 5.
- @ Saint Mary’s, January 10: A clash with Saint Mary's, who dominated the conference last season, will be a true test. The second game is set for late February.
- vs. Gonzaga, January 13: The Cougars will compete with the Gonzaga Bulldogs on January 13. The second game is set for February.
- @ San Francisco, January 17: The Cougs split their games against San Francisco last season, but lost in the WCC tournament.
- @ San Diego, January 20: The Cougs had two wins against San Diego last season.
- vs. Pepperdine, January 24: The Cougs will face Pepperdine on January 24. They will finish out the regular season with Pepperdine in late February or early March.
But here's where it gets controversial... Will the Cougs be able to climb the ranks and make a splash in the WCC?
About the Contributors
- Hailee Speir is a photographer for the Daily Evergreen.
- Brandon Willman is a WSU and Daily Evergreen alumnus.
- Sydney Reid is a photographer for The Daily Evergreen.
- Connor is the digital managing editor.
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