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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
16-8, 2nd in Big Sky
- 11/2520PPD
- 11/28L 71-68
- 11/30MTCANC
- 12/5L 70-67
- 12/7L 69-52
- 12/9CANC
- 12/11IDAW 80-56
- 12/15L 80-75
- 12/18CANC
- 12/19W 80-64
- 12/31CANC
- 1/2CANC
- 1/7CANC
- 1/9CANC
- 1/14W 75-63
- 1/16L 99-94
- 1/21L 78-76
- 1/23W 82-76
- 1/28PPD
- 1/30PPD
- 1/31W 68-60
- 2/1W 94-79
- 2/4W 89-75
- 2/6W 90-64
- 2/11W 93-77
- 2/13W 85-69
- 2/18W 90-76
- 2/20W 90-76
- 3/3L 68-63
- 3/5W 75-62
- 3/11W 66-60
- 3/12W 78-50
- 3/13W 65-55
- 3/203L 93-84
- Full Schedule
Jacob Groves joins brother as transfer to Sooners
New Oklahoma coach Porter Moser has signed brothers Tanner and Jacob Groves from Eastern Washington, Ethan Chargois from SMU and Jordan Goldwire from Duke as transfers.
Sources: OU lands EWU tourney standout Groves
Eastern Washington transfer Tanner Groves, one of the breakout stars of the NCAA tournament and the Big Sky's player of the year, has committed to Oklahoma, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Tourney star Groves of EWU to transfer
Tanner Groves' brother, Jacob, also entered the transfer portal on Friday.
Eastern Washington promotes Riley to head job
Eastern Washington promoted David Riley to head basketball coach Thursday following the school's NCAA Tournament appearance.
Sources: Portland to hire EW's Legans as HC
Shantay Legans, who coached Eastern Washington to the NCAA tournament and a near upset of Kansas, is expected to become the next head coach at Portland, according to sources.
McCormack helps No. 3 seed KU survive E Washington, 93-84
— David McCormack returned from his COVID-19-caused hiatus just in time to rescue No. 3 seed Kansas.
Eastern Washington win first Big Sky championship since 2015
— Jacob Groves had 15 points, Tanner Groves added 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Eastern Washington earned its third NCAA Tournament bid in program history and first since 2015 with a 65-55 win over Montana State on Saturday night in the Big Sky...
E. Washington beats N. Arizona 66-60 in Big Sky quarters
— Tyler Robertson came off the bench to tally 18 points to lead Eastern Washington to a 66-60 win over Northern Arizona in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Thursday.
Davison, Robertson lift E. Washington past Idaho St. 75-62
— Jacob Davison had 18 points to lead five Eastern Washington players in double figures as the Eagles topped Idaho State 75-62 on Friday.
Ford, Parker rally Idaho St. over Eastern Washington 68-63
— Robert Ford III posted 17 points and seven rebounds as Idaho State defeated Eastern Washington 68-63 on Wednesday night, making a late 9-0 run.
Aiken Jr. leads Eastern Washington over Montana 90-76
— Kim Aiken Jr. had 28 points plus 10 rebounds for his 20th career double-double and Eastern Washington won its ninth consecutive game, beating Montana 90-76 on Saturday.
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E. Washington defeats Montana 90-76
— Kim Aiken Jr. and Tyler Robertson scored 21 points apiece as Eastern Washington won its eighth consecutive game, defeating Montana 90-76 on Thursday night.
Groves, Meadows lead E. Washington over Montana St. 85-69
— Tanner Groves had 16 points to lead five Eastern Washington players in double figures as the Eagles extended their winning streak to seven games, topping Montana State 85-69 on Saturday.
Groves, Meadows carry Eastern Washington past Montana State
— Tanner Groves had 26 points and 12 rebounds as Eastern Washington topped Montana State 93-77 on Thursday night.
Groves scores 17 to lead E. Washington over Idaho 90-64
— Jacob Groves had 17 points and seven rebounds as Eastern Washington easily beat Idaho 90-64 on Saturday.
Meadows, Magnuson carry E. Washington past Idaho 89-75
— Michael Meadows had 17 points to lead five Eastern Washington players in double figures as the Eagles topped Idaho 89-75 on Thursday night. Ellis Magnuson added 15 points for the Eagles. Jacob Groves chipped in 12, Tanner Groves scored 12 and Steele...
Robertson lifts Eastern Washington over Sacramento St. 94-79
— Tyler Robertson had a career-high 20 points as Eastern Washington topped Sacramento State 94-79 on Monday.
Groves leads E. Washington past Sacramento St. 68-60
— Tanner Groves had 23 points and 15 rebounds as Eastern Washington beat Sacramento State 68-60 on Sunday.
Groves carries E. Washington over N. Colorado 82-76
— Tanner Groves had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Eastern Washington to an 82-76 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday.
Johnson sinks winning FTs, N. Colorado beats E. Washington
— Matt Johnson II sank two free throws with 1.7 seconds remaining as Northern Colorado fought past Eastern Washington 78-76 in a see-saw game on Thursday night.
Jones lifts S. Utah past E. Washington 99-94
— Tevian Jones had 27 points as Southern Utah edged past Eastern Washington 99-94 on Saturday.
Groves scores 25 to carry E. Washington over S. Utah 75-63
— Tanner Groves had 25 points as Eastern Washington beat Southern Utah 75-63 on Thursday night.
Groves carries E. Washington over N. Arizona 80-64
— Tanner Groves scored a career-high 26 points plus a career-best 13 rebounds and Eastern Washington topped Northern Arizona 80-64 on Saturday.
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2020-21 Big Sky Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah | 12-2 | - | 20-4 |
| Weber State | 12-3 | 0.5 | 17-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 12-3 | 0.5 | 16-8 |
| Montana State | 8-6 | 4 | 13-10 |
| Idaho State | 8-6 | 4 | 13-11 |
| Montana | 7-9 | 6 | 15-13 |
| Northern Colorado | 6-8 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Portland State | 6-8 | 6 | 9-13 |
| Sacramento State | 5-9 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-10 | 8 | 6-16 |
| Idaho | 1-17 | 13 | 1-21 |
Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game78.340th
Rebounds Per Game35.3Tied-187th
Assists Per Game15.265th
Points Allowed70.4
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 0-3 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 3 |