Peatling leads E. Washington over S. Utah 77-61

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Mason Peatling had 20 points as Eastern Washington beat Southern Utah 77-61 in the Big Sky Conference Tourney semifinals on Friday night.

Kim Aiken Jr. had 15 points and 11 rebounds for Eastern Washington (16-17). Tyler Kidd added 15 points. Jesse Hunt had 10 rebounds and six assists for Eastern Washington.

Southern Utah put up 21 first-half points, a season low for the team.

Cameron Oluyitan had 19 points for the Thunderbirds (16-16). Jacob Calloway added 13 points.