Kekoa Visperas leads Eastern Washington to 42-27 win over Monmouth

In a season opener on Thursday night in Cheney, Washington, Eastern Washington showcased a dominant performance against Monmouth, winning 42-27. Quarterback Kekoa Visperas was instrumental in the victory, throwing five touchdown passes, three of which were caught by Efton Chism III. Visperas completed an impressive 25 of 28 passes without any interceptions, demonstrating his efficiency and control throughout the game. Eastern Washington's offense was characterized by long scoring drives, with five of their six touchdowns coming from drives that exceeded 74 yards. The Eagles maintained possession for over 37 minutes, effectively controlling the pace of the game. In addition to Chism's standout performance, which included 12 receptions for 173 yards, the team also saw contributions from Nolan Ulm and Miles Williams, who each caught touchdown passes. On the other side, Monmouth struggled to establish a running game, managing only 49 yards on the ground. Quarterback Derek Robertson threw for 390 yards and three touchdowns but was unable to overcome the Eagles' offensive onslaught. The Hawks' defense faced challenges in containing Eastern Washington's dynamic passing attack. Looking ahead, Monmouth will play its home opener against Lafayette on September 7, while Eastern Washington prepares to host Drake on the same day. This victory sets a positive tone for the Eagles as they aim to build on their success in the upcoming games.