EAGLES

Eastern seems to have found a combination that works: Play on the road.

At least it worked again Thursday night against Sacramento State. The Hornets (7-13 overall, 2-5 in Big Sky play) were just what the Eagles needed to raise their record to 11-10 overall and 5-4 in Big Sky play (including 3-2 away from Cheney), just a game behind Idaho State (5-2) and Saturday's opponent Weber State (6-3).

Of course, 31 points from Rodney Stuckey and 21 points and nine rebounds from Paul Butorac didn't hurt.

Neither did a little team bonding.

"The cohesion and chemistry is very good right now," said Eagle coach Mike Burns in a press release. "There have been some questions about that lately. But I know? we had a very happy group in the locker room tonight."

The Eagles, who haven't had more than a two-game winning streak or a two-game losing streak this season, will go for three consecutive wins Saturday in Ogden, Utah.

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