CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Cedric Coward's 21 points helped Eastern Washington defeat Portland State 91-57 on Thursday night in a Big Sky Conference opener.

Coward had five rebounds for the Eagles (5-7). Dane Erikstrup scored 18 points and added five steals. LeJuan Watts shot 4 of 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding nine rebounds.

The Vikings (9-4) were led in scoring by Isaiah Johnson, who finished with 10 points and two steals. Portland State also got eight points from Ismail Habib. In addition, Hunter Woods had eight points.

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