True freshman Jack Perry scored eight of Eastern Washington’s first 10 points, opening up the lane for Big Sky MVP Bogdan Bliznyuk to roll to 35 points and lead the third-seeded Eagles to a 78-72 win over No. 6 Portland State in the final quarterfinal of Thursday’s Big Sky Tournament in Reno.
Eastern Washington head coach Shantay Legans, Bliznyuk and Perry along with Portland State head Barret Peery and seniors Brandon Hollins and Bryce Canda address the media following the game.