Eastern Washington women's basketball suffered an 89-63 defeat to UC Santa Barbara during their California road trip opener. Despite a strong start, the Eagles faltered in the second quarter as the Gauchos took command, extending EWU's losing streak to end their three-game winning streak. Head coach Joddie Gleason pointed to UCSB's aggressive play as a turning point, particularly highlighting their dominance in rebounds and shooting efficiency.

By the Numbers
  • EWU shot 30.9% overall versus UCSB's 47%.
  • The Eagles only secured 10 offensive rebounds on 47 missed shots.
State of Play
  • Eagles led 24-22 at the end of the first quarter.
  • UCSB outscored EWU 30-9 in the second quarter.
  • Grossman recorded her 5th double-double of the season with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
What's Next

Eastern Washington will look to rebound against CSU Bakersfield on Saturday, December 20, aiming to regain momentum after this loss.

Bottom Line

The Eagles need to address their second-quarter struggles and improve shooting efficiency if they hope to compete effectively in upcoming games.