Eastern's playoff history at-a-glance

9 – (No. 2 seed, ranked #3)

#13 Youngstown State – L, 40-38 (Semifinals/Cheney)

#12 Richmond – W, 38-0 (Quarterfinals/Cheney)

#14 Central Arkansas – W, 31-14 (Second Round/Cheney)

2014 – (No. 4 seed, ranked #4)

#7/No. 5 seed Illinois State – L, 59-46 (Quarterfinals/Cheney)

#12 Montana - W, 37-20 (Second Round/Cheney)

2013 – (No. 3 seed, ranked #3)

#5 Towson – L, 35-31 (Semifinals/Cheney)

#20 Jacksonville State – W, 35-24 (Quarterfinals/Cheney)

#13 South Dakota State – W, 41-17 (Second Round/Cheney)

2012 – (No. 2 seed, ranked #4)

#5 Sam Houston State – L, 45-42 (Semifinals/Cheney)

#16 Illino...