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EWU soccer drops BSC opener

EWU soccer drops BSC opener

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor September 21, 2018

In soccer you can outplay your opponent on both ends of the field, but if you can’t get the ball in the net, you can still lose. The EWU soccer team opened Big Sky Conference play against Sacramento...

Eagles trounce Vandals in hockey opener

Eagles trounce Vandals in hockey opener

By Drew Lawson, Contributor September 21, 2018

It didn’t take long for the EWU Men’s Hockey team to make a statement as new members of the Pac-8 Conference. The Eagles started their season strong Friday, routing the rival Idaho Vandals 11-2 in...

Sophomore midfielder Sariah Keister during EWU soccer's 0-0 tie against South Dakota State on Sunday. With the draw, the Eagles end their non-conference slate with a record of 4-3-2.

Eagles continue to struggle in front of goal

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor September 16, 2018

A lack of goals continues to haunt the EWU soccer team. The Eagles wrapped up non-conference play today with a 0-0 tie against South Dakota State, and will take a 4-3-2 record into conference play next...

EWU RB Tamarick Pierce finds some open space during EWU's 59-24 loss to Washington State on Sept. 15 | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Eagles claw, but can’t dig out of first half hole

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

The EWU football team was unable to re-create the special upset victory it had in Pullman just two years ago. Tonight, WSU led the entire game, resulting in a 59-24 loss for the Eagles. The Eagles...

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No. 6 EWU look to spoil No. 18 NAU’s home opener

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

The Eagles continue their non-conference schedule with a trip to Flagstaff, Arizona, for a top 25 matchup against fellow Big Sky foe Northern Arizona this Saturday. The Lumberjacks are fresh off of a 30-10...

The EWU colors fly before the football season opener against Central Washington University on Sept. 1. EWU beat CWU 58-13 | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Nsimba roars past the Wildcat defense

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

A 50-yard touchdown pass from Gage Gubrud to Nsimba Webster opened the Eagles’ 2018 season, and Webster was not done yet. He racked in ten receptions for 212 yards and two touchdowns, and Gubrud would...

Sophomore Goalkeeper Kelsee Winston leads the Eagles off the field following a 2-0 loss to Boise State. Winston had five saves in the match | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU soccer falls to Boise State at home

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor September 1, 2018

The EWU soccer team suffered its first home loss on Friday, falling to Boise State, 2-0. The offense never got off the ground, and the defense made crucial mistakes at key times as the Eagles got shut...

Senior forward Allison Raniere performs a corner kick in the first half of EWU's 2-1 victory over Grambling State on August 26. Raniere would later have the game winning goal | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU soccer downs Grambling State

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor August 26, 2018

For the first time this season, the EWU soccer team picked up a victory in regulation today at home against Grambling State. Last week after a 1-0 victory in extra time against CSU Bakersfield, EWU...

The EWU football team takes the field before its scrimmage on August 25 | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Freshmen feel a part of the Eagle family

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor August 25, 2018

The EWU football team stepped onto Roos field today for its second scrimmage of training camp, one week before the season opener against Central Washington University. Ahead of the scrimmage head coach...

Senior forward Allison Raniere heads the ball against South Dakota on August 24 | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU soccer plays to 1-1 draw

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor August 24, 2018

For the second home match in a row, the EWU soccer team completely outplayed its opponent in every aspect the game, except the score. The Eagles led the University of South Dakota in shots 24-6 and shots-on-goal...

The EWU soccer team is introduced to the crowd before its season opener on August 17. The Eagles defeated CSU Bakersfield 1-0 in overtime | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU soccer needs extra time to get first win of 2018

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor August 17, 2018

It took 95 minutes and 26 shots, but the EWU soccer team finally got its first goal of the season in extra time today. The goal just happened to be a bizarre golden goal by sophomore forward Emma Vanderhyden. Five...

EWU football takes the field for its second practice of the season | Taylor Newquist for The Easterner

Eagles get back to business

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor August 7, 2018

The fields behind Reese Court were filled with a high energy group of Eagles yesterday as the EWU football team flew through its second practice of the season. Earlier in the day, STATS polling ranked...

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