CHENEY, Wash. – A slow start to the second half doomed the Vandals on the road, as Idaho fell at Eastern Washington, 82-57, in a matinee game on Monday.
 
THE GAME
 
Most of the first half went back-and-forth as both teams found success attacking the paint.  The Vandals were able to get within a bucket, at 27-25, on a floater by Cameron Tyson with under four minutes to play, but EWU closed on a 7-2 run to take the 34-27 advantage into the break.
 
The Eagles came out hot in the second and ballooned their lead to 20 by midway through the frame.  The Vandals worked to cut into the deficit, with Tyson knocking down back-to-back triples at one point, but were unable to get back within 17.  EWU kept up the pressure late, eventually going on to win 82-57.
 
Tyson led all scorers with 18 points, connecting on 4-of-9 from beyond the arc.
 
THE NAME
 
Scott Blakney.  Blakney finished with 12 points on the day, connecting on 6-of-10 from the field.  He also added three rebounds.
 
THE NOTES
 
Idaho falls to 4-21 on the season, including 1-13 in Big Sky play.  The Vandals have now lost 11 straight, tied for the fourth longest in program history.
 
Idaho shot 41.1 percent (23-56) from the floor and 30.4 percent (7-23) from beyond the arc.
 
EWU won the rebound battle, 39-25.  Idaho committed 12 turnovers, to eight by EWU.
 
THE QUOTES
 
 
 
The regular season is winding down, with just six games remaining.  Idaho hits the road this week to take on Northern Arizona and Southern Utah.  Check back with GoVandals.com tomorrow for more information on the matchups.
 
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