Eastern men stumble at Southern Methodist, 77-68

Eastern Washington found out what it's like to really play catch–up in a basketball game.

Facing a formerly No. 22 ranked Southern Methodist University (2-2) team that had just finished a two-game road trip winless - including a 72-56 loss at Gonzaga Nov. 17 - the Mustangs were hot from the tipoff en route to a 77-68 nonconference win over the Eagles.

"They came out and looked like a team that was upset they had lost their last two games," EWU head coach Jim Hayford said.

Eastern (3-1) had played two relatively easy outings in dominating wins over Utah Valley State 75-50, Nov. 17 and 95-34 aga...

 

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