Pac-12 schedule announced for Cougar basketball

The Pac-12 released the conference and tv schedule for men's basketball yesterday, and what should come as little surprise, you will need Pac-12 network to watch the majority of WSU's games.

Usually I wouldn't find much to complain about in regards to a conference schedule, as much doesn't change from year to year, but this schedule was a bit of a bummer. The Cougs first three conference games are all at home, and during winter break.

The majority of student will miss out on games against USC, UCLA and Washington. The third conference game, against UW will tip off at 12 pm January 9. While students will surely be rolling into Pullman the Saturday before spring semester starts, I doubt many westsiders will have made it to the Palouse by noon.

It's one thing for students to miss three conference games, but for one of those to be against UW does disappoint. It will be broadcasted on Pac-12 network for those of you that won't be able to make it.

The Cougs will play on the Pac-12 networks 22 times throughout the regular season, with 15 of those contests coming in conference play. WSU's home games against Gonzaga (Dec. 8) and California (Jan. 21) will be broadcasted on FOX Sports 1. You can catch the Cougs on ESPNU during the Diamond Head Classic, against California (Feb. 21), and Washington (March 2).

The only Cougar basketball game that doesn't have a plan to be broadcasted is when the Cougs travel to the Cowen Spectrum to take on Idaho on Dec. 10.

The WSU basketball season tips off Nov. 13 against Northern Arizona in Pullman, on, you guessed it, Pac-12 Network.

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Basketball:

Pac-12 Announces Conference Schedule - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
The Cougars open conference play at home against USC Jan. 1.

Football:

Week 2 F/+ picks - Football Study Hall
F/+ favors the Cougs this weekend by hair.

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Washington State writer expects Cougars to bounce back against Rutgers | NJ.com
Scout.com writer Braulio Perez provides an inside look at the Cougars heading into Saturday's matchup.

Washington State vs. Rutgers Prediction, Game Preview - News - Campus Insiders: Live video and breaking news for college basketball and college football
If the bloom isn’t off Wazzu coach Mike Leach’s rose, it sure is getting there.

WSU Cougars morning links: Can you remember the last time WSU took an East Coast trip? | The Seattle Times
The Cougars haven't been to the East Coast in a while, and they're 4-18-1 all-time in games played in the Eastern time zone. WSU left for New Jersey on Thursday morning.

Washington State's Eric Mele, N.J. native, comes home to face Rutgers Saturday - NJ.com
Eric Mele's relationship with mike leach started in an unorthdox fashion, with a letter to key west.

Tennis:

Cougars Set to Host Cougar Classic - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
WSU tennis begins its fall season by hosting the annual Cougar Classic.

Men's Golf:

Cougars to Open Fall Season in California - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
The men's golf team will compete in the Saint Mary's Invitational at Poppy Hills Golf Course.

Women's Golf:

Women's Golf Tees Off in New Mexico - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
The Cougars will compete in the 2015 Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational.