A defining moment for the Eagles tonight
Eastern Washington's sports success isn't defined by its failures and successes against Montana, but sometimes it feels that way. Tonight is no exception.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015
NCAA berth on the line in Missoula tonight
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Tonight's the night. The night we find out if we have one local team in the NCAA tournament or two. Will Eastern Washington join Gonzaga in the tournament? And will there be any controversy? Read on.
Eagles are one win away from NCAAs
After another great shooting performance, Eastern Washington is on the brink
Morning links: Arizona vs. Oregon for the Pac-12 tournament championship 6
No player had a bigger impact on the Pac-12 conference this season than Oregon's Joseph Young and his biggest moment came on the grandest stage yet of his career.
Chiefs slow down Winterhawks
The Spokane Chiefs' Western Hockey League regular season is down to six games in the next nine days. Friday's win over Portland should give them high hopes for postseason. Read story
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
Harvey's abilities fit in nicely with this area's history
A GRIP ON SPORTS • We have been blessed around here with more than our share of great college basketball players. Heck, in the last decade we've been able to watch a player of the year (Gonzaga's Adam Morrison) and one of the NBA's best guards (WSU's Klay Thompson). And now there's another one in Tyler Harvey. Read on.
Previewing today's EWU semifinal game
Here's a look at today's men's Big Sky Conference semifinal game between Eastern and Sacramento State. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
It's a day of opportunity for Eastern
With both basketball teams in the Big Sky tournament semifinals, the Eagles have a chance to make a statement today
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015
Chiefs' end-of-season play will affect playoff matchup
The Spokane Chiefs will play their final seven WHL regular-season games in the next 10 days. The outcome of those games will have a strong bearing on playoff assignments. Read story
Afternoon links: WSU's season ends in Las Vegas
Washington State's ignominious loss to California on Wednesday was a bitter end for the Cougars.
Vandals fight in Big Sky quarterfinal, but fall to EWU: Verlin radio comments
Eastern Washington's Tyler Harvey goes off for 42 points as Eagles make multiple Idaho leads evaporate in 91-83 Big Sky Tournament quarterfinal triumph over the Vandals.
Complacency isn't one of the Hawks' problems 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • One of the big selling points of youth sports revolves around learning "life lessons." Well, such things are not limited to the young. Seahawks' general manager John Schneider pointed out a "life lesson" yesterday everyone in business should listen to. Read on.
It's all happening in Missoula
The Big Sky Conference men's and women's basketball tournaments unfold at the University of Montana
WHL notes: Chiefs' celebration placed on hold
The Spokane Chiefs could have clinched a postseason berth on Wednesday night despite not being on the ice. But the Kamloops Blazers won and delayed the Chiefs' official clinching, which should come soon. Read WHL notes
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015
WSU falls to Cal in the Pac-12 Tournament's first round 1
Washington State seemed a little sluggish in the Pac-12 tournament's noon game, while California couldn't have looked more refreshed.
WSU locker room interviews
After the postgame press conference I spoke with a few WSU players. Here is what they had to say.
Ranked Portland next for Chiefs
The Portland Winterhawks, the Spokane Chiefs' opponent Friday at the Arena, have worked themselves back into the Canadian Hockey League's Top 10 rankings. Read story
Washington State Pac-12 tournament postgame press conference
Washington State coach Ernie Kent joined Ike Iroegbu and Josh Hawkinson to address the media following WSU's loss to California.
Postgame quotes: California
California coach Cuonzo Martin joined players David Kravish and Jordan Mathews while speaking to the media after the win over Washington State.
Zag roundup
Gonzaga accomplished several things in Las Vegas. Another WCC title, revenge for losing to BYU in the regular-season finale and perhaps most importantly, the Zags seemed to find their November-January stride. "We got back to playing the way we’ve played the majority of the season,”…
Bill Pierce's Almanac: Marycliff's brief splash in the GSL 1
When the girls took to the basketball courts in 1976 to inaugurate the first season of the Greater Spokane League they fielded one more team than the boys. Marycliff, a small girl’s school, was an active member for the first three years.
There is a new synonym for consistency around here
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Around the sporting world, you will find a lot of nice words said about one trait: consistency. And rightfully so. We have a great example in our backyard. Read on.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015
Zags defeat BYU, earn third straight title
Gonzaga seemed to improve with each WCC tournament game, starting with a quarterfinal victory over San Francisco, the strong second half against Pepperdine and a 40-minute effort against a tough BYU squad in Tuesday's title game. My unedited game story is below. Colin Mulvany's photos…
GU vs. BYU in WCC championship game
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered GU's game against BYU. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
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