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Jacob Wiley’s career night helps Eastern shut down Montana State

Thu., Jan. 5, 2017

Times have changed at Reese Court. Now it’s the other guys who live and die with the 3-point shot.

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Troy Taylor, EWU gained from one-year partnership

Wed., Jan. 4, 2017

Troy Taylor made the most of his one year as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Eastern Washington, and so did the Eagles.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Cold-shooting Gonzaga women look for consistency Thursday against San Francisco

Wed., Jan. 4, 2017

A little consistency will go a long way in helping the Gonzaga women regroup from a pair of stinging losses.

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EWU basketball hosts Montana schools this week

Wed., Jan. 4, 2017

After taking a big win on the road, Eastern Washington gets a chance to protect its perfect home record this week against the Montana schools.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Women’s notebook: Gonzaga ‘searches for identity’ after slow start to WCC season

Tue., Jan. 3, 2017

Long after the crowd left the McCarthey Athletic Center on Saturday, several Pacific women’s basketball players gathered for a selfie to celebrate their 65-63 win over the Zags.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga women lose to Pacific, fall to 0-2 in WCC

Sat., Dec. 31, 2016

Laura Stockton has made that shot before. And surely will again. But not on Saturday afternoon.

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Eastern Washington travels to fierce rival Idaho for Big Sky opener

Thu., Dec. 29, 2016

Even with snow on the highway, this one should be worth the trip.

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Big Sky race should be competitive

Wed., Dec. 28, 2016

Trying to pick a favorite to win the Big Sky Conference basketball title? Don’t look at the records.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women look to regain WCC basketball title

Tue., Dec. 27, 2016

The Gonzaga women have a 9-2 record, some signature wins and a full head of steam heading into West Coast Conference play.

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Stellar season for Eastern Washington football could lead to another

Sat., Dec. 24, 2016

It’s been almost a week since the tough loss to Youngstown State, so the cups should be half-full again for Eastern Washington football fans.

News >  Spokane

On the field and off, Cooper Kupp brought out the best at EWU

Sat., Dec. 24, 2016

Moments after a crushing last-second defeat that ended his storied Eastern Washington University college football career, Cooper Kupp kept his poise and perspective.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga women shoot down Colgate, improve to 9-2

Thu., Dec. 22, 2016

The Gonzaga women had this one wrapped up early, but they got some help.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

GU women rally past Northwestern

Mon., Dec. 19, 2016

On Monday night, the Gonzaga women had a fourth quarter so good, it looked magical. Actually, it was better than that.

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Eagles Kupp, Ebukam, Gubrud continue to collect major honors

Mon., Dec. 19, 2016

Their college careers are over, but Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp, defensive end Samson Ebukam and quarterback Gage Gubrud earned big consolation prizes Monday.

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Eastern Washington’s semifinal loss won’t overshadow stellar season

Sun., Dec. 18, 2016

In a few days, the just-completed Eagles football season will look a whole lot better and won’t be defined by Saturday’s 40-38 semifinal loss to Youngstown State.

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Youngstown State advances to FCS title game after beating Eastern Washington on touchdown with 1 second remaining

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016

This one hurt. Eastern Washington’s players, coaches and the 5,233 hardy souls who endured the coldest game in school history could only watch the other guys coldly take the prize. And they took it away so cruelly: Youngstown State scored the winning touchdown with 1 second left to claim a 40-38 victory over the Eagles and a spot in the FCS title game in Frisco, Texas, on Jan. 7.

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EWU-YSU notes: Last-second loss leaves Eagles in disbelief

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016

Was it a catch, that impossible, last-second, game-winning grab by Youngstown State tight end Kevin Rader?

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Eagles face Youngstown St. with title game berth on the line

Fri., Dec. 16, 2016

At some point Saturday afternoon, Eastern Washington football fans will stop talking about the weather and enjoy the heat of the moment.

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EWU prepares for Penguins – and the big chill

Thu., Dec. 15, 2016

Gage Gubrud doesn’t care how cold it is – he won’t wear a glove on his throwing hand. Not even at 3 degrees. That’s the forecast for Saturday afternoon when Gubrud and his Eastern Washington teammates take on Youngstown State in an FCS playoff game at Roos Field.

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1997 Eagles reached for the stars, but fell to Youngstown State in semifinals

Thu., Dec. 15, 2016

Harry Leons has waited almost two decades for this moment: Eastern Washington against Youngstown State, with a spot in the national title game on the line – again.

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EWU’s Cooper Kupp wins fourth straight FCS All-America honor

Thu., Dec. 15, 2016

Eastern Washington record-breaking wide receiver Cooper Kupp is a first-team Associated Press FCS All-America selection for the fourth straight year, the first time that’s been accomplished.

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EWU football chat, Dec. 15 (replay)

Thu., Dec. 15, 2016

Here's the full transcript of Thursday's live chat on Eastern Washington football, with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen

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EWU football chat, Dec. 15 (noon)

Thu., Dec. 15, 2016

I'll start answering your questions starting at noon today!

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EWU football notes: QB Hunter Wells, RB Jody Webb center of Youngstown State offense

Wed., Dec. 14, 2016

After spending most of the season with a two-headed monster at their two most important offensive positions, the Youngstown Penguins have settled on Hunter Wells at quarterback and Jody Webb at running back.

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EWU defensive line gets better when it matters most

Wed., Dec. 14, 2016

Yes, that Eastern Washington defensive line was every bit as dominant last week on film as it looked from the stands.