Griciunas helps lead E. Washington past E. Kentucky 83-62
LAS VEGAS -- Benas Griciunas scored a career-high 16 points, Bogdan Bliznyuk added 13 and Eastern Washington ended a two-game skid to defeat Eastern Kentucky 83-62 on Wednesday at the MGM Resorts Main Event.
Bliznyuk started and ended a game-changing 21-0 rally -- that lasted for more than 11 minutes of the first half -- with free throws at either end. The Eagles trailed 11-9 early, but Bliznyuk converted two from the line at 13:11 and sank two more with 2:20 left before halftime that put EWU up a comfortable 30-11.
Griciunas nailed a jump shot, with an assist from Bliznyuk, who had five in the game, to kickstart the second half and the Eagles (3-3) maintained a lead that ranged from 19 to 28 points on the Colonels (2-3).
Richard Polanco added a career-best 11 points and Cody Benzel also scored 11 for the Eagles, who made 11 3-pointers and forced 18 turnovers.
Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 17 points. Deric Boyd added 14.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Malham
- Toby Martinez
- Kyle Regetz
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Montana | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Sacramento State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 5-9 |
| Northern Arizona | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Idaho State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Idaho | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Washington | 1-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
| Portland State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Weber State | 0-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| Montana State | 0-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| North Alabama | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Queens University | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Austin Peay | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
| Stetson | 1-1 | 1 | 3-12 |
| North Florida | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Bellarmine | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| West Georgia | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |
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