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

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

The Easterner
Senior forward Bogdan Bliznyuk shoots a free throw against Northern Arizona on March 3. With this made free throw, Bliznyuk set a new single-season NCAA record with 74-straight made from the charity stripe | Richard Clark IV for The Easterner

EWU men’s basketball secures No. 3 seed, Bliznyuk named MVP

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor • March 5, 2018

EWU men’s basketball head coach Shantay Legans has been saying it all season: The Eagles have the best player in the league. On March 5, the majority of the Big Sky Conference coaches agreed—senior...

Senior forward Delaney Hodgins uses a screen against Idaho State on Feb. 24. Hodgins set the Big Sky Conference single-game record with 46 points against Northern Arizona on March 2 | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball snags No. 3 seed as Hodgins makes history

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter • March 4, 2018

To say Delaney Hodgins had a productive week would be an understatement. In the final week of the regular season, the senior forward set her single-game career high in points, not once, but twice. With...

(left to right) Junior Parker Bowden (2nd, 60m hurdles), senior Rebecca Tarbert (1st, 60m), freshman Alexis Rolan (2nd, 60m; 2nd, 200m), junior Larry Still (1st, pole vault), junior Elizabeth Prouty (1st, pole vault) and junior Aaron Pullin (3rd, pole vault) pose with their medals | Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics

Six Eagles medal at Big Sky Indoor Championship

By Taylor Newquist, Contributor • February 28, 2018

The EWU track team returned from the Big Sky Indoor Championships in Flagstaff, Arizona last weekend with three newly crowned, title winning athletes. The women's team finished the weekend fourth overall...

Senior forward Bogdan Bliznyuk shooting a layup against Montana on Feb. 15. Bliznyuk became the 5th player in Big Sky history to eclipse 2,000 points on Feb. 24 versus Idaho State | Richard Clark IV for The Easterner

EWU men’s basketball wins fourth straight as regular season winds down

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor • February 28, 2018

For the first time in two seasons, the EWU men’s basketball team swept a Big Sky Conference weekend on the road. After going no better than 1–1 every conference weekend away from Reese Court last season,...

(left to right) Senior forward Mariah Cunningham, senior team manager Sarah Kroontje and senior forward Delaney Hodgins pose with Swoop before the EWU women beat Idaho State 66–64 on Feb. 24. The Eagles are in a four-way tie for third place in the Big Sky with two conference games remaining | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball wins final two at home as Hodgins eclipses 2,000 points

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter • February 26, 2018

The EWU women’s basketball team took a big step forward in its quest to wrap up a top-four seed in the Big Sky Conference championship tournament, which will be held March 5-10 in Reno, Nevada. The Eagles—who...

Senior Rebecca Tarbert (center) competes at an outdoor meet last season. Target enters the Big Sky Championship ranked first in the 60 meters with a time of 7.57 seconds | Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics

Track & Field: Big Sky Championship Preview

By Taylor Newquist, Contributor • February 21, 2018

The EWU track team will compete in the Big Sky Indoor Championships this Thursday, Feb. 22 in Flagstaff, Ariz. Fifty-two Eagles are in events with 26 athletes from both the men’s and women’s teams. “We...

Redshirt freshman guard Amy Hartleroad in defensive position during the team's win Sacramento State on Feb. 3. The Eagles are 8–6 in Big Sky Conference play and tied for fifth place | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball picks up road split in Montana

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter • February 20, 2018

The EWU women’s basketball team split a pair of conference games on the road, beating Montana 75–72 on Feb. 15, and losing to Montana State 77–74 on Feb. 17. The Eagles are now 8–6 in Big Sky Conference...

Senior guard Sir Washington extends for a layup in EWU's win over Montana on Feb. 15. Washington is averaging 8.5 points per game in Big Sky Conference play | Richard Clark IV for The Easterner

EWU men’s basketball sweeps home pair to remain in 4th place

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor • February 19, 2018

There's been no place like home for the EWU men's basketball team this season. In 2017-18, the Eagles are 14–13 overall; 9–1 at Reese Court, 1–1 at neutral sites and 4–11 on the road. Focusing...

Former men's basketball player Tyler Harvey uses a screen from teammate Bogdan Bliznyuk in 2014-15. Harvey currently plays professionally in France for the Antibes Sharks | Photo courtesy of The Easterner Archives

Tyler Harvey: from walk-on to basketball royalty

By Brandon Cline and Michael Brock • February 14, 2018

Former EWU men’s basketball star Tyler Harvey is no stranger to transformation. In 2011, Harvey graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, growing an absurd 11 inches during...

Senior forward Bogdan Bliznyuk against North Dakota on Jan. 25. Bliznyuk had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists in the loss to Idaho on Feb. 9 | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU men’s basketball narrowly drops thriller in Moscow

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor • February 14, 2018

It is rare that a rivalry matchup consistently lives up to its lofty billing, however EWU men's basketball versus Idaho continues to do so. The most recent classic in the clash—a 66-64 home victory...

Sophomore Keshun McGee jumps during the 2017 outdoor season. McGee placed first in the long jump and second in the triple jump at the Husky Classic | Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics

Track finishes strong, awaits conference championship

By Taylor Newquist, Contributor • February 14, 2018

The EWU track and field teams finished their indoor regular season last weekend at the Husky Classic in Seattle. The Eagles had six top-three finishes, led by sophomore jumper Keshun McGee with first place...

Freshman guard Brittany Klaman surveys the Portland State defense on Feb. 3. Klaman had seven points, three assists and two rebounds in the team's loss to Idaho on Feb. 9 | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball falls to Idaho on the road

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter • February 10, 2018

The EWU women’s basketball team dropped its third straight road game on Feb. 9, falling to Idaho 85–71. The Eagles are now 1–4 on the road in Big Sky Conference play. The Eagles took a quick lead...

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