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Mason Peatling graduated Big Sky MVP and conference champion.

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

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
June 11, 2020
Highs and lows from an eventful year of EWU athletics

Highs and lows from an eventful year of EWU athletics

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
June 8, 2020

Lease signing uncertainty potential byproduct of COVID-19

By Lauren Reichenbach, Copy Editor
June 5, 2020
The process of replacing the turf at Roos Field has begun.

Roos Field renovation under way as work to replace turf begins

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
June 5, 2020

[Video] UPDATED: Fall sports filled with uncertainty at EWU

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
May 25, 2020

[Video] EWU coaches adjust to pandemic-style recruiting: Part three of a three-part series

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
May 6, 2020
EWU head coach Shantay Legans gives instruction during EWU's 74-71 loss to Idaho Thursday. Legans was largely unhappy with EWU's effort in the game on February 14th, 2020.

[Video] EWU coaches adjust to pandemic-style recruiting: Part two of a three-part series

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
May 5, 2020
EWU players take the field during the 2019 season. As of press time, no EWU players had signed a UDFA contract or been invited to a rookie minicamp with an NFL team.

[Video] Laying the Law-COVID-19 didn’t do small school football players any favors

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
Biochemistry professor Jeff Corkill (left) and lab manager Fred Joslin (right) prepare "Eagle Sanitizer."

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] EWU bounces back with win over Montana State

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
February 8, 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.

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

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

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

[Video] 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.

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

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
January 25, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison drives to the hoop for a layup. Davison scored 39 points Sunday, two away from tying his career-high.

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

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
December 9, 2019
Thousands make their way through downtown Spokane on Sunday as a part of the 43rd annual Bloomsday.

[Photo] Bloomsday brings out EWU track and field members

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
May 6, 2019
Senior wide receiver Jayson Williams earned the Red-White game's MVP award after catching four passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns.

[Photo] EWU concludes spring camp with annual Red-White game

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 28, 2019
Rain steadily poured down onto Roos Field at the 47th annual Puller Invitational on Saturday. Wind gusts reached as high as 26 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

[Photo] EWU track and field dominates Pelluer Invitational amid rough weather conditions

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 13, 2019
Then-junior forward Saige Lyons shakes off a Weber State defender on Oct. 12, 2018. Lyons scored three goals on 30 shots last year.

[Photo] EWU soccer sports new faces in spring lineup

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 10, 2019
Sophomore distance runner Issac Barville leads the pack in the 1,500-meter run at the WAR XII on April 6. Barville finished the race first overall with a time of 3:50.62.

[Photo] EWU’s Barville battles injuries, but is in for the long haul

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 7, 2019
Left: Freshman pitcher Cassidy Kennedy hits ground balls at practice. Right: Baseball club president Jake Richards steps onto a mound during practice. The softball and baseball clubs practiced in the field house in the winter, while the snow was on the ground in preparation for their spring seasons.

[Photo] EWU baseball and softball clubs keep hardball spirit alive

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 5, 2019
Senior forward Amira Chandler plays defense against Portland State on Jan. 24. The Eagles lost to the Vikings three times this year, including the 61-59 result in the tournament championship game on Friday.

[Photo] EWU women’s basketball falls to Portland State in Big Sky Tournament championship

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison admires a shot in EWU's 88-78 win over Northern Colorado on Feb. 16. Davison suffered a high ankle sprain in the game against the Bears and is doubtful to return for the Big Sky Conference Tournament.

[Photo] EWU men’s hoops on a roll, enter Big Sky Tournament as No. 3 seed

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
March 13, 2019
Contestant Bradley Alexander II presenting his pitch during the second qualifying round of the business pitch competition. Alexander II placed second in the event and will move on to the semifinals.

[Photo] Semifinals set for business pitch competition

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter
March 3, 2019
Juniors Mason Peatling and Tyler Kidd swarm freshman Kim Aiken, after Aiken made a buzzer beating 3-pointer to give EWU a 68-66 win on Saturday. Aiken led the Eagles with 19 points in the game.

[Photo] Aiken’s 3-pointer steals win at the buzzer

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
March 2, 2019
Junior forward Leya DePriest celebrates a 3-pointer in the Eagles' 81-76 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday. EWU made a season high 13 3-pointers in the victory.

[Photo] Eagles’ 3-point scoring lifts them over Lumberjacks

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
February 23, 2019
Senior forward Alissa Sealby watches a shot in the Eagles' 61-47 loss to Montana State on Thursday. Sealby shot 3-13 from the field.

[Photo] Women lose sixth straight on Reese Court

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
February 7, 2019
Freshman forward Kim Aiken drives to the hoop in Saturdays 82-79 win over Southern Utah. Aiken scored a career high 24 points.

[Photo] Aiken lifts Eagles over Thunderbirds

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
February 2, 2019
Tailgate road leads to the upper parking lot behind Roos Field. Red signs have been placed around the EWU campus to help guide new students and visitors.

[Photo] New street signs provide easier navigation across campus

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter
January 10, 2019
Bella Cravens and Leya DePriest cheer on the team late in the game against Northern Colorado on Monday. The Bears are yet to lose in Big Sky play this year.

[Photo] First place Northern Colorado outlasts Eagles in overtime

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 8, 2019
Junior forward Uriah Howard asks for a call against Fresno State on Dec. 2. Howard scored 12 points coming off the bench.

[Photo] Rebounds and free throws down Eagles

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
December 2, 2018
Sophomore MaKenna Davis gets up from a dig attempt against Montana State on Nov. 8. Davis led the team in kills, blocks and aces in the match.

[Photo] Losses keep piling up for EWU volleyball

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 14, 2018
(Left to right) Tyler Davis, Ian Taylor and Avery Scheiwiller present their business idea to judges. The team placed sixth in the qualifying round, earning a spot in the semifinals.

[Photo] Aspiring EWU entrepreneurs compete for $5,000

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter
November 8, 2018
Senior linebacker Ketner Kupp celebrates a tackle against Idaho on Oct. 27. Kupp leads the Eagles with 56 tackles this season.

[Photo] Top five showdown for first place in Big Sky

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Members of the Brazilian ju-jitsu club grapple in practice on Oct. 22. The club meets bi-weekly in Reece Pavilion 309B.

[Photo] Learning life lessons through martial arts

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 3, 2018
Sophomore Eric Barriere takes a snap against Idaho on Oct. 27. Barriere finished the game with a career-high 326 yards passing.

[Photo] Eagles to face Northern Colorado as Barriere takes starting QB role

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
Senior midfielder Allison Raniere awaits a corner kick in a match against Portland State on Sept. 23. Raniere was an All-Big Sky honorable mention.

[Photo] Two-time defending champions EWU bounced in first round of Big Sky Tournament

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
Chavez leaps on a cross against Weber State on Oct. 12. Chavez scored in each of the Eagles last three games

[Photo] Chavez kicks EWU back into gear

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 28, 2018
Sophomore Eric Barriere throws a pass against Idaho. Barriere threw for a career high 326 yards in the game.

[Photo] Eagles win, Barriere era begins

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
October 27, 2018
Senior cornerback D'londo Tucker smiles as he leaves the field against Southern Utah on Oct. 6. Tucker has 24 tackles and an interception this year.

[Photo] Vandals come to Cheney for the first time in 24 years

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Junior Sage Lyons shoves off a Weber State defender on Oct. 12. Lyons scored the second goal in the Eagles 2-0 win against Southern Utah last Sunday.

[Photo] Soccer clinches sixth playoff spot

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 24, 2018
EWU junior Saige Lyons fights for the ball against Weber State on Oct. 3. The Eagles lost 1-0.

[Photo] Eagles fall to Weber State, face uphill battle to make postseason

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 13, 2018
The EWU volleyball team awaits a serve from Sacramento State on Oct. 6. The Eagles lost the match 3-0.

[Photo] EWU Volleyball falls in straight sets again

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 7, 2018
EWU sophomore QB Eric Barriere drops back to pass against Southern Utah University on Oct. 6. The Eagles beat the Thunderbirds 55-17.

[Photo] Barriere leads Eagles over Thunderbirds

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
October 6, 2018
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