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Eastern Washington @ Northern Colorado

Regular Season Records: Eastern Washington 18-14; Northern Colorado 18-14

What to Know

The Eastern Washington Eagles and the Northern Colorado Bears are set to clash at 10 p.m. ET March 10 at Idaho Central Arena in the second round of the Big Sky Conference Tourney. Eastern Washington should still be riding high after a win, while the Bears will be looking to right the ship.

The Eagles earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing on Wednesday. They skirted past the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 78-75. Eastern Washington got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was forward Linton Acliese III out in front picking up 20 points in addition to six rebounds.

Speaking of close games: Northern Colorado was close but no cigar on Saturday as they fell 87-85 to the Montana State Bobcats.

Eastern Washington is expected to lose this next one by 4.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 9-4 against the spread when expected to lose.

A couple defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Eastern Washington is 40th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 74.5 on average. The Bears have had an even harder time: they are stumbling into the game with the 17th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 76.8 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Idaho Central Arena -- Boise, Idaho
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bears are a 4.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Bears, as the game opened with the Bears as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Eastern Washington have won eight out of their last 13 games against Northern Colorado.

  • Feb 24, 2022 - Eastern Washington 85 vs. Northern Colorado 76
  • Jan 22, 2022 - Northern Colorado 87 vs. Eastern Washington 83
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Eastern Washington 82 vs. Northern Colorado 76
  • Jan 21, 2021 - Northern Colorado 78 vs. Eastern Washington 76
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Eastern Washington 68 vs. Northern Colorado 64
  • Jan 27, 2020 - Eastern Washington 89 vs. Northern Colorado 84
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Eastern Washington 88 vs. Northern Colorado 78
  • Jan 07, 2019 - Northern Colorado 75 vs. Eastern Washington 63
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Eastern Washington 67 vs. Northern Colorado 65
  • Dec 29, 2017 - Northern Colorado 88 vs. Eastern Washington 75
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Eastern Washington 70 vs. Northern Colorado 44
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Eastern Washington 97 vs. Northern Colorado 80
  • Dec 31, 2015 - Northern Colorado 96 vs. Eastern Washington 90