For the third consecutive year, Washington State University Athletics, in partnership with Special Olympics Washington and Swire Coca-Cola, served as host of the Special Olympics East Regional Basketball Tournament, Saturday.
WSU Student-Athlete Development Department and SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) spearheaded the university’s efforts in lending support to the event. Swire Coca-Cola served as a major sponsor for the event, donating shirts, games for Cougar Town, and snacks for volunteers.
More than 250 WSU student-athletes, staff and members of the Pullman community volunteered for the event.
Soccer student-athlete Simone Gunsolus congratulates a Special Olympic athlete.
Football student-athlete Jeremiah Allison officiates a game.
Volleyball student-athlete Casey Schoenlein officiates a game.
Rowing student-athlete Mahal Johnson cheers on the athletes.
The tournament was held at Bohler Gym, the Basketball Practice Facility inside the Physical Education Building and Smith Gym.
And Butch was a big hit with the athletes.
Go Cougs!
Jason Krump, WSU Athletics
