Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball explained

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Eastern Washington Eagles
Current:2023–24 Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball team
University:Eastern Washington University
Conference:Big Sky
Location:Cheney, Washington
Coach:Joddie Gleason
Tenure:3rd
Arena:Reese Court
Capacity:6,000
Nickname:Eagles
Studentsection:Flight Club
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Aiawtourneys:Division II: 1978, 1979
Ncaatourneys:1987, 2024
Conference Tournament:1987, 2024
Conference Season:2010, 2024

The Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball team represents Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. The team competes in the Big Sky Conference.[1]

History

Eastern Washington began Division I play in 1982. They have qualified for the NCAA Division I Tournament twice: in 1987 after winning the Mountain West Athletic Conference (MWAC) tournament, and in 2024 after winning the Big Sky regular season and tournament titles. 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.[2]

Postseason

NCAA tournament results

The Eagles have appeared in two NCAA tournaments. Their record is 0–2.

YearSeedRoundOpponentResult/Score
7 First Round (10) OregonL 56–75
14 First Round (3) #12 Oregon StateL 51-73

WNIT results

The Eagles have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) three times. Their combined record is 1–3.

YearRoundOpponentResult/Score
First Round L 66–95
First Round L 60–65
First Round
Second Round
W 67–65
L 49–84

WBI results

The Eagles have appeared in one Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI). Their record is 1–1.

AIAW College Division/Division II

The Eagles made two appearances in the AIAW National Division II basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–2.

1978First RoundSouth Carolina StateL, 53–88
1979First RoundTuskegeeL, 71–80

Awards

Big Sky Most Valuable Player

Big Sky Coach of the Year

Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year

Big Sky Freshman of the Year

Big Sky Newcomer of the Year

Big Sky Top Reserve of the Year

Source. [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eastern Washington University Athletics . Goeags.com . 2016-01-16 . 2017-03-19.
  2. https://goeags.com/documents/2020/3/31/wbbRecordBook2021.pdf
  3. Web site: Big Sky Conference. www.bigskyconf.com.