Defense getting up to par

After a disappointing loss on Thursday night in the conference opener against Montana, the Eastern Eagles' defense came to play with fierce intensity on Saturday. Senior Alvin Snow lead the Eagles with five steals, many leading to easy baskets.
"Once our defense gave us a couple of easy baskets, our offense started to get in the flow of things," coach Ray Giacoletti said of the win over Montana State. "Alvin's been our heart and soul for the last four years of how we want to play defense and his energy at the defensive end of the floor gets everyone else rejuvenated."

Although the Eagles have allowed their opponents to shoot 47 percent from the field, coach Giacoletti said the defense is making steps in the right direction. "We're not as efficient defensively as we have been in the past three years, but it's headed in the right direction now, so hopefully it's something we can continue to improve on."