Eagle woman fall 82-73 to Portland State in Big Sky tourney opener

A long road trip, a late game and a hot-shooting opponent conspired against the Eastern Washington University women’s basketball team as they fell 82-73 to Portland State March 7 in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky Conference Tournament at the Reno Events Center.

The No. 6 Vikings, who made eight straight shots in the third quarter during a game-deciding 23-10 run, advanced to play Idaho in the semifinals. The third-seeded Eagles finished 17-14 and had a four-game winning streak snapped.

“I think at the end of the day, we didn’t defend the way we’ve defended in the games where we have had grea...

 

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