CHENEY, Wash. (Interstat) — The Idaho Vandals built a commanding early lead and withstood a late push to defeat the Eastern Washington Eagles 69-63 in a women’s basketball game Saturday at Reese Court.

Idaho led 37-24 at halftime after limiting Eastern Washington to nine second-quarter points. The Eagles rallied with a 20-point third quarter, but the Vandals’ defense secured the win, forcing 16 turnovers that led to 18 points. Elyn Bowers led all scorers with 20 points for Eastern Washington. Ana Pinheiro paced Idaho with 15 points.

Idaho improved to 10-4 overall. Eastern Washington fell to 7-7. Attendance was 712.