History of the Cougars

The Washington State Cougars have a long and storied history in NCAA sports. Founded in 1892, the school has competed at the highest levels of collegiate athletics for over 125 years. From their first football game against Idaho in 1895 to their current success on the basketball court and beyond, there’s no denying that WSU is one of college sports' most iconic programs.

From its inception, WSU has had an impressive run as a member of Division I-A (now known as Football Bowl Subdivision). The Cougars have won four conference championships since joining what was then called the Pacific Coast Conference back in 1916: three outright titles (1917, 1918 & 1920) and one shared championship with Oregon State University (1921). They also made multiple bowl game appearances during this period, including trips to Rose Bowls during World War II when they consecutively faced Duke University from 1941 to 42.

In addition to football success, Washington State's men's basketball program has consistently been among Pac 12 leaders since it joined up with them before the 2010 season after being part of Big East from 1982 through the 2009 season; however, they haven't yet managed to make it into Final Four or even Elite Eight round while playing under Pac 12 banner despite having several notable players such as Klay Thompson who went on become NBA All-Star player for Golden State Warriors franchise before getting traded recently Houston Rockets team last summer - though many believe this could change soon given recent recruiting classes which include some very talented prospects like C J Elleby out Seattle area which is already making waves early his freshman year thanks stellar play thus far!

Finally, let us not forget about other popular collegiate sports offerings available at Washington state university too, like baseball, where Cougar teams routinely compete for postseason berths each year behind strong pitching staffs led by ace pitcher/catcher combo Brandon Bailey/Nick Tanielu, respectively; volleyball squad which traditionally ranks near top nationally due Women Volleyball Coaches Association poll rankings every fall semester plus soccer program rounded off nicely by perennial contenders looking qualify NCAA tournament just about every single campaign these days! So if you're a fan of any sport played college level. You certainly should consider cheering hardworking student-athletes representing crimson red colors proud tradition here at Washington state university campus come autumnal months ahead... Go Cougs!!