Around the Big Sky

Thu., Feb. 2, 2006

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Eastern will honor Steve and Jan Spacek, who have combined to run the scoreboard for 40 years – approximately 600 games – before Saturday’s game. … After wins over Eastern and Portland State, Montana State’s Ja’Ron Jefferson and Montana’s Andrew Strait shared Player of the Week. … The Big Sky is ranked first in the nation in 3-point percentage at 37.46; second in points per game at 74.3; and third in assists per game at 15.08. … EWU blocked eight shots last weekend to tie the school record of 92 established in 1987. … Senior Tim Henry had 10 points, four assists and five rebounds for Idaho State on Saturday, but the Bengals lost to Weber State, which got four points and four rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench from junior brother Dan Henry.

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