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Tanner Groves goes for a dunk.

Looking ahead-men’s basketball

By Randle Kinswa, Co-Managing Editor/Sports Editor
January 14, 2021
Basketball is a part of Spokane's culture. Successful programs at Gonzaga and Hoopfest—the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament fuel the city's love for the game.

A Catch Up on Men’s Basketball

By Randle Kinswa, Co-Managing Editor/Sports Editor
January 6, 2021
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison drives to the hoop. Davison led EWU in scoring with 17 points Saturday Dec 21, 2019.

Opening Weekend of Men’s Basketball

By Randle Kinswa, Co-Managing Editor/Sports Editor
December 1, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attacks the basket. Davison scored 26 points in EWU's 71-69 victory over PSU Saturday.

EWU basketball teams look forward to their seasons

By Randle Kinswa, Co-Managing Editor/Sports Editor
October 28, 2020
Athletic director Lynn Hickey and senior associate athletics director for external affairs Devon Thomas sit in front of the board of trustees on Friday. The BOT approved Hickey's decision to postpone the Roos Field renovation proposal until another meeting in October. This meeting occurred in 2019.

A catch-up on EWU athletics

By Randle Kinswa, Co-Managing Editor/Sports Editor
September 29, 2020
EWU head coach Shantay Legans walks to the bench in the Eagles' first meeting with Montana on Jan. 10. EWU lost to the Grizzlies 68-62 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship game for the second straight year in 2019.

Laying the Law: Rudy Gobert, The Cabana Inn and my brief, school-funded trip to Boise

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
March 23, 2020
Jacob and Tanner Groves cheer after a made basket. The Groves are key members off EWU’s bench.

Getting to know the Groves Bros

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
Left: EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. wears No. 24, one of Kobe Bryant's numbers. Photo by Mckenzie Ford for the Easterner. Right: Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.

EWU men’s and women’s basketball players and coaches reflect on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant

By Drew Lawson and Randle Kinswa
February 5, 2020
EWU freshman point guard Ellis Magnuson has his shot blocked by Montana's Derrick Carter-Hollinger. EWU lost to UM 90-63 Thursday.

Eagles thumped by Griz in disappointing home loss

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
January 9, 2020
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. shoots a jump shot over a Montana defender. UM returns to Reese Court Thursday for an important Big Sky Conference matchup.

Eags take on Griz in important Reese Court showdown

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
January 8, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attacks the basket. Davison scored 26 points in EWU's 71-69 victory over PSU Saturday.

EWU hangs on to beat PSU behind trio of big performances

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
January 4, 2020
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. shoots a fadeaway jumper. Aiken recorded his seventh double-double of the season Tuesday against Omaha.

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

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
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