Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball
The Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball team represents Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. The team competes in the Big Sky Conference.[2]
| Eastern Washington Eagles | ||||
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| University | Eastern Washington University | |||
| Head coach | Wendy Schuller (19th season) | |||
| Conference | Big Sky | |||
| Location | Cheney, Washington | |||
| Arena | Reese Court (Capacity: 6,000) | |||
| Nickname | Eagles | |||
| Student section | Flight Club | |||
| Colors | Red and White[1] | |||
| Uniforms | ||||
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| NCAA Tournament Appearances | ||||
| 1987 | ||||
| Conference Tournament Champions | ||||
| 1987 | ||||
| Conference Regular Season Champions | ||||
| 2010 | ||||
History
Eastern Washington began Division I play in 1982. They have made just one NCAA Tournament appearance (1987), which occurred after they won the Mountain West Athletic Conference (MWAC) tournament, which remains their only tournament title. They have made the WNIT in 2010, 2013, and 2015. As of the end of the 2019–20 season, the Eagles have an all-time record of 484–601.[3]
Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Eagles have appeared in one NCAA Tournament. Their record is 0–1.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #7 | First Round | #10 Oregon | L 56–75 |
WNIT results
The Eagles have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) three times. Their combined record is 1–3.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | First Round | Oregon | L 66–95 |
| 2013 | First Round | Washington | L 60–65 |
| 2015 | First Round Second Round | Washington State Sacramento State | W 67–65 L 49–84 |
WBI results
The Eagles have appeared in one Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI). Their record is 1–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | First Round Quarterfinals | Texas State Idaho | W 66–62 L 67–74 |
Awards
Big Sky Most Valuable Player
- Julie Piper – 2010
- Brianne Ryan – 2012
Big Sky Coach of the Year
- Wendy Schuller – 2010
Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year
- Michelle Demetruk – 2003
- Joanna Chadd – 2006
- Brianne Ryan – 2010
Big Sky Freshman of the Year
- Kari Schwenke – 1992
- Kristy Missall – 1993
- Hayley Hodgins – 2013
- Delaney Hodgins – 2015
Awards information comes from the 2016–2017 Big Sky Conference media guide. [4]
References
- EWU Identity Standards Guide (PDF). July 1, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- "Eastern Washington University Athletics". Goeags.com. 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2017-03-19.
- https://goeags.com/documents/2020/3/31/wbbRecordBook2021.pdf
- "Big Sky Conference" (PDF). www.bigskyconf.com.
