Twin Falls, ID – The Utah State University Eastern men's basketball team traveled to play the College of Southern Idaho Saturday evening, losing to the home team 69-55. USU Eastern played its first non-scrimmage game since December 14^th. Against CSI, the Eagles trailed early and couldn't find the spark to get them back into the game.
 
USU Eastern had a spread scoring affair, with every player registering points. Donaval Avila Jr. led the way with 10 points, he also added 6 rebounds. Turahn Thompson narrowly missed a double-double with 9 points and 9 rebounds.
 
Overall the Eagles were cold offensively with lower than typical shooting percentages from the field. 45% from the free throw line, 18% from the three-point line and 39% from the field. Mike Hood from CSI led all scorers with 26.
 
The Eagles look to bounce back as they will travel to Ephraim, UT to square off against the Snow College Badgers on January 9^th. The game will begin at 7 p.m. from the Horne Activity Center. After the game against Snow, the team will play their first home game against Salt Lake Community College on January 16^th.