Barnard out for Thursday

Eagles senior Josh Barnard will not play this Thursday at Weber State. Barnard has been struggling with a painful left achilles, which has restricted his movement and especially his shooting. "He's not going to practice this week. He didn't practice all last week and its really sore again," said head coach Ray Giacoletti.

Barnard was held scoreless in last Saturday's win against Portland State and was 0-2 from the three-point line. Giacoletti's hopes is that Barnard will be able to practice Friday and play Saturday against Idaho State, which plays zone. Barnard torched the Bengal zone with six three-pointers in the Eagles' 27-point win earlier in the season at Reese Court.

Danny Pariseau will start at the point, which will move Alvin Snow and Brendon Merritt to the wings. Also look for freshmen Paul Butorac and Eric Heinkel to get extended minutes with Barnard out.