Idaho turned back Eastern Washington University, 83-76, and though the Vandals made an early bid to pull away, and they were able to overcome an Eagles’ second-half run, EWU had its deficit within four points, 72-68, with about four minutes to play and were within five points with less than a minute to go.

Idaho State Bengals (7-11, 2-5 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (6-14, 2-6 Big Sky) Cheney, Washington; Thursday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington looks to stop its four-game slide when the Eagles play Idaho State.

MOSCOW, Idaho — Kristian Gonzalez’s 20 points helped Idaho defeat Eastern Washington 83-76 on Saturday night.

Eastern Washington Eagles (6-11, 2-2 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (7-10, 2-2 Big Sky) Moscow; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jack Payne and Idaho host Nic McClain and Eastern Washington in Big Sky play Saturday.

Idaho State takes on Eastern Washington in a matchup of Big Sky teams. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.

Eastern Washington Eagles (6-10, 2-2 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (11-4, 3-1 Big Sky) Moscow; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington visits Idaho after Ella Gallatin scored 23 points in ...

Idaho is eighth in the Big Sky with 30.0 points per game in the paint led by Julius Mims averaging 7.6. The Eagles are 2-2 against conference opponents. Eastern Washington averages 12.9 turnovers ...

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) Kristian Gonzalez's 20 points helped Idaho defeat Eastern Washington 83-76 on Saturday ... Mason Williams led the way for the Eagles (6-12, 2-3) with 21 points.

Idaho ranks eighth in the Big Sky with 13.4 assists per game led by Kolton Mitchell averaging 3.4. The Eagles have gone 2-2 against Big Sky opponents. Eastern Washington ranks seventh in the Big ...

The Vandals are 6-1 in home games. Idaho has a 10-1 record in games decided by at least 10 points. The Eagles are 2-2 in Big Sky play. Eastern Washington ranks seventh in the Big Sky allowing 65.9 ...

Eastern Washington Eagles (6-10, 2-2 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (11-4, 3-1 Big Sky) Moscow; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington visits Idaho after Ella Gallatin scored 23 points

MOSCOW, Idaho – Olivia Nelson tied her career high 29 points – a mark she has now reached four times – to lead Idaho over Eastern Washington University, 67-57. The Vandals are 12-4 and 4-1 in the Big Sky Conference. EWU slipped to 6-11 and 2-3.