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Abelman scores 20 in Northern Arizona's 92-86 win against Eastern Washington
Northern Arizona shot 52% from the field and made 26 of 28 free throws to maintain a double-digit halftime lead despite Eastern Washington's late surge.
- On Thursday at Findlay Toyota Court, Northern Arizona beat Eastern Washington 92-86, leading 52-35 at halftime and never trailing.
- Making 52% of its shots, NAU hit 12 of 20 3-pointers and converted 26 of 28 free throws while committing only five turnovers against Eastern's 12.
- Karl Markus Poom scored 16 with nine rebounds while Chris Komin added 15 and Alton Hamilton IV contributed 11 points and eight boards.
- The loss drops Eastern Washington Eagles to 5-16 overall and 3-5 in Big Sky, while Northern Arizona Lumberjacks stand 8-14 and 2-7; Eastern will play at Northern Colorado on Saturday.
- Down 75-55 midway through the second half, Eastern Washington Eagles rallied from a 20-point deficit and trimmed the lead to four with 1 minute and 30 seconds remaining, but Northern Arizona Lumberjacks responded with a five-point run.
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Eastern Washington's comeback bid falls short against Northern Arizona 92-86
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – After chipping away at a 20-point second-half deficit, the Eastern Washington men’s basketball team’s comeback attempt came up short Thursday in a 92-86 loss to Northern Arizona at Findlay Toyota Court.
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Men’s Basketball Puts on Offensive Showcase, Defeats Eastern Washington, 92-86
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (January 29, 2026) – Five Lumberjacks scored in double-figures as Northern Arizona men's basketball hung on for a 92-86 victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday at Findlay Toyota Court at the Walkup Skydome.
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