Skylie Barker's 35 points lead Eagles in win over Spartans

USU Eastern women's basketball team dominates Colorado Northwestern Community College

Feb. 20, 2026 at 11:17pm

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The Utah State Eastern women's basketball team defeated the Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans 81-40, led by a career-high 35 points from Skylie Barker. The Eagles started strong with a 9-0 run and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the game, extending it to as many as 31 points in the third quarter.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Eagles' season series lead over the Spartans at 3-0, demonstrating the team's continued dominance in their conference. Skylie Barker's career-high performance also highlights the individual talent on the Eagles roster.

The details

The Eagles were led by Skylie Barker's 35 points, going 13-23 from the field and 5-7 from the three-point line. Marlee Pieper also had a strong game, finishing just one rebound short of a double-double with 16 points and 9 rebounds. The Eagles' defense held the Spartans to just 7 points in the first quarter and 19 points in the first half.

  • The game was played on February 20, 2026.
  • The Eagles will host Salt Lake Community College on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. for their last home game of the regular season.

The players

Skylie Barker

A standout player for the Utah State Eastern women's basketball team, Barker scored a career-high 35 points in the win over the Spartans.

Marlee Pieper

A key contributor for the Eagles, Pieper finished just one rebound short of a double-double with 16 points and 9 rebounds.

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What’s next

The Eagles will host Salt Lake Community College on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. for their last home game of the regular season.

The takeaway

Skylie Barker's career-high performance and the Eagles' dominant win over the Spartans demonstrate the team's continued success and individual talent, setting them up well for their final home game of the regular season.