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Spring 2026

Sports

Black and white photo of Washington State University basketball coaches in 1972
Spring 2026

Memories of Coach George Raveling

Legendary Washington State University basketball coach George Raveling died September 1, 2015, at 88. Here, alumni, friends, and fans share their favorite memories of the beloved coach.

In the athletic office

Summer and fall of 1974, I worked in the athletic office at WSU. I look back on it with the fondest memories. Here I was, a June ’74 grad, getting to work for Raveling, (Jim) Sweeney, and (Chuck “Bobo”) Brayton. Wow. I felt privileged. They were all great to work for/with, but Coach Raveling stood out to me because he made a point of acknowledging everyone in the office (and) was genuine … » More …

Summer 2025

Dive into Washington State swimming


Highlights of swimming Cougs over the decades

Since the earliest days of the college, when students would jump into Reaney Park pool, to the record-breaking 2024-25 season for the women’s intercollegiate swim team, Cougs of Washington State have been swimming for fun and competition.

Read on for a sampling of some swimming and other water milestones of Washington State.
(All photos below courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections)

 

Swimming for fun in the early days

It took a couple of decades to get a pool on campus at Washington State College, but there was a … » More …

Spring 2025

A brief history of wrestling at Washington State

The return of wrestling at Washington State University since 2012 has led to national championships and other successes on the mat, as a team and for individual athletes.

A university club sport, the team won the men’s Division II National Championship, Collegiate Cup, and other achievements. Beyond the club’s recent wins, wrestling has a long and storied history at Washington State.

According to Dick Fry’s history of Washington State sports to 1989, The Crimson and the Gray, Frank Jenne (1912 Ag.) of Coupeville was captain of the first Washington State College wrestling team in 1909. WSC met Spokane Athletic Club, Multnomah AC, … » More …