Eastern Michigan got off to a 14-0 start in this non-confernce game. The Eagles are now 7-1 at home this season. It was more of a stay in shape kind of game right before the Eagles play Kentucky. Final score was 87-49, and Eastern Michigan goes to 7-5 on the season.
Eastern really took charge in this game forcing turnovers, and getting 48 points in the paint. 4 players on EMU were in double figures for points. Eagles also had 6 3 pointers made as a team in this game.
Going into half Eastern had a 47-19 lead. EMU reduced their average turnovers in half. Usually EMU has around 20 turnovers a game, they limit it to 10 in this one. Eastern went on a 8-0 run to start the 2nd half to make the lead even bigger.
The Eagles couldn't do much better, they worked on things in preparation for Kentucky like defense and ball control. Field goal percentage could be higher but 55% is not bad. Eastern did a decent job rebounding in this game with 35 rebounds, 14 of them were offensive.
Thompson you could say was on fire from 3 point range in this game, going 5/9 from 3, and led the team with 17 points. Harrison not far behind with 15 points. Everyone that got into the game for EMU had points.
The Eagles now travel to Lexinton Kentucky for their next non-conference game.
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