Idaho turned back Eastern Washington University, 83-76, and though the Vandals made an early bid to pull away, and they were able to overcome an Eagles’ second-half run, EWU had its deficit within four points, 72-68, with about four minutes to play and were within five points with less than a minute to go.

MOSCOW, Idaho – Olivia Nelson tied her career high 29 points – a mark she has now reached four times – to lead Idaho over Eastern Washington University, 67-57. The Vandals are 12-4 and 4-1 in the Big Sky Conference. EWU slipped to 6-11 and 2-3.