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Sat., Nov. 15, 2014
Getting out of bed for EWU’s morning show a real eye-opener
Up before the sun, the mercury and common sense to ring in the start of college basketball Friday morning. It’s Eastern Washington tipping it off at 8 a.m. against Texas …

Thu., Nov. 13, 2014
Eastern men will rise, hope to shine in early-morning opener
How about some extra shots with that espresso? A dunk with your doughnut? No problem: The Eastern Washington basketball team will serve them up on Friday at Reese Court.

Mon., Nov. 10, 2014
Eastern pulls away from Puget Sound
Even after a 34-point win Sunday afternoon, Eastern Washington basketball coach Jim Hayford saw plenty of room for improvement. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been happy as a coach …
Sun., Nov. 9, 2014
Eastern rolls past UPS in exhibition
Even after a 34-point win Sunday afternoon, Eastern Washington basketball coach Jim Hayford saw plenty of room for improvement.
Thu., Oct. 23, 2014
EWU men picked to finish 2nd in Big Sky; Idaho 7th
Despite missing the postseason the last two years, the Eastern Washington men’s basketball team is has been picked to finish second by Big Sky Conference coaches and third by the …

Fri., Oct. 3, 2014
Gonzaga begins NCAA basketball title quest
The Gonzaga Bulldogs, listed inside the top 15 in several preseason basketball polls, will hold their first practice today at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The Zags, coming off a 29-7 …

Fri., Oct. 3, 2014
Blanchette: Perrault did Eagles (and Cougs) proud
Eastern Washington’s athletic hall of fame welcomes another class Saturday, and it includes a man whose last collegiate feat was to quarterback Washington State to victory in the Apple Cup. …
Tue., July 8, 2014
Eastern’s Seiferth signs with German professional club
Eastern Washington University 6-foot-10 center Martin Seiferth will return to his native Germany for an opportunity to play professional basketball for Alba in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague in 2014-15, EWU …
Sat., June 7, 2014
Big Sky examines predetermined site for basketball tourney
By March 2016, the Big Sky Conference may hold its men’s and women’s basketball championships at predetermined sites. Or it may stick to the current format, which rewards the regular-season …

Wed., May 14, 2014
Eastern, Jim Hayford agree on new contract
Eastern Washington is in “agreement mode” on a new five-year contract for basketball coach Jim Hayford, athletic director Bill Chaves said Tuesday afternoon. “It’s not finalized, but it’s going through …

Mon., March 10, 2014
EWU’s Harvey on Big Sky all-league team
As Eastern Washington guard Tyler Harvey elevated his game this season, the Big Sky Conference took notice.
Mon., Feb. 24, 2014
Eagles host Portland State
Men’s basketball: Eastern Washington is one of the hottest basketball teams in the Big Sky Conference, but the Eagles still need at least two more wins to secure a spot …

Thu., Feb. 20, 2014
Full-court pressure
She never played basketball, but Sara Fortier is pretty quick off the dribble. It’s halftime at Reese Court, and her grandson Calvin is twirling his milk straw all over Sara’s …
Wed., Feb. 19, 2014
Life is a full-court press for coaching couple
Craig and Lisa Fortier work hard every day, raising a family against a full-court press of practices, games, meetings and recruiting trips – and they wouldn’t have it any other …

Wed., Feb. 12, 2014
Late bloomer Harvey shines for Eagles
Tyler Harvey is the leading scorer in the Big Sky Conference and the offensive engine that drives the Eagles. He is averaging 21.1 points per game and shooting 44.3 percent.
Mon., Jan. 27, 2014
Eastern falls to PSU despite 32 from Ognjen Miljkoic
Andre Winston Jr. scored 23 points as Portland State got hot in the second half and came back to defeat Eastern Washington 92-83 Monday night despite the 32 points from …
Mon., Jan. 27, 2014
EWU plays at Portland State tonight
The Eastern Washington men’s basketball team returns to the road to play at Portland State tonight. The Eagles are unbeaten at home and winless on the road in Big Sky …
Mon., Dec. 23, 2013
Seton Hall rolls Eastern Washington 92-70
NEWARK, N.J. – Freshman guard Jaren Sina took care of the ball in his first start at point guard and senior swingman Fuquan Edwin continued to take the ball away …
Sun., Dec. 22, 2013
Seton Hall rolls past Eastern, 92-70
Freshman guard Jaren Sina took care of the ball in his first start at point guard and senior swingman Fuquan Edwin continued to take the ball away at a record …
Fri., Dec. 20, 2013
Eastern will meet Seton Hall, UConn
Big Sky Conference basketball play is around the corner, but Eastern Washington is going out of its way to get in two more tune-up games. The Eagles (5-4) will play …
Mon., Dec. 16, 2013
Eastern Washington still can’t solve UC Irvine
Eastern Washington faced a tall order Sunday afternoon against UC Irvine, and the Eagles made it halfway up the mountain. However, second-half slumps from the field and at the free-throw …
Sun., Dec. 15, 2013
EWU still can’t solve Anteaters
Second-half slumps from the field and at the free-throw line cost the Eastern Washington Eagles dearly in a 70-61 nonconference home basketball loss against UC Irvine at Reese Court on …
Mon., Dec. 9, 2013
EWU no match for Saint Mary’s
MORAGA, Calif. – Brad Waldow scored 24 points to lead five Gaels in double figures as Saint Mary’s scored a wire-to-wire 93-65 men’s basketball victory over Eastern Washington on Sunday …

Sun., Dec. 8, 2013
Saint Mary’s too much for EWU
Brad Waldow scored 24 points to lead five Gaels in double figures as Saint Mary’s scored a wire-to-wire 93-65 men’s basketball victory over Eastern Washington on Sunday night.

Fri., Nov. 29, 2013
Eagles remain perfect at home
Tyler Harvey scored a career-high 30 points to lead Eastern Washington to an 82-75 win over Seattle Friday night.

Thu., Nov. 28, 2013
Against some tough odds, EWU’s Anthony Larry has found a solid path
When Anthony Larry first held his baby son in the spring of 2012, he promised never to let go. Not the way his own father did 20 years earlier. “I …
Mon., Nov. 25, 2013
UC Irvine rolls past Eastern Washington 81-58
IRVINE, Calif. – Luke Nelson scored 19 points and Alex Young added 16 as UC Irvine defeated Eastern Washington 81-58 Sunday on the final day of the 2K Sports Classic. …

Sun., Nov. 24, 2013
Anteaters defeat EWU men
Luke Nelson scored 19 points and Alex Young added 16 as UC Irvine defeated Eastern Washington 81-58 Sunday on the final day of the 2K Sports Classic.

Thu., Nov. 21, 2013
No. 24 Gonzaga improves to 3-1 with win over Eastern
The Eastern Washington Eagles twice scratched within distance, but the Gonzaga women’s basketball team pulled away at the end for a 78-58 victory. The win puts No. 24 Gonzaga at …

Wed., Nov. 20, 2013
Eastern basketball rebounds with home win
As they buried Walla Walla on Tuesday night, the Eastern Washington basketball team also put to rest the memories of a loss at Washington two nights earlier. “At the end …