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After a tough loss at home to Missouri State, EMU really needed a win, and some momentum going into these next few rivalry game. This game turned out to be a great game for Eastern Michigan. Eagles were able to take control early and maintain a decent lead. With this win EMU goes to 13-15 overall and 6-7 in the MAC.
Northern Illinois came out furious after they were embarrassed at Eastern Michigan earlier in the year. NIU was so furious they had two technical fouls in the first half. EMU didn't let it affect them and still ended up with a win 53-41.Bryant and Thompson led the team both had 14 points. Bryant had 2 steals and 8 rebounds in this game. Ross came off the bench and had 8 points, Balkema with 6, and Sims with 5. EMU's zone defense was again a factor in this game, keeping NIU at 41 points.
As a team the Eagles only had 12 turnovers all game. The Eagles had 11 steals, 3 blocks, and 28 rebounds. Harrison and Bryant both had 8 rebounds. EMU shot 38% overall, and 35% from 3. Thompson had 3, 3 pointers in this game.
In the first half EMU was able to pull away getting a lead by as much as 10 points. Then going into half with a 30-22 lead. EMU was able to maintain this lead for pretty much the rest of the game. The Eagles led by 15 at one point.
So EMU is still in contention for a 5 seed at the MAC tournament, fighting with Buffalo for it. This year the 1-5 seed's get a first round bye because Toledo isn't eligible for the post season. EMU has Western Michigan and Central Michigan left on the schedule.
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