Basin boys basketball roundup, Feb. 2 – 7
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The Mavs’ Brady Jay (2) guards his opponent from Eastmont in transition Friday. The Mavericks defeated the Wildcats 79-76 Friday.
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MOSES LAKE — As the regular season concludes this week, district competition is going to ramp up fast. See below where your favorite teams stand and their current record as they head into their final week of regular season competition.
Feb. 3
The Tigers suffered a loss at home in a competitive game, 50-54
Ephrata (4-17) vs East Valley
The Broncos were dominant on the hardwood, 76-50
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (4-17) vs Upper Columbia
The Lions took care of business on the road against the Eagles, 56-26
Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (16-2) at Soap Lake (2-17)
The Huskies won a nailbiter at home, 71-68
Othello (8-13) vs Ellensburg
The Jacks lost at home in an instant classic game, 93-96
Quincy (6-15) vs Toppenish
The Knights were victorious on the road, 79-47
Royal (18-2) at Kiona-Benton
The Wahluke Warriors earned a statement win on the road, 81-61
Wahluke (10-11) at College Place
The Devils lost a heartbreaker on the road, 51-52
Wilson Creek (12-9) at Waterville-Mansfield
Feb. 4
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors defended home court, 79-39
ACH (20-1) vs Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame
The Cougars suffered a loss on the road, 49-62
Warden (11-11) at Kittitas
Feb. 5
The Mavericks lost a nailbiter on the road, 78-80
Moses Lake (13-6) at Davis
The Devils bounced back at home against the Eagles, 60-31
Wilson Creek vs Soap Lake
Feb. 6
The Tigers earned a competitive win on the road, 45-38
Ephrata at Toppenish
The Lions stacked another win at home, 70-53
MLCA/CCS vs Oroville
The Mavericks bounced back at home, 79-76
Moses Lake vs Eastmont
The Huskies fell short on the road, 62-63
Othello at East Valley
The Knights defended home court, 90-34
Royal vs College Place
The Wahluke Warriors earned a statement win at home, 68-59
Wahluke vs Cashmere
Feb. 7
The ACH Warriors continued their winning ways at home, 76-41
ACH vs Inchelium
The Broncos suffered a loss on the road, 46-59
LRS at Kettle Falls
The Cougars fell short on the road, 36-53
Warden at Tri-Cities Prep
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Eagles suffer loss ahead of conference tourney
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (13-18) were white hot coming into their game against the Vandals on an eight-game win streak. However, their momentum ran out at home as Idaho outscored the Eagles 85-81 Monday. “They just had an edge to them tonight,” Associate Head Coach Ryan Lundgren said. “They were the tougher team tonight, bottom line. I mean, they just wanted that game more than us."
Eagles fall after fourth quarter rally by Idaho
CHENEY — After a competitive first half, the Vandals were able to run away with the game 75-64, as they stunted any momentum Eastern Washington (14-17) built. Despite the loss, Head Coach Joddie Gleason felt her team played hard, according to a statement by EWU Athletics. “These were two good teams that battled tonight, and the conference champs took control in the fourth to secure the win,” Gleason said. “Ella Gallatin was absolutely amazing tonight and helped propel us into the lead at halftime. Unfortunately, we couldn't keep them off the glass to start the game and then again in the pivotal moments in the fourth. We didn't match their physicality, or we had the chance to steal the game in Moscow.”
Skjonsby’s late heroics lift Cougs to road win over Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Cali. — After a late rally led by Ryan Skjonsby, the Washington State Cougars (5-6) defeated the Long Beach State Dirtbags 9-7 Sunday. In a postgame interview with WSU Athletics, Skjonsby credited his team for finding a way to win.