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The Eastern Washington Eagles are one victory away from their second trip to the Division I National Championship Game. Standing in the Eagles' way is Sam Houston State of the Southland Conference. The Bearkats are 10-3 and have beaten Big Sky teams Cal Poly and Montana State on its quest to a return trip to the championship game. Sam Houston State has won four playoff games over Big Sky teams the past two seasons. The Eagles hope to end the streak at "The Inferno.'' Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Pacific, and the game will air live on ESPNU. Beau Baldwin's team is 11-2 and riding a five-game winning streak. The Eagles haven't lost at home on the red turf this season, and are 17-2 all-time since the surface was installed in 2010. Eastern Washington also hasn't lost a game after Nov. 1 since the 2009 season.
This Week’s Sky Playoff Schedule
Saturday, Dec. 15
Sam Houston St. (10-3) at #2 E. Washington (11-2)
Time: 1 p.m. Pacific.
Location: Cheney, Wash. Roos Field (8,600)
Series: Sam Houston State leads 1-0.
Previous Meeting: Sam Houston beat EWU 35-34 in a 2004 quarterfinal in Cheney.
TV: ESPNU.
Internet: WATCH ESPN
Announcers: Joe Davis, Jay Walker.