Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball
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(capacity: 6,000)
| Eastern Washington Eagles | ||||
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| University | Eastern Washington University | |||
| Head coach | Joddie Gleason (5th season) | |||
| Location | Cheney, Washington | |||
| Arena | Reese Court (capacity: 6,000) | |||
| Conference | Big Sky | |||
| Nickname | Eagles | |||
| Colors | Red and white[1] | |||
| Student section | Flight Club | |||
| NCAA Division I tournament appearances | ||||
| 1987, 2024 | ||||
| AIAW tournament appearances | ||||
| Division II: 1978, 1979 | ||||
| Conference tournament champions | ||||
| 1987, 2024 | ||||
| Conference regular-season champions | ||||
| 2010, 2024 | ||||
| Uniforms | ||||
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The Eastern Washington Eagles women's basketball team represents Eastern Washington University in Cheney, 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]
Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Eagles have appeared in two NCAA tournaments. Their record is 0–2.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 | First Round | (10) Oregon | L 56–75 |
| 2024 | 14 | First Round | (3) #12 Oregon State | L 51–73 |
WNIT results
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
WBI results
The Eagles have appeared in one Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI). Their record is 1–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | First Round Quarterfinals | Texas State Idaho | W 66–62 L 67–74 |
AIAW College Division/Division II
The Eagles made two appearances in the AIAW National Division II basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | First Round | South Carolina State | L 53–88 |
| 1979 | First Round | Tuskegee | L 71–80 |