In One Electrifying Moment, WSU Cougars Women’s Basketball Star Player Walk-On Delivers the Dunk of the Season—Shocking Everyone and Turning the Tide of the Game…
Beasley Coliseum roared to life in a way it never had before as Washington State University’s women’s basketball team found its spark in the most unexpected moment. Trailing in a tense Pac-12 matchup, it was a walk-on player—often overlooked but always ready—who delivered the play of the year: a thunderous dunk that flipped the game on its head.
Midway through the third quarter, with the Cougars down by seven and searching for momentum, the walk-on intercepted a pass at half court and took off. What happened next stunned fans and foes alike—she launched herself into the air and slammed home a powerful one-handed dunk, igniting the crowd and sending shockwaves through the arena.
“It was unreal,” head coach Kamie Ethridge said. “She’s worked harder than anyone, and tonight she changed everything with one play.”
The Cougars rode the surge of energy, unleashing a dominant 20–3 run to close the quarter and ultimately secure a crucial comeback win. The moment went viral within minutes, with fans, athletes, and analysts hailing it as one of the most exciting plays in women’s college basketball history.
