North Dakota Fighting Hawks @ Eastern Washington Eagles
McBroom leads Eastern Washington over North Dakota 95-85
CHENEY, Wash. -- Austin McBroom scored a career-high 35 points and Eastern Washington beat North Dakota 95-85 on Thursday night to take over sole possession of third place in the Big Sky Conference.
McBroom was 9 of 17 from the floor, 5 of 8 from the arc and made 12 of 14 free throws for the Eagles (14-10, 8-4), who won their fifth straight.
Venky Jois added 24 points on 9-of-9 shooting.
McBroom scored 20 points in the first half when the Eagles took a 44-34 lead. The Hawks (12-11, 7-5) got within four early in the second half but an 18-5 run that included 10 points from Vois put EWU up 17. North Dakota cut it to seven with 38 seconds remaining but eight free throws, six by McBroom, ensured the win.
Quinton Hooker led North Dakota with 20 points while Drick Bernstine had 10 rebounds with his 14 points.
Game Information
Cheney, WA
Referee:Shawn Cather
Referee:Wilson Holland
Referee:Jeff Wooten
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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