Eastern Washington Basketball: 2019-20 takeaways in Weber State win

Eastern Washington Basketball: 2019-20 takeaways in win over Weber State Wildcats

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 21: Admon Gilder Jr. #1 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs drives against Jacob Davidson #10 of the Eastern Washington Eagles in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center on December 21, 2019 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 20: Jacob Davison /

2. The Eagles have multiple threats

Led by Davison, Eastern has many other sources of scoring. The 6’4 junior fouled out for the second time this season in the game at Weber State. Davison scored only eight points in 16 minutes while the Eagles were facing a Big Sky foe on the road.

The Eagles are ranked #4 nationally in KenPom’s adjusted tempo rating. Eastern relies on its guard play and three-point shots in their offense. When Davison went out of the game against Weber State, freshman point guard 6’2 Ellis Magnuson took charge of the proceedings with 12 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. 6’2 junior guard Jack Perry logged 38 minutes but finished with only five points and three assists.

6’6 Australian freshman Tyler Robertson came off the bench to chip in 3 for 3 from beyond the arc. And, besides Aiken’s 22 points, Peatling contributed 12 points from inside before fouling out with 29 minutes of playing time.

Eastern showed that with their leading scorer on the bench, the Eagles can hold their own on the road against a Big Sky opponent. Having a versatile forward like Aiken goes a long way to provide the diverse offense needed to win the Big Sky.

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