Eastern Washington Routs Idaho State Behind Dominant First Half

POCATELLO, Idaho (Interstat) — Eastern Washington built a 23-point halftime lead and cruised to an 84-66 men’s basketball victory over Idaho State on Saturday at Holt Arena.

The Eagles (4-14, 2-3 Big Sky) shot 48% from the field and made 8 of 15 three-pointers, while holding the Bengals (10-9, 3-3) to a frigid 5-for-25 from beyond the arc. Eastern Washington led 44-21 at halftime, a deficit Idaho State could not overcome despite a 45-point second half.

Isaiah Moses led all scorers with 22 points for Eastern Washington. Alton Hamilton added 15 points. Connor Hollenbeck and Martin Kheil each scored 15 for Idaho State.

The Eagles’ efficient offense, which posted a 116.4 rating, secured the road win despite being outrebounded 11-6 on the offensive glass.