| Eastern Washington Eagles | ||||
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| University | Eastern Washington University | |||
| Head coach | Joddie Gleason (3rd season) | |||
| Conference | Big Sky | |||
| Location | Cheney, Washington | |||
| Arena | Reese Court (Capacity: 6,000) | |||
| Nickname | Eagles | |||
| Student section | Flight Club | |||
| Colors | Red and white[1] | |||
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| NCAA tournament appearances | ||||
| 1987, 2024 | ||||
| AIAW tournament appearances | ||||
| Division II: 1978, 1979 | ||||
| Conference tournament champions | ||||
| 1987, 2024 | ||||
| Conference regular season champions | ||||
| 2010, 2024 | ||||
The Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball team represents Eastern Washington UniversityinCheney, Washington. The team competes in the Big Sky Conference.[2]
Eastern Washington began Division I play in 1982. They have qualified for the NCAA Division I Tournament twice: in 1987 after winning the Mountain West Athletic Conference (MWAC) tournament, and in 2024 after winning the Big Sky regular season and tournament 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.[3]
The Eagles have appeared in two NCAA tournaments. Their record is 0–2.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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| 1987 | 7 | First Round | (10) Oregon | L 56–75 |
| 2024 | 14 | First Round | (3) #12 Oregon State | L 51-73 |
The Eagles have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) three times. Their combined record is 1–3.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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| 2010 | First Round | Oregon | L 66–95 |
| 2013 | First Round | Washington | L 60–65 |
| 2015 | First Round Second Round |
Washington State Sacramento State |
W 67–65 L 49–84 |
The Eagles have appeared in one Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI). Their record is 1–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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| 2017 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Texas State Idaho |
W 66–62 L 67–74 |
The Eagles made two appearances in the AIAW National Division II basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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| 1978 | First Round | South Carolina State | L, 53–88 |
| 1979 | First Round | Tuskegee | L, 71–80 |
Big Sky Most Valuable Player
Big Sky Coach of the Year
Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year
Big Sky Freshman of the Year
Big Sky Newcomer of the Year
Big Sky Top Reserve of the Year
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