CHENEY, Wash. — In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Eastern Washington achieved a hard-fought victory against Seattle U, ending with a score of 93-86. Andrew Cook was a standout player for the Eagles, contributing 25 points to the team’s total. Along with his scoring, he also recorded five rebounds and three steals, showcasing his all-around performance for Eastern Washington, who now holds a record of 1-1 this season.

Mason Williams also made a significant impact in the game, netting 18 points while shooting an impressive 5 of 9 from the field. He demonstrated his shooting skills from beyond the arc as well, hitting 2 out of 4 three-point attempts, and he was efficient from the free-throw line, converting 6 of 7 attempts. Sebastian Hartmann supported the team with 16 points, achieving a high shooting percentage by making 7 of his 9 shot attempts.

The Redhawks, who started the season with a record of 0-1, were led in scoring by Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe. He finished the game with a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, in addition to securing two steals. Other notable performances for Seattle U included John Christofilis, who contributed 17 points, and Paris Dawson, who scored 14, but it wasn’t enough to clinch a win on this occasion.

This exciting contest highlighted the talent on both teams and sets the stage for what they hope will be successful seasons ahead.