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Sophomore Zoey Nelson swings at practice on April 20. Nelson finished conference play with a 5-1 record in No. 3 singles and a 7-2 record in No. 2 doubles with partner freshman Louise Waite.

[Photo] EWU women’s tennis enters Big Sky championships with all-time best conference record

April 25, 2019
Reilly Responte adresses the crowd at the ASEWU candidate debate. The race for president is down down to Responte and Key Baker.

[Photo] Key Baker and Reilly Responte face off in race for presidency

April 24, 2019
ASEWU candidates take part in a debate. The ASEWU general elections take place April 23-25.

[Photo] ASEWU primaries see improved turnout, general elections up next

April 23, 2019
Senior saxophone player Nicholas Walsh performs with Code Red at a basketball game on Feb. 28 2019. During games band members typically taunt opposing teams, including yelling 50% is still failing every time a player makes one-of-two free throw attempts.

[Photo] EWU’s band trumpets spirit for sports

April 5, 2019
Freshman guard Jessica McDowell-White shoots a free throw in EWUs 67-64 win over Montana on Feb. 9. McDowell-White made the winning shot to send the Eagles to the Big Sky Tournament championship game, after in bounding the ball off of a defender on Wednesday.

[Photo] EWU backed out of a corner by game-winner to make Big Sky tournament championship

March 13, 2019
Junior forward Uriah Howard pushes off on an Idaho State defender in EWUs 74-45 loss on Thursday. The loss guaranteed the Eagles the No. 6 seed in the upcoming Big Sky Conference Tournament.

[Photo] EWU women’s hoops tie season low in defeat to Idaho State

March 7, 2019
Junior guard Tyler Kidd sizes up a ballhandler against Sacramento State on Feb. 28. Kidd earned a starting role against Montana on Jan. 10 and has held it for 14 straight games.

[Photo] Kidd carves a path from community college to EWU starting point guard

March 6, 2019
Head coach Shantay Legans yells at a call made during EWUs 59-56 loss to Sacramento State. EWU committed 18 turnovers in the game.

[Photo] Sac State snaps EWU’s seven-game home win streak

February 28, 2019
Senior guard Karpi Morrow guides the offense in EWUs 80-66 win over Southern Utah on Thursday. Morrow had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

[Photo] Bench and back-court boost Eagles over Thunderbirds

February 21, 2019
Forward Mason Peatling rises to score a layup in the Eagles 82-57 win over Idaho on Monday. Peatling scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

[Photo] Eagles use size to bully Idaho in second half

February 18, 2019
The Eagles look on in shock as Idahos final 3-point basket is counted during Mondays 75-74 loss. The final shot was released after the final horn had sounded, but the play clock was ruled to be started early and after review the 3-pointer was counted.

[Photo] Eagles stunned by Vandals in controversial finish

February 18, 2019
The EWU bench cheers on the team in Saturdays win over Montana. The Eagles picked up their first Big Sky home win of the year in the game.

[Photo] Women complete regular season sweep of Montana

February 9, 2019
Sophomore Jacob Davison embraces senior Jesse Hunt as time expired in EWUs 82-64 win over Northern Arizona Monday night. Davison scored 14 of the Eagles first 16 points in the game.

[Photo] Davison’s hot hand torches Lumberjacks

February 4, 2019
Freshman skating club president Samantha Vo glides on the ice in the URC on Jan. 24 2019. Vo competed in figure skating until she was injured at 16 years old.

[Photo] Freshman figures Eagles need a skating club

January 31, 2019
Senior guard Kapri Marrow backs down a Sac State defender in Saturdays 73-70 loss. Morrow scored a team high 27 points.

[Photo] Eagles’ late comeback run falls short

January 26, 2019
Left to right: Throwers freshman Garrett Peoples and junior Jonny Law work their cores in training on Jan. 17. Peoples has the top mark in the shot put for EWU this year with a 16.01 meter throw in the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open on Jan. 12.

[Photo] A good throw comes from below

January 25, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison celebrates a made basket in the Eagles 85-81 win over Montana State on Saturday. Davison scored a team-high 23 points.

[Photo] Eagles sweep state of Montana

January 19, 2019
Senior hurdler Parker Bowden runs around the field house track on Jan. 10. Bowden Jr. finished second in the 60-meter hurdles at the Lauren McCuskey Memorial Open on Jan. 12.

[Photo] Track looks to find its stride during start of indoor season

January 16, 2019
Freshman guard Grace Kirscher handles the ball against Gonzaga on Nov. 11. Since the Gonzaga game Kirschers role has steadily increased and she is now second on the team in scoring with 9.9 points per game.

[Photo] Kirscher carves out scoring role

January 16, 2019
Left to right: Chad Haywood, Mitch Hunt and Hayden Boring celebrate a goal in Saturdays 10-3 win over UCLA. Lind scored a hat trick in the Eagles final conference game of the year.

[Photo] Eagles sweep Bruins, lock in No. 2 seed for PAC-8 tournament

January 12, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison drives on a Montana defender in Thursdays 78-71. Davison recorded 11 points and was one of five Eagles to score in the double digits.

[Photo] Eagles defend home court against rival Grizzlies

January 10, 2019
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.

[Photo] Late drive sends Eagles to Semifinal

December 8, 2018
Offensive line coach Jase Butorac celebrates a touchdown. EWU ran for 237 yards in the game.

[Photo] All momentum blocked

December 1, 2018
Junior runningback Antoine Custer Jr. carries the ball against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Senior Sam McPherson, junior Tamarick Pierce and Custer all scored two rushing touchdowns against the Aggies.

[Photo] Championship push starts in Cheney

November 28, 2018
David Valdovinos vaults Brittany Brattin into the air. The cheer club performs at every football, basketball and volleyball game.

[Photo] Sparking spirit in the community

November 28, 2018
Freshman guard Jessica McDowell-White sizes up a Gonzaga defender on Nov. 11. McDowell-White has made 13 3-pointers this season.

[Photo] Freshman guard McDowell-White adjusts to life in America

November 25, 2018
Sophomore linebacker Chris Ojoh looks toward the sideline after tackling a ball carrier against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Ojoh made a team-high 10 tackles filling in for injured senior Kurt Calhoun.

[Photo] No doubt about it

November 14, 2018
Senior guard Ty Gibson takes a shot against North Dakota last season. Gibson made 61 3-pointers in his junior year.

[Photo] Old guard among Eagle sharpshooters

November 14, 2018
Sophomore guard Brittany Klaman goes in for a layup against Gonzaga on Sunday. Klaman finished the game with four points.

[Photo] Eagles fall with fourth quarter woes

November 11, 2018
Senior cornerback Nzuzi Webster celebrates as he runs in an interception to open the scoring in the second half. Websters touchdown was his first of his career.

[Photo] Eagles batter Aggies in second half

November 10, 2018
Fans watch on as the EWU womens basketball team beat Simon Fraser 72-66 in a home exhibition on Sunday. There were 166 people in attendance, below last years regular season average of about 600.

[Photo] Opinion: Support your Eagle athletes

November 7, 2018
Senior Violet Kapri Morrow looks to pass against Simon Fraser on Nov. 4. Morrow scored a team-high 27 points.

[Photo] Kapri Morrow has big goals for women’s hoops

November 7, 2018
Junior forward Uriah Howard throws the ball on an in-bounds play. Howard finished the game with 11 points.

[Photo] Women start slow and finish strong in opening exhibition

November 4, 2018
Fans look on as the Eagles take on WSU on Oct. 26, 2018. Average hockey attendance is up 199 people from last years average of 478.

[Photo] Fans in full force for EWU hockey

November 1, 2018
EWU celebrates after scoring a goal. The Eagles are 10-1 after joining the Pac-8 this year.

[Photo] Eagles crush Cougars, hold first place

October 26, 2018
Hunt receives the puck against Oregon on Oct. 5. Hunt scored two goals in the Eagles 3-2 win over the Ducks.

[Photo] Freshman on a hunt for goals

October 24, 2018
The Eagles huddle up after a point. EWU lost three straight sets after winning the first to lose to Northern Colorado on Oct. 20.

[Photo] Volleyball falls short against Northern Colorado

October 20, 2018
Sophomore Zoey Nelson takes a swing during practice last week. Nelson opened her season with a 8-5 singles win over an opponent from Montana.

[Photo] Tennis team uses fall to shape up

October 17, 2018
Senior Roldan Alcobendas attempts a field goal against Washington State on Sept. 15. Alcobendas is one of six kickers in the nation to make every field goal attempt this year.

[Photo] Kicking his way into the record books

October 17, 2018
Senior Allison Raniere kicks the ball during Sundays victory over Idaho State. Raniere was one of five seniors recognized during senior day. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

[Photo] EWU soccer seniors shine on senior day

October 14, 2018
EWU freshman forward Mitch Hunt fires a shot against Oregon on Oct. 6. The Eagles and Ducks each won a game of the weekend double header.

[Photo] Eagles and Ducks Fly Even, Ruffle Feathers in Weekend Series Split

October 7, 2018
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