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The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

EWU graduate student guard Peyton Howard directs the offense while being guarded by Sacramento State sophomore guard Lina Falk on Jan. 12.

Eagles squash Hornets with high scoring second half

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter January 13, 2025

Led by an explosive second half of offense, the Eastern Washington women’s basketball team defeated Sacramento State 89-80 on Saturday, Jan. 12. The Eagles scored 55 points in the final two quarters. Nine...

Guard Nic McClain posts up North Dakota guard Reggie Thomas on Dec. 4.

Eagles net multiple career highs over winter break

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter January 9, 2025

While many Eastern Washington University students went home for winter, the men’s and women’s basketball teams stayed busy. The two teams combined to play nine games during the school’s three-week...

On Dec. 4, sophomore forward Vice Zanki made a 3-pointer against North Dakota to give the Eagles an 85-79 lead with 23 seconds left in the game.

Eagles and Big Sky fall to Summit League for second consecutive year

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter December 8, 2024

Last week, the Eastern Washington University basketball teams played a combined four games during the second annual Big Sky-Summit League Challenge, winning one game and losing three. During the challenge,...

Swoop and the EWU cheerleaders rally from the sidelines during the Nov. 6, 2024 basketball game against Seattle University.

Current and former Eagles battle in Spokane

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter November 27, 2024

The Eastern Washington University men’s basketball team played against four former players and five former coaches in a neutral site game against Washington State on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Cougars won...

#11 Nic McClain throws down a dunk for two of his 28 points against Cal Poly on Nov. 17.

Eagles drop both games of Sunday basketball doubleheader

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter November 21, 2024
The Eastern Washington University women’s and men’s basketball teams failed to capture a win during their doubleheader on Sunday, Nov. 19.
Freshman forward Emmett Marquardt takes a jump shot against Seattle University on Wednesday Nov. 6, 2024.

New-look Eagles split opening week games

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter November 13, 2024
The men’s and women’s basketball teams went 1-1 in the first week of Eastern Washington University basketball.
Eastern Washington University played Montana State University at Roos Field on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Montana State offense overwhelms Eagles

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter November 2, 2024

Eastern Washington failed to slow down No. 2 Montana State’s offense, leading to a 42-28 defeat on Nov. 2. The Bobcats are ranked first in the Big Sky in offensive points per game due largely to their...

EWU comes up short against Idaho in Che-Scow Cup

EWU comes up short against Idaho in Che-Scow Cup

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter October 28, 2024
A group effort by the Vandal backfield helped #11 Idaho take down Eastern Washington 38-28 on Oct. 26. The Eagles are now 2-6 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
Photo from Eastern Washington University Athletics website.

Eastern Falls to UC Davis at 101st Homecoming

By C.J. Luce, Reporter October 25, 2024
In a packed house for Homecoming week, Eastern Washington University hung with a nationally ranked team before falling short to UC Davis 38-28. UC Davis rallied late, scoring two unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter to get the win.
Junior guard Nic McClain went between his legs to claim victory in the dunk contest at MadNest.

MadNest sets stage for EWU hoops

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter October 22, 2024

Eastern Washington University’s annual MadNest, held on Oct. 16, brought the community, students, and the athletics department together to kick off the basketball season. The event is characterized...

A sideline shot of Roos Field, 2024.

EWU rushing attack dominates Hornets

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter October 14, 2024

Eastern Washington’s ground game powered the Eagles to their first conference victory of the season on Saturday. EWU finished the game with 289 rushing yards and took down No. 18 Sacramento State 35-28. Junior...

Woodward Field was originally constructed in 1967 for $1.5 million and was renamed Roos Field in 2010 after former Eagle lineman Michael Roos. Roos funded half of the 2010 project to bring in the iconic red turf that makes EWU's football venue different than every other in the nation.

Eastern Washington falls to ranked Montana in a close offensive shootout

By C.J. Luce, Reporter October 14, 2024

Week five of the 2024 football season featured a ranked Montana team facing a determined Eastern Washington team to open up both team’s conference play. In the end, the Eagles fell to Montana 52-49. Eastern...

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