Athletics

Sparking Statewide Pride

Intercollegiate athletics plays an important role at WSU, and “Cougar Pride” is evident throughout the state of Washington. More than 500 student athletes compete at the NCAA Division I level as members of the Pac-12 Conference providing conference and NCAA Championship opportunities. WSU is a leader in rebuilding the Pac-12 Conference. WSU Athletics continues to provide a holistic experience that focuses on well-rounded programming to support the whole student-athlete, including community service, career and leadership development, mental and physical health support, all in a diverse and inclusive environment. Academically, WSU student-athletes continue to excel, having maintained a 3.00 GPA for each of the past 10 semesters.

WSU fields teams in seven men’s and ten women’s sports:

•    Football

•    Baseball

•    Men’s and women’s basketball

•    Men’s and women’s outdoor and indoor track and field

        •    Men’s and women’s cross country

•    Men’s and women’s golf

•    Women’s soccer, volleyball, tennis, rowing and swimming