New Sports Added to USU Eastern Athletics Program

Jess Brinkerhoff, Director of Athletics at Utah State University Eastern, highlighted the department's commitment to community involvement and academic excellence, boasting a department GPA of 3.4 and new teams in archery and mountain biking. He emphasized the importance of student athletes engaging with local schools and improving their academic performance, with women's soccer and volleyball teams achieving a 3.75 GPA this fall. Meanwhile, the Eastern Washington Eagles are concluding their regular basketball season with upcoming games against Weber State and Idaho State, aiming to improve their standings with significant individual performances from players like Howard. The Eagles also look forward to competing at the Big Sky Indoor Championships. Additionally, Eastern Washington's football schedule includes three FCS out-of-conference games and a matchup against Boise State. These developments reflect a broader trend of academic and athletic growth within collegiate sports in the region.