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

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EWU senior forward Brooke Dunbar chases the ball along the sideline. Dunbar scored her fourth goal of the season during EWU's 3-0 victory over Southern Utah on Oct. 18.

Soccer wins fourth straight conference game

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor October 21, 2019

Sophomore midfielder Brittany Delridge had two goals and the EWU soccer team (4-0-1, 7-5-2) beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (0-5-1, 0-13-1) 3-0 Friday.  The win was EWU’s fourth straight. The...

EWU celebrates a goal. The Eagles swept WSU in a two-game series over the weekend.

Eagles ice Cougars in two-game series

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

The EWU hockey team (2-0, 5-6) swept the Washington State Cougars (0-2),(5-5) in a two-game series this weekend by scores of 2-1 and 5-1, respectively. The series opened Pac-8 play for the Eagles. The...

EWU celebrates a goal during its 6-2 victory over SRJC Thursday.

EWU rolls to victory amidst coaching change

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter October 18, 2019

EWU (6-3) pulled out a decisive 6-2 win Thursday night against the Santa Rosa Junior College Polar Bears. Earlier in the day EWU decided to relieve head coach Greg Sherman of his duties. Former goalie...

Freshman Nicoletta Capizzi raises her hand triumphantly. EWU broke a 14-match losing streak by beating the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-3, 11-8) in a back-and-forth five set match.

Volleyball snaps lengthy conference skid

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor October 18, 2019

EWU players euphorically rushed the court to celebrate as head coach Leslie Flores-Cloud embraced her assistant coaches. Looks of celebration, relief and elation were visible on their faces. The volleyball...

Sherman relieved of head coaching duties

Sherman relieved of head coaching duties

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter October 17, 2019

EWU is parting ways with head hockey coach Greg Sherman, the team announced today. EWU was 2-6 with a minus-19 goal differential under Sherman. Former EWU goalie Tyler O’Donnell will act as head...

EWU and Oregon players get ready for a faceoff. Oregon swept EWU in the two game series.

Eagles plucked by Ducks in two-game sweep

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter October 13, 2019

EWU (2-6) fell prey to the Oregon Ducks (4-0) during a two-game series this weekend, with Oregon winning 7-0 and 5-2 respectively. The Eagles were outscored 12-2 and were out shot 66-55 in the two-game...

EWU junior wide receiver Talolo Limu-Jones celebrates a touchdown. Limu-Jones had a career-high three touchdowns in EWU's 54-21 victory over Northern Colorado Saturday.

EWU decimates Northern Colorado in Homecoming onslaught

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor October 13, 2019

“Protect the Red.” That is what the EWU football home mantra states. The Eagles (2-1, 3-4) certainly did that Saturday, dominating the Northern Colorado Bears (1-2, 1-6) 54-21.  With the win,...

EWU senior running back Antoine Custer Jr. stiff-arms a defender during the Eagles' 35-20 victory over North Dakota on Sept. 28. Custer leads EWU in rushing this season.

EWU looks to turn the tide during Homecoming

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor October 12, 2019

Famous author Charles Dickens once said, “Every traveler has a home of his own, and he learns to appreciate it the more from his wandering.”  That sentiment rings especially true for the EWU football...

Larry Weir, the radio voice of EWU football and men's basketball.

Q & A with EWU football radio announcer Larry Weir

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor October 11, 2019

Larry Weir is the radio play-by-play announcer for the EWU football and men’s basketball teams. Games are broadcast on 700 ESPN. Weir also hosts the Press Box Podcast for the Spokesman-Review. Follow...

Kaiser brings love for hockey to EWU

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter October 11, 2019

Reed Kaiser would title his NHL Hall of Fame speech “For the Love of the Game.” The 5’8”, 165 lb sophomore forward has loved hockey since he can remember. Kaiser said his first memory of loving...

EWU junior outside hitter Catelyn Linke bumps the ball during the Eagles' four-set loss to Idaho Tuesday.

Volleyball skid continues

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter October 8, 2019

The EWU volleyball team (0-5, 2-15) lost to the Idaho Vandals (4-1, 8-9) 1-3 (20-25, 26-24, 21-25, 21-25) Tuesday night.  EWU has lost 13 straight matches this season and 25 straight Big Sky Conference...

EWU freshman forward Maddie Morgan fights for the ball. Morgan scored a goal in EWU's 3-1 victory over Idaho Sunday.

EWU soccer team scores first conference win

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter October 6, 2019

The EWU soccer team was able to pull out a 3-1 win against the rival Idaho Vandals on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Cheney. The Eagles are now 1-0-1 in Big Sky Conference play and 4-5-2 overall. EWU’s...

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