High-level college basketball is coming to Angel Of The Winds Arena as Washington State University takes on the University of Hawaii on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. The game marks the arena’s first time hosting a Division I men’s basketball matchup.
This event will bring the Washington State Cougars and University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors to Everett, giving local fans, alumni and students the opportunity to support these teams close to home while bringing the excitement of collegiate athletics to the heart of Snohomish County.
“We’re excited to bring Division I college basketball to Everett and give local fans the chance to experience it right here in their own community,” said Corey Margolis, Oak View Group’s general manager at Angel Of The Winds Arena. “Events like this are what make our arena special, bringing our community together through shared experiences.”
As Snohomish County’s premier destination for sports and entertainment, Angel Of The Winds Arena welcomes thousands of guests each year for a diverse lineup of events, including hockey, concerts, family shows and major sporting events. Hosting its first Division I men’s basketball game marks an exciting milestone for the arena and the local community, expanding its lineup of live sports while giving local fans, students and alumni the opportunity to experience collegiate athletics in their own backyard. The event further reinforces the arena’s role in bringing people together, creating memorable experiences and contributing to the energy of downtown Everett and further strengthening its position as a regional destination for premier sports and entertainment.
GAME INFORMATION
- Matchup: Washington State Cougars vs. University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
- Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Angel Of The Winds Arena | Everett, WA
Tickets are available at 10 a.m., Oct. 21, 2026 at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional event details, visit www.angelofthewindsarena.com. Want discounted tickets? Use group code: WSUSCS
Washington State University
The Washington State Cougars enter the 2026-27 season with a reloaded roster in a hyper competitive and revitalized Pac-12 Conference. Under third-year head coach David Riley, WSU brings a pro-style offensive system with a blur of stretch positions to offer mismatches and scoring opportunities. WSU’s rebuilt roster includes Sebastian Akins, the 2025 Summit League Freshman of the Year, and Lazerek Houston, a high-scoring Division-II Conference Player of the Year from Central Missouri. Forward and Northwestern transfer Tyler Kropp will feature in the Cougars front court alongside returning WSU big Dominik Robinson and Oregon transfer Jamari Phillips.
About Everett Public Facilities District and Angel Of The Winds Arena
Angel Of The Winds Arena was developed and is owned by the Everett Public Facilities District, a municipal corporation managed by a five-member Board of Directors, providing oversight and direction to the provision of services in Angel Of The Winds Arena, Everett Community Ice Rink and the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center. Angel Of The Winds Arena is a three venue, state-of-the-art multi-purpose complex located in the heart of downtown Everett, WA and managed by Oak View Group. For more information, visit www.angelofthewindsarena.com.
About Oak View Group (OVG)
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit www.oakviewgroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
Venue Contacts
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