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Eastern Washington Breaks Through With 102-68 Victory Over Corban
By Piper Rampage
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CHENEY, Wash. — Eastern Washington earned its first victory of the season with a 102-68 win over Corban at Reese Court, using a dominant first half to build a lead it would not relinquish.
Eastern Washington improved to 1-3. The game was an exhibition for Corban, an NAIA program.
The Eagles scored 58 points in the first half while holding Corban to 24. Eastern Washington shot about 73% during the opening period and led for 37 minutes. The Eagles eventually built their advantage as high as 43.
Isak Homelius led Eastern Washington with 20 points, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range. Cole Scherer added 15 points, four rebounds and five assists, while Jamil Miller scored 14.
Eastern Washington dominated inside, scoring 58 points in the paint, and finished the game shooting 66.7%.
Corban was led by Clyde Harris Jr., who scored 19 points, including 14 in the second half. Lucas Zook added 10 points.
Eastern Washington’s first-half efficiency established control. The Eagles took a 58-24 lead into halftime, then scored 44 more points in the second half as Corban also scored 44 after the break.
Homelius led the Eagles’ efficient offense, while Scherer combined scoring, rebounding and playmaking. Miller gave Eastern Washington another double-figure scorer.
Harris’ second-half scoring helped Corban produce a 44-point second half, but the deficit created in the opening period proved too large. Eastern Washington’s 58 points in the paint and 66.7% shooting for the game reflected the Eagles’ control of the contest.
After three losses to open the season, Eastern Washington broke through with the 34-point victory at Reese Court.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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