The Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball team represents
Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a public university in Cheney, Washington, United States. It shares its satellite campus in Spokane, Washington with Washington State University.
Founded in 1882, the university is academically divided in ...
in
Cheney,
Washington
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* George Washington (1732–1799), the first president of the United States
* Washington (state), a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
* Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States
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. The team competes in the
Big Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is a List of NCAA conferences, collegiate athletic conference, affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA's NCAA Division I, Division I with college football, football competing in the Football Cha ...
.
History
Eastern Washington began Division I play in 1982. They have qualified for the NCAA Division I Tournament twice: in
1987
Events January
* January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency.
* January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade.
* January 3 – Afghan leader ...
after winning the
Mountain West Athletic Conference (MWAC) tournament, and in
2024
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after winning the
Big Sky regular season and
tournament
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# One or more competitions held at a single venue and concen ...
titles. They have made the WNIT in 2010, 2013, and 2015. As of the end of the 2019–20 season, the Eagles have an all-time record of 484–601.
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Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Eagles have appeared in two
NCAA tournaments. Their record is 0–2.
WNIT results
The Eagles have appeared in the
Women's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) is a women's national college basketball tournament. It used to feature both a preseason and postseason version played every year, but the preseason tournament was last held in 2023. It is operate ...
(WNIT) three times. Their combined record is 1–3.
WBI results
The Eagles have appeared in one
Women's Basketball Invitational
The Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI) is a women's college basketball tournament created in 2009 by Sport Tours. The inaugural tournament occurred at the conclusion of the 2009–10 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. Selections for ...
(WBI). Their record is 1–1.
AIAW College Division/Division II
The Eagles made two appearances in the
AIAW National Division II basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–2.
Awards
Big Sky Most Valuable Player
* Julie Piper – 2010
* Brianne Ryan – 2012
* Jamie Loera – 2024
Big Sky Coach of the Year
*
Wendy Schuller – 2010
*
Joddie Gleason – 2024
Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year
* Michelle Demetruk – 2003
* Joanna Chadd – 2006
* Brianne Ryan – 2010
* Jamie Loera – 2023, 2024
Big Sky Freshman of the Year
* Kari Schwenke – 1992
* Kristy Missall – 1993
* Hayley Hodgins – 2013
* Delaney Hodgins – 2015
* Maisie Burnham – 2021
* Jaydia Martin – 2022
Big Sky Newcomer of the Year
* Julie Page – 2004
Big Sky Top Reserve of the Year
* Uriah Howard – 2019
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References
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