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The Easterner

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

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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...

Sophomore Tamir Hill celebrates with Sophomore Kedrick Johnson after Johnson returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown at the end of the first half. The Eagles scored 13 points on special teams and seven on defense.

All momentum blocked

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

With the offense stalling and momentum waning at the end of the first half, Nicholls State lined up for a 37-yard field goal to give them a 14-point lead, but junior defensive lineman Dylan Ledbetter had...

Cooper Kupp and Shaq Hill celebrate a touchdown in the 2016 semifinal against Youngstown State. EWU ultimately lost the game when the Penguins scored a last second touchdown.

Playoffs make heroes and heartbreak

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

There have been 11 playoff games on Roos field since the Eagles won the National Championship in 2010. EWU has won seven of those games, losing three times in the semifinals. This year the Eagles start...

Senior defensive end Jim Townsend celebrates a sack against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Townsend has three sacks this year.

Championship push starts in Cheney

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

Roos Field is no stranger to playoff football, with 11 postseason games being hosted by EWU since winning the National Championship in 2010. The Eagles have ultimately been disappointed on their home...

David Valdovinos and Brittany Brattin of the cheer club face the crowd at the football game against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Brattin has been a member of the club for three years.

Sparking spirit in the community

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 28, 2018

Fans cheering on the Eagles at Roos Field or Reese Court are familiar with the cheerleaders’ role in leading the support, but may not know the amount of work that goes into being part of the cheer club. “We’re...

Freshman guard Jessica McDowell-White sizes up a Gonzaga defender on Nov. 11. McDowell-White has made 13 3-pointers this season.

Freshman guard McDowell-White adjusts to life in America

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 25, 2018

Before coming to EWU from Australia,  Jessica McDowell-White had never been to America before. In the few months she’s been here, she’s taken a liking to cinnamon rolls and hitting 3-pointers for...

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

It took a game tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation and a career-high 32 points from senior forward Jesse Hunt, but EWU got into the win column for the first time this season. The Eagles (1-3) beat...

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