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Apple Cup basketball rivalry canceled after 100+ years
25 Jul
Summary
- The annual Apple Cup basketball rivalry will not occur.
- This is the first time since 1917 the teams won't meet.
- An exhibition game will be played in Seattle this fall.
The Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars will not compete in their annual Apple Cup basketball rivalry game this upcoming season. This development breaks a tradition that has seen the two teams play each other every regular season since 1917, spanning over a century of competition. The Huskies' move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten conference following the 2023-24 season has contributed to this scheduling change.
Despite the cancellation of the regular season matchup, fans will still have an opportunity to see the in-state rivals face off. The Huskies and Cougars have scheduled an exhibition game to be held in Seattle later this fall. This game will serve as a surrogate for the traditional rivalry, though it will not count towards official season records.
