PULLMAN, Wash. - Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum, the home of Washington State University men's and women's basketball, is transforming to crimson and gray in honor of the Evergreen State and the WSU System throughout the state.
The new court will feature WSU's colors, with the court in gray and bordered by anthracite, and the iconic Cougar Head logo showcased in crimson at midcourt. In addition, the landscape of the state of Washington decorates the court highlighting WSU Everett, WSU Vancouver, WSU Tri-Cities, WSU Spokane, WSU Global and WSU Pullman.
"WSU is Washington's state university and this court reflects not only the beauty of the state, but that all our campuses are connected with a love and passion for Washington State University and the state of Washington," said WSU President Kirk Schulz. "The court symbolizes this special bond our entire University community, at our campuses and locations statewide, and all Cougars, have with the state."
The court displays artwork of the following images: the Cascade Mountains, the Seattle skyline, the Ed Hendler Cable Bridge that spans the Columbia River, the Riverfront Park Pavilion and Clock Tower and the Bryan Clock Tower.
The new court replaces the parquet floor that was in place since the 2000 season. That court replaced the old maple floor that had been laid down for the 1983-84 season.
"Throughout the history of Washington State men's and women's basketball, legendary players have stepped foot on to the court and left an indelible mark in the annals of Cougar hoops," said WSU Director of Athletics Pat Chun. "With the new court, we will continue to build on this history and look forward to future Cougar greats display their talents on the floor, creating their own legacies, and giving Cougar fans memories that will last a lifetime."
The court makes its debut at the women's basketball exhibition game against Beijing Normal University, Thursday, Oct. 31. The women's basketball season home opener is against Pepperdine, Tuesday Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., and the men's basketball season home opener is Thursday, Nov. 7, vs. Seattle at 6 p.m. For ticket information visit wsucougars.com or call 1-800-GO-COUGS.
