Northern Colorado Bears @ Eastern Washington Eagles
Eastern Washington edges Northern Colorado 77-74 for 8th straight victory
CHENEY, Wash. -- — Dane Erikstrup scored 16 points as Eastern Washington won for an eighth straight time, beating Northern Colorado 77-74 on Thursday night.
Erikstrup shot 5 for 13 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free throw line for the Eagles (12-7, 6-0 Big Sky Conference). Casey Jones scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free throw line, adding seven rebounds. LeJuan Watts was 6 of 8 from the floor to finish with 12 points.
The Bears (11-8, 4-2) were led by Jaron Rillie, who posted 26 points and four assists. Saint Thomas added 20 points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
Cheney, WA
Referee:Mike Littlewood
Referee:Ryan Holmes
Referee:Layne Barney
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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