EMU Struggles in loss to Toledo

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     The Eagles traveled to Toledo to play the 10-10 Rockets, but couldn't find a way to finish. Toledo pulled away late and got a 8 point win, 60-52 over the now 11-12 Eagles. Neither team had a solid game, but it was still a close game pretty much the entire game. Toledo lead most of the game usually sustaining a 4 point lead.

     EMU had a lot of problems finding the bottom of the net, shooting only 33% in this game. The Eagles have had many problems on the road this year, but the defense was able to keep EMU in this game for a long time. In the first half both teams were taking shots at each other, exchanging the lead many times. EMU went into halftime only down 2.

     The 2nd half EMU had problems getting into a groove, and Toledo was able to keep a consitent lead. Toward the end of the game EMU of course tried making a comeback. The Eagles had back-to-back three pointers by Harrison and Ross to pull EMU back within 2. But from there Toledo was able to win the game with free throws that they struggled with early.

      Harrison had a career high game with 19 points, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Bryant had 9 points, Riley, and Thompson both had 6 points. Harrison also had a great game rebounding with 10 rebounds, getting help from Riley who had 13. EMU shot 33% from the field as a team, and 23% from 3 point range. The Eagles also had 8 blocks, and 7 steals.

      After EMU's best offensive game vs. Buffalo on Wednesday, and only having 4 turnovers all game, they come out of this game with 19 turnovers against Toledo., and 23 personal fouls.

       It was a game EMU needed to win to get closer to 1st place in the MAC West after Western Michigan had lost to Ball State earlier in the day. But EMU has to keep fighting to get back into the race, and it's not going to get any easier for EMU. The Eagles will host Akron, and then travel to Ball State and Ohio.