Merritt to play Saturday
The Eagles received good news, as senior Brendon Merritt will be in the starting lineup this Saturday at Portland State. Merritt suffered a knee bruise in the first minute of last Saturday's win over Sac State. Although he returned later in that game, he played only 16 minutes and didn't score.
"I think we got really lucky because the bruise was on the inside of the knee and anytime that happens you have to worry about ligament problems," said coach Ray Giacoletti. "But he practiced well on Monday and Tuesday, so I think he'll be fine."
The Eagles will need Merritt in the lineup as they are already thin at the guard position. Merritt suffered the injury just one game after leading the team with a season-high 19 points in the win against NAU.
Posted by Anthony :: 11:38 AM Jan 22
Anthony Venable is a senior at Eastern Washington University majoring in journalism. He hopes to find a job in sports reporting or sports broadcasting after he graduates this spring. He is also a three-year letter winner on an athletic scholarship for Eastern Washington's men's tennis team.