Eastern Washington Edges Northern Colorado for 8th Straight Victory

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Dane Erikstrup scored 16 points as Eastern Washington won for an eighth straight time, beating Northern Colorado 77-74 on Thursday night.

Erikstrup shot 5 for 13 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free throw line for the Eagles (12-7, 6-0 Big Sky Conference). Casey Jones scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free throw line, adding seven rebounds. LeJuan Watts was 6 of 8 from the floor to finish with 12 points.

The Bears (11-8, 4-2) were led by Jaron Rillie, who posted 26 points and four assists. Saint Thomas added 20 points and 10 rebounds.