Eastern Washington stayed within reach for much of the first half but couldn’t contain Oregon after the Ducks built a 53-39 halftime lead. The Eagles fell 98-71, dropping to 0-2, despite 37 points from their bench and a career-high 14 points from freshman Malachi Richmond.

By the Numbers
  • Oregon shot 60% from the field; Eastern Washington shot 44.8%.
  • Eastern made 5 of 21 3-pointers and recorded 14 assists and 10 steals.
  • Richmond scored 14 points, Jamil Miller added 13, and Alton Hamilton IV had 10.
Yes, But

Eastern showed flashes of competitiveness, tying the game at 21 and taking a 24-22 lead. The Ducks closed the first half with a decisive run, then held off an 8-0 Eagles surge in the second half to control the finish.

What's Next

Eastern continues its road trip at Oregon State on Monday, Nov. 9.

Bottom Line

The Eagles found useful scoring contributions across the roster, but Oregon’s shooting efficiency proved too much to overcome.