Barnard won't practice, but will play

Senior shooting guard Josh Barnard has not and will not practice all week, but will remain in the lineup for Saturday night's game against Portland State. Barnard, who is suffering from a sore left achilles tendon, has not missed a game this season. "This is really the last time we really have a chance to try and get him healthy," said head coach Ray Giacoletti.

Since the injury, Barnard has struggled shooting the basketball. Barnard is only three of his last 15 from the three-point line and has seen his percentage drop under 50 percent for the first time since the beginning of the year. The Eagles will need Barnard to find his touch once again if they hope to win the conference tournament and qualify for the NCAA tournament.