Sports Briefs

EWU volleyball starts long homestand

The Eastern Washington University women’s volleyball team will play its next four matches at Reese Court, beginning with tilts against Montana State and Montana this week.

EWU (6-13, 2-4 Big Sky) takes on MSU on Thursday, Oct. 16, before squaring off with the Griz on Saturday, Oct. 17. Both matches begin at 6 p.m.

In an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer, Eastern will play its annual Dig Pink match Thursday. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Reese Court, and those that do will receive special $2 admission.

Friday’s match also carries a special $2 ticket price, this time for those that present a military ID in advance of Football’s Military Appreciation Day this Saturday, Oct. 18.

The Eagles split a pair of road conference contests last week, besting Sacramento State in five sets before falling to Dam Cup rival Portland State in three sets. EWU’s win over the Hornets was just its fourth road victory in the all-time series.

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Soccer scoring streak is snapped

The Eastern Washington women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Idaho Sunday, Oct. 12. Eastern was held scoreless for the first time this year, snapping its scoring streak at 10 games.

The Eagles fall to 5-6 on the year and to 2-3 in the Big Sky Conference, while the Vandals improved to 4-10-1 overall and to 4-1-1 in the conference.

Easter hosts Southern Utah Friday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m.

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Football team auctions game-worn jerseys

The Eastern Washington University football team will don special Military Appreciation jerseys this Saturday, Oct. 18, in conjunction with EWU’s fourth-annual Military Appreciation Day at Roos Field.

Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to bid on select jerseys beginning 90 minutes before kickoff up to the end of halftime. Bidding will start as low as $150 while “Buy It Now” prices start as low as $500.

For questions about the Military Appreciation jersey auction, contact Judy Crabb by phone at (509) 359-2463 or by email at jcrabb@ewu.edu.

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EWU’s Terror Trot is Friday, Oct. 24

The Eastern Washington University track and field and cross country programs will be hosting the second annual EWU Terror Trot on Friday, Oct. 24.

The “haunted” 5k run/walk will begin at the entrance to Roos Field at 6 p.m. and will wind through the EWU athletic fields and finish on Eastern’s famous red turf.

Numerous prizes will be awarded immediately following the race. Prizes will go to the top male and female finishers (students and by age group), the team with the largest amount of members, and the team with the fastest average time. There will also be a random drawing with prizes awarded to participants.

The cost for individuals to participate is $25 with a t-shirt and $20 without. Registration costs for teams with three or more members are $20 per person with a T-shirt, and $15 without.

All proceeds will benefit the Eastern track and field/cross country teams. The race drew about 40 participants in 2013.

For more information contact EWU’s head jumps coach, Erik Rasmussen at erasmussen1@ewu.edu.

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