The Utah State Eastern women's basketball team split its results at the Coca-Cola Classic in Twin Falls, Idaho, according to a November 8 report. The Eagles earned their first victory of the season against Treasure Valley Community College before falling to Dawson Community College.
The Eagles opened the invitational on Friday with a 71-55 win over Treasure Valley Community College. Eastern scored 27 points in the first quarter, fueled by 14 combined points from Jessie Whinwray and Alyssa Whittaker. The team entered halftime with a 46-29 lead and eventually secured the win. Jessie Whinwray and Keira Hester each finished with 14 points, while Alyssa Whittaker recorded 13 points. Eastern also outrebounded the Chukars 52-32, including 21 offensive rebounds.
On Saturday, the Eagles faced the Dawson Community College Buccaneers in a close contest. Despite a third-quarter surge that gave Eastern a 58-54 lead, the team fell 70-68. Jessie Whinwray led the Eagles in scoring with 23 points, while Ellah Oeser contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. The game was tied at 60 with five minutes remaining before Dawson secured the victory.
The Eagles' next contest will be their home opener on Friday, Nov. 13, against Western Nebraska Community College at 5:00 p.m. Eastern is also scheduled to play Central Wyoming College on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:00 p.m.
