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Wazzu Brew 9/3: Celebrating A Legend
Celebrating The Incredible Life Of Cougar Legend George Raveling

The Official Newsletter for Washington State Athletics
Good Morning, Wazzu Fam. You know those people who always seem Larger Than Life and when you meet them, they live up to that mantra?
George Raveling was exactly that. And today, we celebrate his incredible life.

What all do we have in today’s Brew? Check it out below.
🏀 Celebrating A Legend
🏐 Youth Of A Nation
🐶 And much more!
📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Celebrating A Legend. Washington State Athletics legend and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach George Raveling, who elevated the Cougar men's basketball program to national prominence during his time in Pullman, has passed away at the age of 88.
Raveling passed away peacefully, according to his family, via a statement posted on Raveling's X account, Tuesday morning.
"George Raveling was an iconic figure not just at Washington State, but throughout the world of athletics" said WSU Director of Athletics Anne McCoy. "George is a Hall-of-Famer in every sense, and his positive impact on the athletics history at Washington State will continue to resonate through those he came in contact with, including student-athletes, staff, fans and alumni. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."
One of the winningest coaches in WSU basketball history, Raveling guided the Cougar hoop fortunes from 1972-1983. During his 11 years in Pullman, Raveling led WSU to two NCAA tournaments in 1980 and 1983.
🔼 Youth Of A Nation. Now that’s how you make a first impression!
Eliana Ti'a introduced herself to Cougar Nation in a big way, earning West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week in just first collegiate weekend.
Ti'a came out of the gates hot in the opening three games of the weekend, two of which were against top-25 teams in the nation. She totaled 29 kills for an average of 2.9 kills per set, 16 digs and six total blocks for 36.5 total points.
Ti'a had a high of 13 kills against No. 24 Dayton and also had four assists and four services aces over the weekend.
🤔 COUGAR TRIVIA

George Raveling always stated his favorite memory from his time at WSU was the 1980 victory over UCLA.
What was the final score of that thriller in Pullman?
Got a guess?
Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!
📆 LOOKING AHEAD
*all times PT
Thursday, September 4th
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Cal @ 3pm
Friday, September 5th
🏐 Volleyball vs. Northern Arizona @ 3pm (GCU Classic - Phoenix, Ariz.)
Saturday, September 6th
🏐 Volleyball at Grand Canyon @ 5pm
🏈 Football vs. San Diego State @ 7:15pm l Homecoming l Tickets
Sunday, September 7th
🏐 Volleyball vs. East Texas A&M @ 10am (GCU Classic - Phoenix, Ariz.)
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: Washington State 80, UCLA 64
👏 Have a great one!