The Eagles ended their season last year on a high note - and they intend to start this season where they finished last March, playing their very best basketball. Seeded sixth, Eastern Washington fought their way to victories in their first three games of the Big Sky Tournament and played in the title game for the first time since 1988, thirty-one years ago. Unfortunately, they lost on a last second shot by Portland State. With more depth and balance this season they're aiming to make it back to the championship game of their tournament and win it this time - and earn their first trip to the NCAA Tournament.
To get her young Eagles prepared for this monumental challenge Coach Wendy Schuller has scheduled their toughest preseason ever - starting with the Stanford Cardinal. For the young Eagle squad, the game on the 2nd is comparable to Stanford's game against the U.S. National team. They want to use it as a take-off point for their challenging season ahead - which includes games against NCAA Tournament teams Gonzaga, Boise State, and Portland State.
Jessica McDowell-White made their All-Tournament team as their freshman point guard and was the key to their magical tournament run last season. This year, as a sophomore, she's bigger, stronger, and better. Bella Cravens is another sophomore who shocked some people in the tournament last season. She was their leading rebounder and shot blocker. Brittany Klaman and Grace Kircher provided most of their perimeter shooting from last season. Like the Cardinal, they also have a group of talented freshman players that add to their depth and balance.
Full of hope and optimism for the season ahead, the Eagles are looking forward to showing the women's basketball world that they're ready to make a run at the NCAA Tournament this year.
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