The Eastern Washington Eagles pulled off an incredible late-game comeback to defeat the Weber State Wildcats in a thrilling game. The Eagles were trailing by 10 points with just over two minutes left in the game, but they managed to rally and score 11 unanswered points to take the lead and secure the victory.
The Eagles were led by senior guard Tyler Kidd, who scored a game-high 24 points. Kidd was instrumental in the late-game comeback, scoring 11 of the team’s final 13 points. He also had four assists and three rebounds in the game.
The Wildcats were led by junior forward Jerrick Harding, who scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Harding was a force on both ends of the court, but it was not enough to stop the Eagles’ late-game surge.
The Eagles’ defense was also key in the win, as they held the Wildcats to just 33 percent shooting from the field. The Eagles also forced 18 turnovers, which they converted into 21 points.
The victory was an important one for the Eagles, as it improved their record to 11-2 in Big Sky Conference play. The win also kept them in contention for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The Eagles will look to continue their winning ways as they take on Montana State on Saturday. With a win, they would move into a tie for first place in the Big Sky Conference standings.
It was an exciting game that went down to the wire, and the Eastern Washington Eagles pulled off an incredible late-game comeback to defeat the Weber State Wildcats. It was a thrilling victory that keeps the Eagles in contention for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
