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EMU had a chance to spoil a long win streak that Akron has held on to. But a late Akron run pulled them ahead to take a close win over the Eagles. EMU played a very tough game that kept them in it most of the game. The Eagles needed to keep up Akron's scoring but couldn't in the 70-62 loss.
A hard fought game for the Eagles, but wasn't quite enough to pull out the upset. The Eagles did a very nice job keeping up with the Zips score wise. Most of them game EMU was within 2 or 4 points. Then late in the game, Akron's Brian Walsh pulled the zips away with some three pointers.
Eastern had a solid day defending the Zips, being able to get to players before they would take a shot. EMU forced 20 turnovers against Akron, a team that averages around 12 a game. Eastern Michigan had 2 blocks and 11 steals, 3 of those steals came from Riley under the basket.
In the first half Akron had a lot of 2nd chance opportunities, the Zips were able to rebound very well, and force up a basket. Also in the first half, EMU had quite a bit of fast break opportunities where they had number but couldn't quite get the ball to fall through while getting fouled on some of the breaks.
The big guy's for EMU had to contain Marshall, and Treadwell for Akron all game, Balkema and Riley did a decent job keeping up with them, but Akron was a all around good team. I was very impressed with the way Eastern Michigan played today even though the Eagles couldn't pull out a win.
The bench really came to play, since Thompson was out in the game. Sims and Strickland both had 10 points, but Bryant led the team with 11 points. Ross wasn't far behind with 9, followed by Harrison with 7, and Riley with 6.
As a team EMU had only 14 turnovers, and 22 rebounds. Eagles also managed to get 11 steals against the Zips. As a team EMU shot 37% both from the field and behind the arc.
The Eagles are off to play at Ball State next, looking for a much needed win. Still a way's to go in conference play.
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