Hot Cougar Action: The day after Oregon

Men's basketball:

Craig summed up Saturday's game perfectly, so I will send you there if you missed any of the action. For those of you who aren't trying to bury that game in your memory, there are links and videos below.

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Woolridge Scores 36 in Overtime Loss to No. 23 Ducks - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
"It was just a mistake," Motum said. "It's in the past now. He needs to keep his head up."

Postgame Notes - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State Notes: · Royce Woolridge scored a career 36 points...he's the first Cougar to reach the 30-point plateau this season, while his 36 is the most by a WSU men's basketball student-athlete since Klay Thompson scored 43 points against Washington, March 10, 2011 in the conference tournament.

‘Mental mistake’ costs Cougs victory | WSU Cougars - The News Tribune
PULLMAN – E.J. Singler, long known as a winner on the basketball court, took it upon himself to make certain he officially became the biggest winner in Oregon Ducks history.

Tale of the tape: Oregon 79, WSU 77 (OT) - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Feb. 16, 2013
FROM PULLMAN — The heartbreak continues for Washington State, though it came in much odder and, perhaps, more painful fashion in Saturday's 79-77 loss to the No. 23 Oregon Ducks. We have our usual recap after the jump, so read on, if you can.

Ill-timed blunder by Washington State guard gift wraps OT win for Oregon | The Dagger: College Basketball Blog - Yahoo! Sports
All Washington State needed was a defensive stop to force double overtime Saturday night against Pac-12-leading Oregon. The only problem was one of the Cougars didn't know the score.

Woolridge scores 36 but Cougs lose in overtime - Spokesman.com - Feb. 17, 2013
PULLMAN – Familiarity reigned Saturday at Beasley Coliseum, site of everything you’d expect between Washington State and Oregon’s basketball teams.

Late foul costs Cougars - Coeur d'Alene Press: Sports
PULLMAN (AP) - Washington State's Brock Motum believes taking No. 23 Oregon to overtime in a 79-77 loss on Saturday is proof that the last-place Cougars have not given up on the season.

After Oregon’s win, E.J.’s Singler-ly successful | The senior’s two free throws in overtime seal his 82nd win as a Duck
PULLMAN, Wash. — E.J. Singler, long known as a winner on the basketball court, took it upon himself to make certain he officially became the biggest winner in Oregon history.

No. 23 Oregon vs. Washington State final score: Ducks outlast Cougars in overtime, 79-77 - SBNation.com
The No. 23 Oregon Ducks fought off a valiant upset bid from the Washington State Cougars on Saturday, winning 79-77 in overtime on two E.J. Singler free throws with four seconds left.

WSU Men's Basketball: Ken Bone after Oregon game. Feb. 16 (via WSUCougarAthletics)

WSU Men's Basketball: Royce Woolridge after Oregon game. Feb. 16 (via WSUCougarAthletics)

Women's basketball:

The women's team returns to the court on Sunday, looking to avenge a loss to Oregon earlier this season. The Cougars have been playing well lately and Oregon is 3-22 on the season. Please do not get swept by a 3-22 team.

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Cougars Close Out Road Trip Sunday at Oregon on Pac-12 Networks - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
COUGARS CLOSE OUT ROAD TRIP SUNDAY AT OREGON ON PAC-12 NETWORKS: Washington State University closes out its Oregon road trip Sunday against the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore. at 4 p.m. on the Pac-12 Networks (Oregon-Washington).

Baseball:

The Cougars are off to an 0-2 start after losing to Western Carolina on Saturday. The bigger issue is the fact WSU committed seven errors on Saturday, that is not a good sign.

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Defensive Miscues Costly in Cougar Baseball Loss - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina took advantage of poor defense by Washington State to post a 15-10 victory in nonconference baseball, Saturday.