Eastern Washington Eagles Defeat Idaho State Bengals 84-66
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Reed Gym
Eastern Washington Eagles 84, Idaho State Bengals 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Eastern Washington Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals?
Eastern Washington Eagles beat Idaho State Bengals 84-66 at Reed Gym on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Eastern Washington Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals?
Idaho State Bengals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the Eastern Washington Eagles triumphed over the Idaho State Bengals with a final score of 84-66. This victory marks a continued struggle for the Bengals, who now hold a home record of 10-9, while the Eagles improve to 4-14 overall. The game took place at Reed Gym, where the Bengals had hoped to leverage their home advantage but ultimately fell short.
The Bengals entered this game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, currently on a two-game winning streak. They averaged 80.6 points scored per game while allowing 77.7 points. Their last five games showed a slight dip in scoring, with an average of 82.6 points scored and 81.8 points allowed. In contrast, the Eagles have struggled significantly, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and a one-game losing streak. They averaged 77.4 points scored and allowed 84.3 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
At home, the Bengals had a record of 4-2 in their last six games, while the Eagles have yet to secure a victory on the road this season, holding an away record of 0-5. This stark contrast in home and away performance highlighted the challenges faced by the Eagles throughout the season.
In their previous meetings, the Bengals had won both encounters against the Eagles in the 2025 season, with scores of 78-70 at home and 78-54 away. However, this time, the Eagles turned the tables decisively. The game showcased a strong performance from the Eagles, who capitalized on their scoring opportunities and maintained a lead throughout the match.
The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their key players. This factor contributed to the competitive nature of the game, although the Eagles clearly outperformed the Bengals.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Bengals favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. This reflected the expectation of a competitive game, though the Eagles' performance exceeded these expectations significantly.
Conditions during the game were standard for indoor basketball, with no reported issues affecting play. Fans were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with notable scoring plays from both teams. The Eagles' Jojo Anderson made several key free throws and a significant three-pointer that helped solidify their lead in the second half.
Overall, viewers witnessed a game that highlighted the Eagles' potential to upset expectations, while the Bengals will need to reassess their strategies moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IDST -6.5 | 152.5 o -108 / u -112 | Eastern Washington Eagles +210 · Idaho State Bengals -258 |
Leaders
- PointsConnor Hollenbeck15Idaho State Bengals
- AssistsJamison Guerra6Idaho State Bengals
- ReboundsEvan Otten7Idaho State Bengals
- PointsIsaiah Moses22Eastern Washington Eagles
- AssistsIsaiah Moses3Eastern Washington Eagles
- ReboundsAlton Hamilton IV9Eastern Washington Eagles
Recent form
Idaho State Bengals
Last 10: 6-4Streak W280.6 scored · 77.7 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W76-68vs Idaho VandalsJan 16
- W81-79at Northern Arizona LumberjacksJan 11
- L72-85at Northern Colorado BearsJan 9
- L87-93vs Portland State VikingsJan 3
- W97-84vs Sacramento State HornetsJan 2
- L83-93vs UC Davis AggiesDec 21
- W80-64vs Montana Western BulldogsDec 19
- L69-73at Utah Valley WolverinesDec 11
- W93-79vs Denver PioneersDec 6
- W68-59at Kansas City RoosDec 4
Eastern Washington Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L177.4 scored · 84.3 allowed per game0-5 away
- L80-91at Weber State WildcatsJan 16
- W66-65vs Montana GrizzliesJan 10
- L64-68vs Montana State BobcatsJan 9
- L81-84at Idaho VandalsJan 3
- L81-109at BYU CougarsDec 23
- L77-101at Utah UtesDec 21
- L63-78vs Washington State CougarsDec 18
- L83-88vs California Baptist LancersDec 13
- W90-66vs Kansas City RoosDec 6
- L89-93at Denver PioneersDec 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Eastern Washington Eagles | Idaho State Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-50 | 21-56 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 8-15 | 5-25 |
| Three-point % | 53 | 20 |
| Free throws | 28-34 | 19-21 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 90 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 19 |
| Assists | 8 | 13 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 30 |
| Fouls | 19 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 25 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half60-41Jojo Anderson makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half61-41Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-41Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-42Caleb Van De Griend makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-42Isaiah Moses makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half64-43Jamison Guerra makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-44Jamison Guerra makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-44Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-44Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-46Cheikh Sow makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half67-46Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-46Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-48Connor Hollenbeck makes driving layup (Gus Etchison assists)
- 2nd Half69-48Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-48Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-49Lachlan Brewer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-50Lachlan Brewer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-50Straton Rogers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-50Straton Rogers makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-51Evan Otten makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-52Evan Otten makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-52Alton Hamilton IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-53Evan Otten makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-54Evan Otten makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-55Evan Otten makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-56Evan Otten makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-58Evan Otten makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half73-60Lachlan Brewer makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Louis Bond assists)
- 2nd Half75-60Kiree Huie makes layup
- 2nd Half76-60Kiree Huie makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-62Lachlan Brewer makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Jamison Guerra assists)
- 2nd Half77-62Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-62Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-62Jojo Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-62Jojo Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-64Louis Bond makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half81-64Jojo Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-65Louis Bond makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-66Louis Bond makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-66Jojo Anderson makes 24-foot three pointer
Win probability
Above the line favours Idaho State Bengals, below favours Eastern Washington Eagles.
Venue
- Reed GymPocatello, ID
- OfficialsTrent Lovewell, Nate Melson, Ben Cartmell
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