EWU women exit 'Sky tournament

BOISE — There’s a familiar suspect that can be easily identified as the post-season’s public enemy No. 1 of the Eastern Washington women’s basketball team: Portland State.

For the fourth time in as many years the Vikings eliminated the Eagles in the Big Sky Conference Tournament following their 71-51 victory March 8 at Boise’s Idaho Central Arena – Eastern’s eighth consecutive loss.

Four Eagles scored in double figures, led by Maisie Burnham with 13 points. Grace Kirscher (12), Jenna Dick (11) and Kennedy Dickie (10) rounded out the scoring.

Portland State jumped out to an 11-0 lead but Kirsch...