Washington State Women's Basketball Predicted Second in WCC

The Washington State Cougars women's basketball team has been ranked second in the West Coast Conference (WCC) preseason poll, just one point behind Gonzaga, the league favorite. Under head coach Kamie Ethridge, the Cougars aim to adjust to a new playing environment after leaving the Pac-12, where they had a 63-37 record over the past three seasons. The team will need to adapt following the loss of key players like Charlisse Leger-Walker, who suffered an ACL injury last season and has since transferred to UCLA, and Bella Murekatete. Despite these challenges, Ethridge is optimistic about the team's depth and talent, believing they are more skilled than ever. The Cougars will kick off their season on November 4 against Eastern Washington and have two players named to the preseason all-conference team: Tara Wallack and Eleonora Villa.