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

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

The Easterner
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison is helped off the court after suffering a sprained ankle with just under 10 minutes remaining in the second half. The Eagles didn't score for the last three and a half minutes of regulation, but dominated the overtime period to win 88-78.

Resilient Eagles push home win streak to six against Northern Colorado

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison drives against Northern Arizona on Feb. 4. Davison scored a career-high 41 points with seven 3-pointers.

Davison’s hot hand torches Lumberjacks

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
February 4, 2019
Freshman forward Kim Aiken drives to the hoop in Saturdays 82-79 win over Southern Utah. Aiken scored a career high 24 points.

Aiken lifts Eagles over Thunderbirds

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
February 2, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison celebrates a made basket in the Eagles' 85-81 win over Montana State on Saturday. Davison scored a team-high 23 points.

Eagles sweep state of Montana

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
January 19, 2019
Left: Senior forward Jesse Hunt looks to pass aginast Montana on Jan. 10. Right: Junior forward Mason Peatling shoots a free throw against Montana on Jan. 10. Peatling scored 17 points and Hunt grabbed 15 rebounds in the Eagles' 78-71 win over the Grizzlies.

Aussies dominate down under the hoop

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
January 17, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison drives on a Montana defender in Thursday's 78-71. Davison recorded 11 points and was one of five Eagles to score in the double digits.

Eagles defend home court against rival Grizzlies

By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2019
EWU's Elijah Jackson (22) and Mason Peatling (14) wait on defense during Idaho's 34-7 run late in first half on Jan. 3. The Eagles' second-half comeback fell short as Idaho won 74-71.

Scoring drought dooms Eagles

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
January 4, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison celebrates junior guard Tyler Kidd earning a trip to the free throw line. Davison scored 15 points in the 65-55 win over Idaho State on Monday.

Eagles close 2018 with first Big Sky win

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 31, 2018
The Eagles regroup before Weber State takes two free throw attempts in Saturday's 84-72 point loss to Weber State. The Wildcats outscored EWU by eight points in the second half.

Wildcats take advantage of Eagle scoring drought

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 29, 2018
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison sizes up a SDSU defender on Tuesday. Davison finished the game with a team high 20 points.

Jackrabbits outpace Eagles

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 18, 2018
Senior forward Jesse Hunt shoots the game tying 3-pointer to send the game into overtime. Hunt scored a career-high 32 points.

Aussie bests the Kangaroos

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 17, 2018
Senior guard Ty Gibson takes a shot against North Dakota last season. Gibson made 61 3-pointers in his junior year.

Old guard among Eagle sharpshooters

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
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