509 Classic

The 509 Classic brings Washington State and Eastern Washington together for a premier rivalry game celebrating competition, community, and Spokane basketball.

[509 Classic @509Classic]

“This is more than just a game.” 🦅

@EWUMBB Head Coach Dan Monson shares what the 509 Classic means to Eastern Washington, its alumni, and the entire Inland Northwest.

🏀 December 22, 2026
📍 Numerica Veterans Arena
#509Classic #GoEags

[509 Classic @509Classic]

“We want to play everyone in Washington.”

@WSUCougarsMBB Head Coach David Riley on continuing a rivalry that stretches back more than 100 years.

🏀 December 22, 2026
📍 Numerica Veterans Arena
#509Classic #GoCougs

[SWX Local Sports @SWXLocalSports]

🏀The @509Classic returns to Spokane this December!🎄

@WSUCougarsMBB and @EWUMBB will meet at the Spokane Arena on December 22nd:
https://t.co/CeI1Z5WYXS

[509 Classic @509Classic]

The 509 Classic is back on Dec. 22, 2026, as @EWUMBB and @WSUCougarsMBB meet again at Numerica Veterans Arena. More than a game—it’s a celebration of basketball, community, and regional pride.

📅 Mark your calendars. Ticket info and more announcements coming soon.

[EWU Men's Basketball 🏀 @EWUMBB]

EAGS. WIN.

#GoEags

[Jon Haarlow @Jon_Haarlow]

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[Washington State NIL @WazzuNIL]

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#GoCougs

[EWU Men's Basketball 🏀 @EWUMBB]

Back on Reese Court this Thursday and Saturday for a Big Sky weekend. Get two tickets for only $20 to watch the Eagles face Montana State on Thursday at 6:00 PM and Montana on Saturday at 2:00 PM. Link in bio!

#goeags #cheney #spokane #ewu

[EWU Men's Basketball 🏀 @EWUMBB]

Leadership Through Relentlessness: Isaiah Moses’ Journey to Cheney
📕 https://t.co/8SDjEKEUvN
#GoEags

[Washington State Men's Basketball @WSUCougarsMBB]

Congratulations to @CoachPGR named to the Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid Major Assistant Coaches and GMs list!

#GoCougs #MadeOfCrimson

[Brad Corbin @bwcorbin]

Cooooouugs this one was FUN! Loved seeing a good crowd support @WSUCougarsMBB up in Spokane!

#GoCougs | #MadeOfCrimson

[EWU Men's Basketball 🏀 @EWUMBB]

Well deserved! Congrats coach!
#GoEags

[509 Classic @509Classic]

Coaching philosophy? Adapt to the personnel & the times. Some things never change: coming from my dad, I'm just trying to win. #CoachingTips #Leadership

[Washington State Men's Basketball @WSUCougarsMBB]

COUGS WIN! Five Cougars score in double figures to lead WSU to a win over Mercer to close out nonconference play. The Cougs shot over 50% from the floor and knocked down 11 threes.

#GoCougs #MadeOfCrimson

[509 Classic @509Classic]

The 509 region lost a basketball legend and the father of @EWUMBB head coach Dan Monson.

In his honor, the 509 Classic and @numericacu are creating the Don Monson Scholarship Fund with a $5,000 gift to @Hooptown_USA Youth League, helping underserved youth play at no cost.

[Greg Woods @GregWWoods]

WSU guard Ace Glass says he's noticing opponents guarding him differently, which is forcing him to adjust.

"Hitting the slip passes to create for others, and then getting mine back on the second actions, third actions."

[Greg Woods @GregWWoods]

WSU coach David Riley says he's pushing freshman guard Ace Glass to stay patient and trust his development. Glass had 14 off the bench tonight.

"You're at the top of the scouting report. Every ball screen, they're gonna trap."

[EWU Men's Basketball 🏀 @EWUMBB]

Kiree Huie with the SLAM!
#GoEags

[Washington State Men's Basketball @WSUCougarsMBB]

COUGS WIN! Emmanuel Ugbo leads the Cougars with a career-high 20 points and WSU takes the 509 Classic.

WSU bench outscored EWU's 37-22, forced 10 steals, and dished a season-high 18 assists.

Cougs conclude nonconference Saturday home vs Mercer!

#GoCougs #MadeOfCrimson

[Washington State Men's Basketball @WSUCougarsMBB]

MILKSHAKES 🥛

#GoCougs #MadeOfCrimson