Eagles Rally Past CSU Bakersfield in Exhibition Opener

CHENEY, Wash. — Eastern Washington men’s basketball opened its 2026-27 campaign with a 71-65 exhibition victory over CSU Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon at Reese Court. The Eagles erased an eight-point second-half deficit and closed the game strong to earn the win. Eastern and CSU Bakersfield traded momentum throughout the opening half. The Eagles built an early eight-point advantage before the Roadrunners worked their way back into the game. CSU Bakersfield closed the half with a late push to take a 33-30 advantage into the locker room. The Roadrunners carried that momentum into the second half, extending their lead to seven…