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Freshman forward Venky Jois was recently awarded Big Sky Freshman of the Year for his breakout performance for the Eagles this season.

Eagle men return next year with loaded roster

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor April 5, 2013

  In the face of insurmountable hardships, the Eagle men’s basketball team triumphed through adversity and showcased their resiliency. The 2012-2013 season consisted of the departure of...

Kylie Huerta drives against Montana State in the Big Sky Tournament on March 13.

Eagle women cap off season with playoff run

April 4, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] A successful season for the Eagles culminated with two hard-fought battles against stubborn opponents in postseason play that required extra time...

Eric Populus goes up for the ball during a lineout against Western Oregon.

Men’s Rugby Playoff Bound

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer March 15, 2013

  The Eastern rugby team took on the University of Oregon Ducks March 9 in Eugene, Ore., for placement in the playoffs. The Ducks and Eagles tied with a score of 19-19, and the team now...

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Freshman forward Venky Jois was recently awarded Big Sky Freshman of the Year for his breakout performance for the Eagles this season.

Men’s basketball falls just short of postseason

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor March 14, 2013

  The Eagles just could not muster up enough luck to get into the postseason. It was a week that required both wins by the Eagle men and luck to get into the Big Sky tournament. Things fell...

Athletes pregame rituals prepare them for games

Athletes’ pregame rituals prepare them for games

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter March 14, 2013

  In order to prepare for competition, some athletes turn to rituals or superstitions that they believe will bring them good luck and keep their minds focused. Both women’s basketball center...

Eagle men lose season finale, finish ninth in Big Sky

Eagle men lose season finale, finish ninth in Big Sky

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor March 10, 2013

  The Eagles just could not muster up enough luck to get into the postseason. It was a week that required both wins by the Eagle men and luck to get into the Big Sky tournament. Things fell...

Ojeda carries Eagles on Senior Night

Ojeda carries Eagles on Senior Night

March 9, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] Senior Carrie Ojeda made sure Senior Night went as planned for the Eagles. Ojeda scored a career-high 27 points and pulled in 12 rebounds in...

Jeffrey Forbes defends against Sam Houston.

Forbes cements legacy at Eastern

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer March 8, 2013

    Jeffrey Forbes holds the record for career starts, sixth in career steals, third in 3-pointers made, second in 3-pointer attempts and is the 16th Eagle in history to surpass...

Mens tennis turns corner after weekend loss

Men’s tennis turns corner after weekend loss

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor March 7, 2013

  In a season defined by close matches and tough losses, the Eagle men enjoyed their first Big Sky Conference win of the season against Northern Colorado on March 2, 5-2, after falling to Montana...

Lexie Nelson scored seven points in overtime and 24 total on 7-of-10 shooting

Nelson’s career-best 24 points lift Eagles

March 7, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] Thursday's match up against Idaho State saw 58 combined free throws, 44 personal fouls, six ties, seven lead changes and an overtime victory...

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After losing four of her first five matches, Moira Hedberg has won her last six.

Despite recent back-to-back losses, Eagles make midseason turnaround

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter March 7, 2013

    Women’s tennis started the season with five crushing losses, but now they are the ones dominating. Led by interim head coach Dustin Hinson, the Eagles' biggest win was the 7-0...

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The womens rugby  team in a scrum with the Central Washington rugby team. The game ended early due to injuries sustained by members of CWU.

Women’s rugby seeks to join league next fall

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter March 7, 2013

The women’s rugby club started the year with only five returning players, but since then their numbers have gone up to as many as 42. Co-captains Jess Knowles and Christina McDonald have been working...

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