Big Sky Conference Tournament Quarterfinals
In an exciting quarterfinal matchup of the Big Sky Conference Tournament held on Monday evening, Eastern Washington emerged victorious against Weber State with a close score of 84-79. The game took place in Boise, Idaho, where Alton Hamilton IV shone brightly, achieving a personal best of 25 points. His teammate, Isaiah Moses, contributed significantly as well, scoring 22 points and facilitating the game with eight assists.
Game Highlights
Eastern Washington, which secured the third seed in the tournament with a record of 14-18, established an impressive lead, heading into halftime with a 46-32 advantage. Hamilton was pivotal in this first-half success, hitting all six of his shots during that period, including two three-pointers and ending the half with 18 points.
Late in the game, it was Moses’s crucial three-point play that solidified the Eagles’ lead, pushing the score to 82-76 with just 37 seconds left on the clock. Johnny Radford also made notable contributions off the bench, scoring 12 points.
Weber State’s Performance
On the other side, the sixth-seeded Weber State Wildcats (16-16) were led by Tijan Saine Jr., who scored 27 points. Nigel Burris and Viljami Vartiainen added 14 and 13 points, respectively, but their efforts fell short in the final minutes.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Eastern Washington will face seventh-seeded Idaho in the semifinal scheduled for Tuesday. This matchup holds significance as Idaho previously defeated the Eagles twice during the regular season, including the last game which halted EWU’s impressive eight-game winning streak. In the other semifinal, top-seeded Portland State is set to compete against fourth-seeded Montana.
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