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Senior guard Kapri Morrow shoots a free throw against Eastern Oregon University on Nov. 14. Morrow scored 14 points in the game.

Women’s basketball gets into the win column

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 14, 2018

Junior forward Uriah Howard led the way for the women’s basketball team, on the way to  earning the team’s first win of the season with a 66-45 victory over Eastern Oregon. Howard scored 16 points,...

Sophomore MaKenna Davis gets up from a dig attempt against Montana State on Nov. 8. Davis led the team in kills, blocks and aces in the match.

Losses keep piling up for EWU volleyball

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 14, 2018

As injuries mount and losses pile up, it’s clear that this is not the type of first season EWU volleyball head coach Leslie Flores-Cloud might have had in mind. With just two games remaining in the...

Junior running back Tamarick Pierce and senior lineman Beau Byus celebrate a touchdown against UC Davis on Nov. 10. EWU scored six rushing touchdowns in the game.

No doubt about it

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

Elation, excitement and relief became more visible with each turnover and subsequent score during the second half of EWU’s 59-20 win over UC Davis last Saturday. As the deficit between the teams grew,...

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

Basketball blood Basketball is a part of senior guard Ty Gibson’s family. His mom, Kathy Gibson, was the head coach of the Issaquah High School girls team for 15 years, and his sister is now in her...

Senior forward Zac Mindermann steps onto the ice against Montana Tech on Nov. 9. Mindermann served two tours with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Veterans recognized on the ice

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 12, 2018

On Veteran’s Day schools and workplaces around the country take pause to recognize those who have served in the military and armed forces, among those being service members are a number of EWU students,...

Sophomore guard Brittany Klaman goes in for a layup against Gonzaga on Sunday. Klaman finished the game with four points.

Eagles fall with fourth quarter woes

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 11, 2018

Jessica McDowell-White hit four 3-pointers and grabbed nine rebounds in her EWU debut, but it wasn’t enough as the Eagles fell 63-51 in their season opener against Gonzaga. “It’s not where we...

Senior cornerback Nzuzi Webster celebrates as he runs in an interception to open the scoring in the second half. Webster's touchdown was his first of his career.

Eagles batter Aggies in second half

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

With the year’s first snowfall comes the fact that winter is coming, and games on the football schedule become increasingly important. EWU welcomed UC Davis—the last undefeated team in the Big...

Freshman defender Ashley Valdivieso

EWU soccer player keeps cool during mid-air emergency

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

Freshman Ashley Valdivieso boarded a Southwest Airlines Co. flight to Ogden, Utah for the Big Sky soccer tournament after most of her teammates, and sat in an exit row in the middle of the plane, with...

Senior linebacker Ketner Kupp celebrates a tackle against Idaho on Oct. 27. Kupp leads the Eagles with 56 tackles this season.

Top five showdown for first place in Big Sky

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

A group of 27 seniors will stand and be honored on the Inferno this Saturday, in the midst of a clash between Big Sky title hopefuls and FCS championship contenders. Head coach Aaron Best said that...

Senior Violet Kapri Morrow looks to pass against Simon Fraser on Nov. 4. Morrow scored a team-high 27 points.

Kapri Morrow has big goals for women’s hoops

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 7, 2018

Violet Kapri Morrow has enjoyed a decorated basketball career. From being named an all-star in high school to being an All-Big Sky Third Team member lasts season, her list of accomplishments has steadily...

Sophomore guard Jack Perry takes the ball up against Syracuse on Nov. 6. The Eagles were held to just 10 points in the first half.

Eagles face tough nonconference schedule

By Taylor Newquist & Drew Lawson, Sports Editor - Reporter November 7, 2018

Women host Zags The EWU women’s basketball team tips off its regular season against Gonzaga on Sunday, with tipoff scheduled for 2:05 p.m. at Reese Court. The two teams have squared off 45 times,...

Sophomore Brittany Klaman crosses over on SFU defenders. Klaman finished the game with seven assists and six rebounds.

Women start slow and finish strong in opening exhibition

By Drew Lawson, Reporter November 4, 2018

Senior guard Violet Kapri Morrow scored 27 points and pulled in 12 rebounds as the EWU women’s basketball team won its exhibition match over Simon Fraser University 72-66 Sunday afternoon. “It’s...

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