Hot Cougar Action: The day after Washington

As Jeff wrote last night, WSU's Pac-12 Tournament loss was such a fitting end to a rough season. WSU has endured bad years before, but the way the Cougars lost games this season -- including Wednesday's was just ... maddening. So close, yet so far.

We've endured more than our fair share of disappointing recaps this season so what's one more time.

Men's basketball:

Cougs rally from 19 down, but Huskies prevail - Spokesman.com - March 13, 2013
LAS VEGAS – The deficit was erased, and as it so often has in these kinds of games for Washington State, hope existed until the final minutes.

Recap: Washington vs. Washington St | College | Rock Hill Herald Online
Scott Suggs scored 19 points as the Washington Huskies held on for a 64-62 win over the Washington State Huskies in a thrilling matchup in the first round of the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Huskies hold off late charge from Cougars, advance to face Ducks - Washington State University - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington news, weather and sports
The cruise almost turned into a crash. After Washington dunked, defended and strutted its way to a 19-point second-half lead over Washington State, it crumbled.

Postgame Notes vs. Washington - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State Notes: Brock Motum led WSU with 28 points...he was 11-for-19 from the field and 5-for-8 from 3-point range...he has 1,530 career points, fifth all-time on the WSU career scoring list.

Washington holds on to edge Cougars, 64-62 | Huskies | The Seattle Times
LAS VEGAS — It might not have been an instant classic, but Washington and Washington State waged a hoops battle Wednesday night that will not be soon forgotten.

Baseball:

And just like that the WSU baseball team is thrust into the forefront. Unfortunately the Cougars are coming off a rough four game series at UTSA and will begin a three-game series at Arizona State on Friday. WSU has taken care of business at home, but the road struggles are a major issue and ASU will be the biggest test yet. Please don't get swept, Cougs.

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Cougar Baseball Opens Pac-12 Play at Arizona State - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
The Washington State (9-6) baseball team closes out its seven-game road trip with a three-game series at Arizona State (12-2-1), Friday, March 15-Sunday, March 17.