Tough Schedules, Big Sky Challenges | Spokane News

Eastern Washington’s basketball teams are bracing for another grueling schedule, packed with early road games against powerhouse opponents like Stanford, Oregon, and Utah — and only three home nonconference matchups, one against another D-I team. Despite the grind, coaches see value in facing tough competition, recalling last year’s resilience that sparked a winning streak. The women’s squad adds even more pressure with a historic Gonzaga showdown and trips to Puerto Rico. With the Big Sky now boasting 11 teams after Utah Tech and Southern Utah joined, both squads face more Mondays on the road, complicating travel and recovery. While finances shape these tough itineraries, the coaching staff remains focused on adapting and competing — no matter how demanding the calendar. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6cbfcb1e3510e40