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Washington State reflects on resilience after Mountain West title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Washington State reflects on resilience after Mountain West title

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Washington State University (WSU) baseball finished the 2026 season with a 31-28 record, clinching its first outright conference title since the 1970s and earning a spot in the NCAA Regional for the first time since 2010. Senior pitcher Luke Meyers and Tournament MVP Gavin Roy praised the team's resilience and toughness throughout a challenging season that included a 19-game road trip. Coach Nathan Choate received an extension through the 2031 season, underlining the program's positive trajectory. The Cougars faced multiple NCAA Tournament teams early in their schedule, showcasing their competitive spirit despite a rocky start and tough losses in one-run games.

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•WSU finishes with a 31-28 record in 2026.
•First outright Mountain West title since the 1970s.
•Coach Nathan Choate earns an extension through 2031.
•Team faced multiple NCAA Tournament teams early in the season.
•Meyers and Roy emphasize the team's resilience.

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11:18 PMYahoo Sports — How a Brutal Schedule Forged WSU’s Mountain West Champions (featuring Luke Meyers & Gavin Roy)

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The Record Doesn’t Tell the Story of WSU’s 2026 Season “Coach said in one of our huddles, ‘I think this is the toughest team I’ve ever coached.’ I think that showed in a lot of games this year. The backbone of our team was our resiliency and toughness.” Senior righty Luke Meyers reflected on the […]
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Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:18 PM
How a Brutal Schedule Forged WSU’s Mountain West Champions (featuring Luke Meyers & Gavin Roy)
The Record Doesn’t Tell the Story of WSU’s 2026 Season “Coach said in one of our huddles, ‘I think this is the toughest team I’ve ever coached.’ I think that showed in a lot of games this year. The backbone of our team was our resiliency and toughness.” Senior righty Luke Meyers reflected on the […]

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