Ohio Shuts Down EMU

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        Eastern Michigan knew that Ohio was a very strong team coming into this game. Ohio came out strong and they were able to take control of this game early. EMU wasn't able to make a run to try and get back into it as they take a loss 73-50. EMU will go to 12-14 overall and 5-7 in the conference.

      Eastern has been known for their defense this year, but Ohio was able to get 10 offensive rebounds on EMU, and out rebounding EMU 32-30. The Eagles did not have any intensity coming into this game and started off very sluggish. Ohio had a 17-3 lead to start the game.

      The Eagles just had a lot of trouble making shots in this game. As a team the Eagles shot 27% overall, and 29% from 3 point range. This is what EMU really needs to work on is just shooting. EMU had problems scoring, rushing shots. They did a okay job sharing the ball. EMU still has to take smarter shots, and try and get points off of fast breaks.

      JR Sims led Eastern Michigan with 15 points, 3 steals, and 2 rebounds. Sims had 3 of the 5 EMU 3 pointers. Thompson and Ross both had 9 points, followed by Bryant with 7. The Eagles went deeper into their bench today as they brought 7 guys off the bench in this game.

      Matt Balkema came off the bench and was able to contribute with 6 of EMU's rebounds, along with 3 points. Ohio was able to get quite a few steals in this game most likely for careless ball handling, or not knowing where everyone was on the floor. EMU had 14 turnovers, 8 of them were steals by Ohio.

      Ohio did a nice job of sharing the ball, as they had 23 assists this game, they are #1 in the country when it comes to assists. Give a lot of credit to Ohio for defending their home court, and being to be able to play as well as they did. Ohio started the game 7 for 7, not missing a shot to start.

      EMU will now come back home and play a bracket buster game vs. Missouri State. The game is at Noon EST, and has quite a few promotions going on. EMU has there Car giveaway. It's also a black out, with a surprise by the EMU student section at halftime. Also the student section will get there EMU Game Face promotion for this game. The game will be followed by the Women's basketball team who will take on Western Michigan.