Eagles Get First Road Win With Stifling Defense

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     Eastern Michigan will leave Ball State with their first road win of the season. This is huge for the Eagles confidence now getting that much needed road win. EMU will go to 12-13 overall, and 5-6 in the MAC.

     The Eagles started the game slow, and were down by as much as 9 in the first half. A late run in the first half tied the game at 24 going into halftime with some momentum. The Eastern Michigan defense was outstanding for the most part in this game. EMU forced Ball State to 6 shot clock violations. No that is not a typo, 6 shot clock violations.

      EMU soon learned that Ball State did not have much of a defense in the paint, which allowed the EMU Point Guards to rush the paint and get some baskets. JR Sims had a outstanding game with 18 points.

      Glenn Bryant had a 20 point game, the 2nd player to have a 20 point game this season for EMU. Bryant also had 2 blocks in this game. Harper had 6 points while Ross, and Strickland both had 3.

       As a team Eastern Michigan had 8 steals, 4 blocks and 12 assists. Harper led the team with 7 of those 12 assists. EMU shot 56% overall, and 45% from 3. Sims went 4/5 from 3 point range. The Eagles had problems at the free throw line against the Cardinals shooting 46% from the line.

       EMU had 15 turnovers all game, while Ball State had 17. The Eagles bench also came through with 13 points. EMU had 22 points in the paint.

     Late in the game EMU was up by as much as 13. Ball State was really trying to get a comeback with about 2 minutes left. The Cardinals pulled within 5, with EMU unable to make some key free throws. EMU was then able to share the ball to get some quick baskets to hold onto a lead.

      It was good for EMU to get this win from Ball State on their home floor after the Cardinals came to the Convo and robbed EMU of a 2 point win.

      EMU will move on to play a tough Ohio Bobcats team in Athens Ohio. Following that game The Eagles will come back home on the 23rd, for their bracket buster game vs. Missouri State. Be sure to wear black for the black out. Also there will be a car giveaway, and autograph sessions following the game. For the Eagle Nation student secetion, there will be teh EMU game face promotion.