Cook leads Eastern Washington against Northern Arizona after 21-point game

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (11-8, 2-4 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (6-13, 2-4 Big Sky)

Cheney, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington hosts Northern Arizona after Andrew Cook scored 21 points in Eastern Washington’s 74-64 loss to the Montana State Bobcats.

The Eagles have gone 5-2 at home. Eastern Washington is eighth in the Big Sky scoring 73.8 points while shooting 45.8% from the field.

The Lumberjacks are 2-4 against Big Sky opponents. Northern Arizona is 4-0 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Eastern Washington averages 73.8 points per game, 2.9 more points than the 70.9 Northern Arizona gives up. Northern Arizona averages 78.9 points per game, 2.3 more than the 76.6 Eastern Washington allows to opponents.

The Eagles and Lumberjacks match up Thursday for the first time in Big Sky play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Cook is averaging 15.6 points and 1.6 steals for the Eagles. Mason Williams is averaging 12.6 points over the last 10 games.

Trenton McLaughlin is averaging 21.7 points, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals for the Lumberjacks. Jayden Jackson is averaging 14.7 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 4-6, averaging 73.1 points, 30.9 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 8.3 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.7 points per game.

Lumberjacks: 5-5, averaging 78.6 points, 34.7 rebounds, 16.7 assists, 5.9 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.8 points.

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