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

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EWU junior quarterback Eric Barriere walks onto the field on Sept. 7. Barriere missed five offensive series in EWU's 48-27 loss at Sac State Saturday.

Road woes continue for EWU in Sacramento

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor October 6, 2019

If the field isn't red, the results haven't been good thus far for the EWU football team (1-1, 2-4) in 2019. The Eagles fell to the Sacramento State Hornets (1-0, 3-2) 48-27 Saturday to lose its fourth...

EWU takes the field in snowy and windy conditions. EWU beat UND 35-20 Saturday.

EWU grinds out win over North Dakota

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 28, 2019

EWU head coach Aaron Best didn’t have the reaction many would have to playing in gusting winds, snow and rain during a September football game. “It was awesome,” Best said. “Saturdays in the...

EWU sophomore forward Mitch Hunt attacks the puck during EWU's 12-0 rout over Gonzaga Friday night.

Eagles destroy Zags in hockey opener

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter September 27, 2019

The EWU hockey team (2-0) scored a total of 12 goals Friday in the season opening game against Gonzaga (0-2) at the URC in Cheney. Senior forward Reed Kaiser led the team with three goals. Junior Austin...

EWU freshman middle blocker Nicoletta Capizzi (middle) goes airborne during the Eagles' loss to PSU Friday.

Volleyball loses 10th straight match

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 27, 2019

The EWU volleyball team (0-2, 2-12) was swept by Portland State (1-1, 5-8) 0-3 (19-25, 18-25, 22-25) Friday. The loss marked the Eagles' 10th straight this season and 20th straight Big Sky Conference match...

EWU and UNC players fight for the ball during the two teams' 1-1 draw Friday.

EWU soccer calls it a draw in conference opener

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 27, 2019

Junior forward Taylor Matheny scored EWU’s only goal in the 73rd minute as the Eagles (0-0-1, 3-5-2) played Northern Colorado (0-0-1, 2-8-2) to a 1-1 draw on Friday afternoon. It was the first Big Sky...

The EWU sideline looks on as Idaho marches down the field during EWU's 35-27 loss in Moscow on Sept. 21.

Struggling Eagles host North Dakota in Big Sky Conference opener

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 27, 2019

After a four-game nonconference schedule in which the only positive result came against Division II Lindenwood, No. 21 EWU (1-3) is hoping a little home cooking can help right the ship on Sept. 28 against...

EWU huddles after a point is scored. The Eagles fell to Sac State in four sets Thursday.

Volleyball team stung by Hornets in four sets

By Dylan Harris, Managing Editor September 26, 2019

The EWU volleyball team kicked off Big Sky Conference play with a 3-1 (14-25, 18-25, 25-21, 13-25) loss at the hands of Sacramento State Thursday. In their first home game of the year, the Eagles...

The EWU offense watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Idaho's 35-27 upset victory over the Eagles Saturday.

Disastrous first half dooms EWU

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 21, 2019

In 2018, the EWU football team lost a total of two games. Through four games in 2019, the No. 11 Eagles (1-3) have already lost three after getting upset by the Idaho Vandals (2-2) 35-27 Saturday. A...

EWU junior forward Sariah Keister (red, No. 2) and NDSU senior forward Laura Powell (white, No. 7) go for a header on a rainy Friday evening in Cheney. Keister scored EWU's only two goals in a 4-2 loss.

North Dakota State’s Huber rains goals on EWU

By Randle Kinswa, Reporter September 20, 2019

Elyse Huber scored four goals as North Dakota State (5-3-1) notched a 4-2 victory over EWU (3-5-1) on a rainy Friday evening in Cheney. Huber netted her first goal in the 33rd minute and would go on to...

EWU takes the field for its home opener against Lindenwood on Sept. 7. EWU won the game 59-31.

EWU wraps up nonconference play with conference rival Vandals

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Yes, you read that headline right. The No. 11 EWU football team (1-2) travels 90 minutes southeast to Moscow this weekend to take on the Idaho Vandals (1-2) in a nonconference tilt. Both teams are members...

EWU junior QB Eric Barriere scrambles during EWU's game against Lindenwood on Sept. 7. Barriere threw for five touchdowns but had two key interceptions in EWU's Sept. 14 loss at Jacksonville State.

EWU loses big lead, falls at Jacksonville State

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 14, 2019

After EWU junior quarterback Eric Barriere threw his third touchdown pass of the first quarter to give the Eagles a 28-7 lead, it appeared No. 4/5 EWU (1-2) might have been on its way to a dominant road...

EWU takes the field prior to its 59-31 victory over Lindenwood Sept. 7. EWU takes on Jacksonville State on Sept. 14.

Trip down South should test EWU football team

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 12, 2019

During EWU’s 2018 FCS semifinal victory over Maine, this Eagle fan made a bold proclamation with this sign, stating “We Want Bama” in reference to the perennial FBS powerhouse Alabama Crimson Tide. This...

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