Stories by Jim Allen for the Spokesman-Review

Sports > Gonzaga women

Jill Barta adapts, leads Gonzaga women to another big year

Sat., Feb. 11, 2017

Jill Barta is a game-changer because she’s willing to change her game to help the Bulldogs win.

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Big third quarter lifts Gonzaga women past LMU, 73-61

Thu., Feb. 9, 2017

Gonzaga women’s coach Lisa Fortier will gladly take a slice of the credit for that remarkable third quarter.

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Gonzaga women not sure which LMU team they’ll face

Wed., Feb. 8, 2017

There’s a bit more uncertainty for the Bulldogs going into their West Coast Conference matchup against Loyola Marymount.

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High-flying Eastern Washington faces tough road trip

Wed., Feb. 8, 2017

Literally and figuratively, the Eastern Washington players have come back to earth.

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Jacob Wiley, Eagles soar into national spotlight

Mon., Feb. 6, 2017

That chip on Jacob Wiley’s shoulder has been well and truly removed.

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Eastern Washington outlasts PSU 130-124 in triple OT

Sat., Feb. 4, 2017

Bogdan Bliznyuk and Jacob Wiley scored 45 each to lead Eastern to a memorable win over PSU

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Jacob Wiley powers Eastern Washington past Sacramento State in Big Sky men’s basketball

Thu., Feb. 2, 2017

You had to feel sorry for the Sacramento State big men against Eastern Washington’s Jacob Wiley

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Former Eastern Washington quarterback Reilly Hennessey ready for ‘fresh challenge’ at CWU

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 2, 2017

Reilly Hennessey just wants to play some more football.

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Eastern Washington signs 19 to letters of intent

Wed., Feb. 1, 2017

Despite losing half its staff in the offseason, Eastern Washington didn’t miss a beat during recruiting.

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Gonzaga women face key game against BYU

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 1, 2017

No disrespect to Gonzaga’s other West Coast Conference rivals, but the BYU rivalry is special.

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QB Reilly Hennessey transfers from Eastern Washington to CWU

Wed., Feb. 1, 2017

Eastern Washington quarterback Reilly Hennessey has transferred to Division II Central Washington, the school announced Wednesday.

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Eastern Washington faces tough home stand against Sac State and PSU

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 1, 2017

Eastern Washington and coach Jim Hayford have a lot to play for this week at Reese Court.

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Eastern Washington hires Big-12 assistant as new quarterbacks coach

Wed., Feb. 1, 2017

With its first coaching hire of the offseason, Eastern Washington sent a message Wednesday that passing the football will remain a priority in Cheney.

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Eastern Washington hits it big in South Puget Sound recruiting

Tue., Jan. 31, 2017

Despite all odds, Eastern Washington expects on Wednesday morning to announce one of the best football recruiting classes in school history.

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Women’s basketball notes: Gonzaga gets big lift from its bench

Tue., Jan. 31, 2017

Perhaps the rest of the West Coast Conference is out of its depth – at least compared to the Gonzaga women.

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Gonzaga women shoot down Pepperdine, 83-61

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 28, 2017

How good was the Gonzaga women’s outside shooting Saturday? Good enough to serve up free tacos for all 6,000 fans the McCarthey Athletic Center – by halftime.

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New Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best defined by work ethic, smarts

Sat., Jan. 28, 2017

Cerebral and salty but also a gifted teacher, the 38-year-old Best represents the best of Eastern football’s past and present. Now he’s the face of the future.

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Former Eastern Washington star Cooper Kupp making big impression at Senior Bowl

Fri., Jan. 27, 2017

Eastern Washington football fans have seen this before from Cooper Kupp. Now it’s the NFL’s turn.

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Colin Cowherd a big fan of Zags, Mark Few

Fri., Jan. 27, 2017

Colin Cowherd isn’t easily impressed, but he likes this year’s Gonzaga basketball team. Actually, he likes every GU team because they’re a reflection of coach Mark Few: hardworking and conscientious.

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Eastern Washington faces key trip to Montana

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 25, 2017

A cornered Grizzly is a dangerous thing. That’s what Eastern Washington faces Thursday night in Missoula as the Eagles try to stay in the upper echelon of the Big Sky Conference.

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Gonzaga women face grudge games against San Diego, Pepperdine

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 25, 2017

Make no mistake: this is Payback Week for the Gonzaga women.

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Eastern Washington announces 2017 football schedule

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 25, 2017

New coach Aaron Best will be coming full circle when he takes the Eastern Washington football team to Lubbock, Texas, for the season opener on Sept. 3.