Kekoa Visperas Dominates with Three Early Touchdowns
- Kekoa Visperas threw three touchdown passes, helping Eastern Washington build a 22-0 lead in the first quarter.
- Jared Taylor contributed with a rushing touchdown and a touchdown pass, while Malek Dotson rushed for 130 yards.
- The Eagles secured a decisive 43-15 victory, improving their overall record in the Big Sky Conference.
On November 9, 2024, in Greeley, Colorado, the Eastern Washington Eagles achieved a significant victory over the Northern Colorado Bears with a score of 43-15. The Eagles started strong, taking a commanding 22-0 lead thanks to Kekoa Visperas, who threw three touchdown passes in the first quarter. Jared Taylor added to the lead with both rushing and passing touchdowns. Visperas completed 13 of 20 passes, accumulating 179 yards despite throwing one interception. His touchdown passes were distributed to Wesley Garrett, Michael Wortham, and Efton Chism III, contributing to the team's offensive success. Furthermore, Taylor had an impressive game, running for 92 yards while also connecting with Chism for a 14-yard touchdown pass. Malek Dotson supported the offense with a standout performance, rushing for 130 yards on 17 attempts. Chism's contributions included ten catches for 93 yards, bringing his season totals to 1,035 yards and 11 touchdowns on 95 receptions. The Bears, meanwhile, struggled offensively but managed to score with two touchdown passes from quarterback Peter Costelli, who finished with 258 passing yards. This victory improved Eastern Washington's record to 3-7 overall and 2-4 in the Big Sky Conference, while Northern Colorado fell to 1-9 on the season.