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WSU, UW basketball rivalry paused for 2026 season after 301 games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

WSU, UW basketball rivalry paused for 2026 season after 301 games

Summary

The Washington State Cougars and Washington Huskies will not meet in regular-season basketball during the 2026 season, marking the first time since 1917 that the rivalry is on hold. Sources indicate that although WSU was open to continuing the series, negotiations did not materialize. Instead, an exhibition game is planned for October in Seattle. Coaches David Riley and Danny Sprinkle had previously agreed to a two-year extension of the series, with each team winning one game, but further plans for the rivalry are now uncertain.

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By the Numbers

•WSU and UW rivalry paused for the first time since 1917.
•Regular-season games will not occur in 2026.
•An exhibition game in Seattle is scheduled for October.
•Previous series extension saw each team winning one game.
•Coaches expressed differing views on the series' importance.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Source: WSU-UW basketball rivalry won't be played this season for first time since 1917

What they're saying

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Jul. 24—PULLMAN — One of the country's longest college basketball series will not continue this upcoming season. Washington State and rival Washington are not expected to play a regular-season game this year, according to a source familiar with the situation, putting one of the NCAA's longest running rivalries on pause at least for one season. Instead, the Cougars and Huskies are set to play ...
— Yahoo Sports

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