Eagles Outlast Lumberjacks in High-Scoring Big Sky Affair
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Interstat) — Elyn Bowers scored 26 points to lead Eastern Washington to a 93-87 victory over Northern Arizona in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Walkup Skydome.
The Eagles (11-10, 5-3 Big Sky) used a 20-point second quarter to build a lead after trailing 27-26 through one. Northern Arizona (7-15, 3-5) closed within a single possession late, but Eastern Washington sealed it at the free-throw line, making 21 of 23 attempts.
Kayla Williams led all scorers with 32 points for the Lumberjacks. Bowers was supported by Kourtney Grossman’s 19 points and 13 rebounds and Ella Gallatin’s 20 points. The Eagles overcame a sharp shooting night from Northern Arizona, which made 11 of 20 3-pointers, by forcing 15 turnovers and grabbing nine offensive rebounds. Attendance was 179.