PULLMAN, Wash. (Interstat) — Elyn Bowers scored 20 points to lead Eastern Washington to a 71-69 victory over Washington State in a nonconference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Beasley Coliseum.

The Eagles built a 45-34 halftime lead behind a strong first quarter but had to withstand a fierce Cougars rally. Washington State outscored Eastern Washington 23-10 in the third quarter to take a brief lead before the Eagles secured the win in the final period.

Ella Gallatin added 22 points for Eastern Washington, which improved to 6-4. Charlotte Abraham led Washington State with 22 points. The Cougars fell to 1-9. Attendance was 925.