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Sophomore Davis Croson attempts to grind a rail at 49 North's ThanksJibbing event on Nov. 24. Croson has also competed at Mt. Spokane, mostly doing charity events.

Some Eagles hear the ski slopes calling

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 9, 2019

Walking to class in frigid temperatures, while the wind blows and snow falls, is common place during winter quarter at EWU. While this may be an ominous sign to students who prefer warm weather, others...

Bella Cravens and Leya DePriest cheer on the team late in the game against Northern Colorado on Monday. The Bears are yet to lose in Big Sky play this year.

First place Northern Colorado outlasts Eagles in overtime

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 8, 2019

Kapri Morrow’s 21 points and seven rebounds weren’t enough for EWU at home on Monday night, dropping its third straight game conference game to Northern Colorado 67-62 in overtime. The Bears...

Freshman Talolo Limu-Jones consoles Sophomore Eric Barriere after the Eagles 38-24 loss to NDSU in the FCS National Championship on Saturday. Barriere threw for 198 yards and rushed a touchdown in the game.

Bison run over Eagles to repeat as champions

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor January 5, 2019

North Dakota State University added another National Championship to the Bison’s ever-growing trophy cabinet, powering through EWU in the Eagle’s second-ever appearance in the title game. The Eagles...

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

The EWU men’s basketball team started and finished strong against the University of Idaho on Thursday. The middle, however, was a disaster, with the Vandals going on a 34-7 run at the end of the first...

Sophomore guard Brittany Klaman handles the ball in the first half of EWU's 84-68 loss to Idaho. Klaman finished with 10 points, two assists and a steal.

Vandals’ Pierce shoots past Eagles

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor January 3, 2019

While the EWU women’s basketball team was focused on containing Big Sky Conference leading scorer senior guard Mikayla Ferenz against Idaho on Thursday night, senior guard Taylor Pierce torched the Eagles...

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

New year resolutions came a day early for EWU, as the Eagles defended home court and secured their first Big Sky win of the year against Idaho State on Monday. The Eagles (3-10, 1-1) came back to beat...

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

The Eagles aimed to leave their nonconference schedule behind them, entering conference play last place in the Big Sky against Weber State on Saturday. Weber State handed EWU its biggest home loss against...

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

Coming back from a winless month-long five-game road trip, EWU was in need of a win to gain momentum toward the end of the nonconference schedule, when the team came up against South Dakota State on Tuesday. For...

Sophomore defensive tackle Keith Moore celebrates the Eagles 50-19 victory over Maine on Saturday. Moore forced and recovered a fumble, playing in a bigger role with Big Sky player of the year Jay-Tee Tuili sidelined due to a team rule violation.

Frisco Bound

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor December 15, 2018

No last second plays, no heartbreaks and no doubt. After powering through Maine, EWU will go to Frisco, Texas to play for the program’s second FCS national championship on Jan 5. The No. 3 seed Eagles...

Senior wide receivers Nsimba Webster and Terence Grady and senior tight end Henderson Belk celebrate Websters fourth quarter touchdown against UC Davis in the quarterfinals. Webster, Grady and Belk all caught touchdowns in the game.

Late drive sends Eagles to Semifinal

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor December 8, 2018

Blood pressures in the Inferno stands were on the rise in the fourth quarter, as EWU trailed with the season on the line. Senior running back Sam McPherson saved the day with a 35 yard touchdown run with...

Junior forward Uriah Howard asks for a call against Fresno State on Dec. 2. Howard scored 12 points coming off the bench.

Rebounds and free throws down Eagles

By Drew Lawson, Reporter December 2, 2018

A difficult start to the 2018-19 season continued Sunday for the EWU women’s basketball team. The Eagles (0-0, 1-5) fell to Fresno State (0-0, 4-2) by a score of 68-58, their fourth loss in a row. “I...

Sophomore forward Bobby Larue takes the ice in a home game on Nov. 9. EWU has the best win percentage in the PAC-8 this year.

Hockey splits thrilling series

By Eric McCormick, Contributor December 2, 2018

The No.9 EWU hockey club hosted No.10 Montana State over the weekend, splitting a two game series in a battle between the best teams from the PAC-8’s and Mountain West. In Friday’s game one, both...

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