Cougars’ Magical Season Concludes With Blowout Loss to Beavers

The Washington State Cougars’ remarkable 2026 baseball season came to an end Sunday afternoon with a 10-1 loss to Oregon State in an elimination game at the NCAA Eugene Regional.

The Cougars opened the regional with a stunning 3-2 victory over the Beavers on Friday, earning a spot in the winners bracket. The win evened the season series between the two programs at two games apiece. While the final result was disappointing for Wazzu fans, it did little to overshadow one of the most memorable and successful seasons in recent program history, highlighted by Washington State's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010.

Washington State entered the regional having already exceeded expectations. The Cougars shocked Oregon State in the opener behind a complete-game performance from left-hander Nick Lewis. That victory set up a winners bracket matchup against regional host Oregon.