CHENEY, Wash. (Interstat) — The Eastern Washington Eagles used a balanced offensive attack and capitalized on a slew of Cal Poly mistakes to secure a 78-67 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Monday night at Reese Court.

The Eagles improved to 2-2 on the season, while the Mustangs fell to 1-3.

Eastern Washington’s backcourt duo of Elyn Bowers and Caitie Gingras proved difficult for Cal Poly to contain. Bowers, a 5-foot-8 guard from Pinedale, Wyoming, scored a team-high 19 points in just 21 minutes, showcasing efficient scoring. Gingras, hailing from Vernon, Canada, added 16 points, including several key three-pointers that helped stretch the Eagles’ lead.

The inside presence was provided by Kourtney Grossman, a 6-foot forward from Billings, Montana, who recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jaecy Eggers, a 6-2 post from Woodinville, Washington, was a force on both ends, contributing 15 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. The Eagles’ offense ran smoothly with Ella Gallatin of Snohomish, Washington, directing traffic, dishing out four assists to go with eight points and six rebounds in a team-high 37 minutes.

Cal Poly was led by the standout performance of Vanessa McManus. The guard from Staten Island, New York, poured in a game-high 22 points, along with five rebounds, two assists and a block. Charish Thompson of Sachse, Texas, provided a strong supporting role with 14 points and four rebounds. Jordan Billing, from Gold Coast, Australia, chipped in 10 points for the Mustangs.

The game’s momentum was largely dictated by turnovers and defensive pressure from Eastern Washington. The Eagles consistently generated steals and converted Cal Poly’s 20-plus turnovers into easy transition opportunities, building a lead that the Mustangs could not overcome despite several pushes in the second half.

Cal Poly’s offense, while finding moments of success through McManus, struggled to find consistent rhythm against Eastern Washington’s defensive schemes. The Eagles effectively limited the Mustangs’ secondary scoring options for long stretches, allowing them to maintain control of the game from the second quarter onward.

The win gives Eastern Washington a positive momentum shift as they prepare for a road test against in-state rival Gonzaga on Sunday. Cal Poly returns home looking to get back to .500 when they host Southern Utah on Friday.