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Mason Peatling graduated Big Sky MVP and conference champion.

[Photo] Senior feature: How steady Mason Peatling turned into Big Sky MVP Mason Peatling

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
June 11, 2020
The process of replacing the turf at Roos Field has begun.

[Photo] Roos Field renovation under way as work to replace turf begins

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
June 5, 2020
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[Photo] UPDATED: Fall sports filled with uncertainty at EWU

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
May 25, 2020
Biochemistry professor Jeff Corkill (left) and lab manager Fred Joslin (right) prepare "Eagle Sanitizer."

[Photo] EWU chemistry professors, design professor and design student team up to create “Eagle Sanitizer”

By Karlee Van De Venter, Reporter
April 27, 2020
Humans aren't the only ones feeling the effects of COVID-19. Many furry friends are also impacted by the crisis.

[Photo] Possible effects of COVID-19 on pets

By Star Dragon, Reporter
April 27, 2020
The EWU police department has been creating masks on their own time to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

[Photo] EWU police create masks for campus community

By Karlee Van De Venter, Reporter
April 21, 2020
EWU's normally bustling campus is now practically empty.

[Photo] Life on an empty campus

By Emily Driskel, Reporter
April 13, 2020
EWU freshman wing Kennedy Dickie led the Eagles with 20 points and seven rebounds in EWU's first round loss to Portland State Monday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball bounced in first round of Big Sky Tournament

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor
March 9, 2020
The EWU men's basketball team celebrates its Big Sky regular season title. EWU clinched the title with a 78-69 victory over Weber State Saturday.

[Photo] EWU wins outright regular season Big Sky Championship for second time in school history

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
March 7, 2020
EWU sophomore center Bella Cravens (left, No. 14) and freshman forward Milly Knowles (right, No. 21) battle for a rebound. Cravens had 20 points and 16 rebounds in EWU's 70-67 loss to Southern Utah Thursday.

[Photo] EWU battles back, but eventually falls to Southern Utah at home

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor
February 27, 2020
EWU senior forward Mason Peatling goes up for a putback layup. Peatling scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in EWU's 80-70 win over NAU Saturday.

[Photo] EWU knocks off Northern Arizona behind another Peatling double-double

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
February 22, 2020
EWU sophomore point guard Jessica McDowell-White in control against Northern Arizona on Feb. 3. McDowell-White had a double-double in EWU's win over PSU Saturday.

[Photo] EWU snuffs losing streak with win over Portland State

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor
February 15, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attempts a free throw that would give him 1,000 points for his career. Davison scored 21 points in EWU's 74-71 loss to Idaho Thursday.

[Photo] EWU digs large hole, can’t come back against last-place Idaho

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
February 14, 2020
EWU sophomore point guard Jessica McDowell-White rises up for a midrange jumper against Idaho. EWU lost to Idaho 75-46 Thursday.

[Photo] EWU falls to Idaho for 12th straight defeat

By Randle Kinswa, News Editor
February 13, 2020
EWU sophomore forward Tanner Groves boxes out for a rebound. Groves scored 16 points in EWU's 74-45 win over MSU Saturday.

[Photo] EWU bounces back with win over Montana State

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
February 8, 2020
EWU sophomore center Bella Cravens looks to make a move on Feb. 3 versus NAU. Cravens had 11 points and 10 rebounds in EWU's 77-56 loss to UM Thursday.

[Photo] Eagles fall to Lady Griz as losing streak hits 10

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
EWU freshman wing Kennedy Dickie soars to the rim. Dickie scored 16 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds in EWU's 70-62 loss to NAU Monday.

[Photo] EWU falls again despite Dickie’s double-double

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2020
EWU freshman wing Kennedy Dickie attacks the basket.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses eighth straight

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attacks the perimeter. Davison scored 20 points in EWU's 89-84 victory over Northern Colorado Monday.

[Photo] EWU knocks off Northern Colorado for another overtime victory

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
EWU players celebrate a goal during the Eagles' 6-4 victory over Montana State Saturday.

[Photo] EWU hockey splits series, gets big Senior Night win

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2020
EWU senior forward Mason Peatling ducks in for a layup. Peatling scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in EWU's 81-78 victory over Southern Utah Saturday.

[Photo] EWU comes back in regulation, hangs on in overtime to top Southern Utah

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
January 25, 2020
EWU sophomore guard Jessica McDowell-White looks to pass. McDowell-White had 18 points and 12 assists in EWU's 89-85 double-overtime loss to Montana State Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls in double overtime to first-place MSU

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2020
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. shoots a fadeaway jumper. Aiken recorded his seventh double-double of the season Tuesday against Omaha.

[Photo] EWU stays hot at home in high-scoring blowout over Omaha

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison drives to the hoop for a layup. Davison scored 39 points Sunday, two away from tying his career-high.

[Photo] Davison has big night as EWU pulls away from North Dakota

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
December 9, 2019
EWU freshman guard Jenna Dick looks to pass to the post. Dick got the start at point guard Sunday and responded by scoring a career-high 17 points.

[Photo] EWU enters win column with victory over Northwest Christian

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
December 9, 2019
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[Photo] EWU falls to Zags in The Kennel for fourth straight loss

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
November 23, 2019
EWU junior outside hitter MaKenna Davis attempts a kill. Davis led EWU with eight kills in the Eagles' three-set loss to UNC Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball swept in home finale

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2019
EWU senior forward Shane Smith celebrates a goal. Smith had two goals in EWUs 11-2 victory over Idaho Friday.

[Photo] Hunt has hat trick as Eagles roll

By Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2019
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison soars in for a dunk. Davison led all scorers with 15 points in EWUs 107-25 victory over Portland Bible College Tuesday.

[Photo] EWU soars to victory in season opener

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
EWU senior running back Antoine Custer Jr. cuts upfield. Custer had 139 rushing yards and three touchdowns in EWU's 66-38 win over NAU Saturday.

[Photo] Eagle offense hums in win over NAU

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
November 2, 2019
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. will look to build upon his successful ending to last season.

[Photo] 2019-20 EWU basketball preview

By Drew Lawson and Randle Kinswa, Sports editor and sports reporter
October 30, 2019
EWU junior outside hitter MaKenna Davis prepares to serve during the Eagles' 3-1 loss to Weber State Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball loses to Weber State

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
October 26, 2019
EWU sophomore forward Sariah Keister attacks the ball. Keister scored her sixth goal of the season in EWU's 2-0 win over NAU Sunday.

[Photo] Soccer pitches fourth straight shutout on Senior Day

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
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