BOZEMAN, Mont. (Interstat) — Alton Hamilton’s 15 points led Eastern Washington to a 72-71 men’s basketball victory over Montana State on Saturday at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The Eagles, who led 37-34 at halftime, survived a late push from the Bobcats.

Eastern Washington shot 50% from the field and made 7 of 14 three-pointers. Montana State’s Jeremiah Davis scored 14 points, but the Bobcats committed only five turnovers to the Eagles’ 11 yet could not complete the comeback. A crowd of 3,272 saw Eastern Washington improve to 7-17, while Montana State fell to 14-11.