Idaho State takes on Eastern Washington in a matchup of Big Sky teams. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.

Idaho turned back Eastern Washington University, 83-76, and though the Vandals made an early bid to pull away, and they were able to overcome an Eagles’ second-half run, EWU had its deficit within four points, 72-68, with about four minutes to play and were within five points with less than a minute to go.

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Kristian Gonzalez's 20 points helped Idaho ... Jack Payne had 13 points and shot 4 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Mason Williams led the way for the Eagles (6-12, 2-3) with 21 points.

Eastern Washington faces the Montana State Bobcats after Mason Williams scored 21 points in the Eagles’ 83-76 loss to the Idaho Vandals

MOSCOW, Idaho — Kristian Gonzalez’s 20 points ... and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Mason Williams led the way for the Eagles (6-12, 2-3) with 21 points. Andrew Cook added 18 points for ...

A semitrailer driven by a 45-year-old Boise man was heading west on Idaho 19 and struck the Ford, the release said. Police said the Ford driver died from his injuries at the scene. The Boise man driving the semi was transported to a local hospital, police said.

Northern Colorado Bears (14-6, 6-1 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (6-14, 2-5 Big Sky) Cheney, Washington; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado faces Eastern Washington after

SPOKANE VALLEY — The Pullman Greyhounds fielded five double-digit scorers against East Valley of Spokane Valley, pulling away 74-60 late for a decisive 2A Greater Spokane League win in boys basketball action Tuesday.

Big Sky schedule includes Monday’s matchup with the Montana State Bobcats (7-12, 2-4 Big Sky) at Worthington Arena. It tips at 9:00

Eastern Washington Eagles (6-12, 2-3 Big Sky) at Montana State Bobcats (7-12, 2-4 Big Sky) Bozeman, Montana; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -6; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington visits Montana State after Mason Williams scored 21 points in Eastern Washington's 83-76 loss to the Idaho Vandals.

After a strong first half of basketball, Eastern Washington’s men’s offense went cold in the second half of their game against Northern Arizona on Jan. 23. The Eagles held a 33-28 lead after the first half,

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Idaho Falls Spud Kings stand alone in first place after back-to-back shutouts over the Utah Outliers Idaho Falls spud Kings forward Jonatan Raatikainen leans into a shot Saturday during a game against the Utah Outliers at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls.