Eastern downs Hawaii 89-72

Men’s basketball: Eastern Washington took a 89-72 nonconference victory over Hawaii (1-2) in Honolulu Tuesday night, the Eagles’ first road victory of the season.

Collin Chiverton led the Eagles (2-2) with 20 points. He was joined by three teammates in double figures: Cliff Ederaine (18), Cliff Colimon (15) and Jeffrey Forbes (14).

The Eagles host UC Davis on Sunday at 1:35 p.m.

Chiefs take on Swift Current

Hockey: The Spokane Chiefs play their fifth of six games against East Division teams with the Swift Current Broncos invading the Arena tonight for a 7:05 game.

Both teams have 10 wins and 23 points but the Broncos have played six more games.

The Chiefs are coming off a 6-5 shootout win over Regina. They also have one-goal wins over Brandon and Prince Albert and beat division-leading Saskatoon by two. Moose Jaw arrives in early January.

Spokane is at Portland on Friday and is home against Prince George on Saturday before embarking on its six-game Central Division road trip, beginning Tuesday in Edmonton.

CenturyLink to get new turf

Football: The Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC have announced plans to replace the playing surface at CenturyLink Field following the completion of the 2011 NFL season.

The teams announced the long-expected plans on Tuesday. The facility will get new FieldTurf “Revolution” system turf with installation beginning in February.

The previous turf was installed in 2008 and has been used for MLS, NFL and college football games. Next season, the stadium will host home games for the Sounders, Seahawks and, for one season, Washington football while Husky Stadium is being renovated.

The first major event expected to be played on the new surface will be the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League between the Sounders and Mexico’s Santos Laguna in early March.

Associated Press