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Seattle Sounders FC will host Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 matches in Spokane, marking the club’s first-ever home games in Eastern Washington.
Eastern Washington's quarterback Jake Schakel nearly led a comeback against Montana but fumbled the ball while attempting to spike it in the final seconds, resulting in a 29-24 loss. Schakel threw for 451 yards and two touchdowns in his first start, but the crucial mistake prevented a potential upset.
Eastern Washington University has hired Dan Monson, the former Gonzaga coach, as its new head basketball coach. Monson, who led Gonzaga to an unexpected Elite Eight run in 1999, returns to the Spokane area after a successful coaching career at Minnesota and Long Beach State. He takes over a program that has seen frequent coaching changes but has remained competitive in the Big Sky conference. Monson's return to coaching comes after leading Long Beach State to the NCAA tournament, and he is eager to rejuvenate Eastern Washington's basketball program.
Oregon State Beavers overcame a slow start to dominate Eastern Washington in the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament, securing a 73-51 victory. Raegan Beers led the Beavers with 19 points but left the game due to an apparent ankle injury. Oregon State's strong performance included a 27-6 run in the first half, ultimately advancing them to the second round.
North Dakota State's defense, led by a remade secondary and new defensive coordinator, stifled Eastern Washington's offense in a 35-10 victory. Converted linebacker Cole Wisniewski excelled at safety, while linebacker Logan Kopp made several impactful plays. The Bison's nearly all-new secondary contained the Eagles' passing game, limiting their yardage. NDSU's offense also performed well, with quarterback Cam Miller contributing both passing and rushing touchdowns. The game marked the first collegiate football game played at U.S. Bank Stadium.
A second person has died in the wildfires that have been raging in eastern Washington state since Friday, with hundreds of structures destroyed and a major interstate closed. Governor Jay Inslee has declared a statewide emergency and is seeking federal aid to assist with firefighting efforts. The fires have burned over 53 square miles and destroyed at least 265 structures. Air quality in the region remains poor, and mandatory evacuations are in effect. The cause of the fires is under investigation.
Evacuations have been ordered as three wildfires continue to burn in eastern Washington state. The largest fire, known as the Gray Fire, has consumed approximately 9,500 acres and is 0% contained. One person has been confirmed dead. Another fire, the Oregon Road Fire, has burned 3,000 acres and is also 0% contained. Evacuation orders are in place for several areas, and authorities have urged residents to heed the orders. The cause of each fire is currently under investigation.
ESPN's cameras cut away right as Eastern Washington's Tyreese Davis took a shot with about a second remaining in the game against Oklahoma State, which went in and gave Eastern Washington the cover in the 71-60 loss. The final score changed on the screen, but the broadcast booth did not mention Davis making the shot. It was the ultimate bad beat for gamblers who bet on Oklahoma State, but it's hard to blame the ESPN production crew for not realizing the spread of the game.