Basketball - The Eastern Echo

Eastern men's basketball drops 3rd straight game to Purdue Fort Wayne, 99-76

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, Dec. 16, 2024

Despite a standout 28-point performance from Jalen Terry (Flint, Mich. Beecher/Oregon/DePaul) and an additional 16 added to the scoreboard by Jalin Billingsley (Cleveland, Ohio/Lutheran East/Georgetown), the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team lost their third straight game - this one to Purdue Fort Wayne, 99-76.

Eastern Michigan women's basketball falls to Notre Dame, 118-49

By Elena Davis · Monday, Dec. 16, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team fell to No. 8 Notre Dame, 118-49. Olivia Smith led the Eagles with a season-high 13 points in a challenging matchup on Dec. 15 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana.

Eastern Michigan basketball falls to unbeaten Loyola Chicago, 76-54

By Elena Davis · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball lost to unbeaten Loyola Chicago 76-54. Christian Henry led the Eagles with 21 points in his hometown matchup, but the team struggled against the Ramblers' dominant rebounding and scoring runs.

Eagles basketball pulls off stunning 72-60 comeback victory over Xavier

By Elena Davis · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball team overcame a 20-point halftime deficit to defeat Xavier 72-60, marking their first win of the season and a milestone victory for head coach Sahar Nusseibeh.

Eastern Michigan falls to Detroit Mercy in basketball overtime, 98-89

By Caleb Henderson and Hugh Thorp · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024

Eastern Michigan trailed by as many as 13 points in the second but fell in overtime in the best team scoring effort of the season.

Eastern Michigan overcomes Northern Arizona’s comeback for 72-68 victory

By Elena Davis · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

Eastern Michigan defeated Northern Arizona 72-68, overcoming a massive second-half rally with late-game heroics to improve to 5-2 during the Houston Christian MTE season.

Eastern Michigan triumphs in nail-biter against Houston Christian, 74-73

By Elena Davis · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

The EMU men's basketball team win against Houston Christian University.

Eleko’s career-high not enough as Eagles fall to Detroit Mercy

By Elena Davis · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

Sisi Eleko’s career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds weren’t enough to lift Eastern Michigan women’s basketball, as the Eagles fell 72-61 to Detroit Mercy after a pivotal second-quarter surge by the Titans.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball triumphs over Oakland with dominant second-half comeback, 68-64

By Elena Davis · Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

Eastern Michigan men's basketball team overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat Oakland University 68-64, propelled by a dominant second half and a season-high 16 points from Arne Osojnik.

Eagles women's basketball falls to Purdue Fort Wayne, 94-49

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team suffered a difficult defeat at the hands of the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 94-49 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Thursday night.

Men's basketball falls to 2-2 after hard-fought battle with Cleveland State

By Hugh Thorp · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

Jalen Terry drops 25 points as men's basketball falls to Cleveland State, 71-63.

Career night leads EMU men’s basketball to 74-71 victory over IU Indianapolis

By Elena Davis · Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

Jalen Terry’s 28-point performance, including six three-pointers, gave Eastern Michigan University a 74-71 comeback win over IU Indianapolis, marking the Eagles’ second victory. The win also extended Eastern’s impressive 616-game streak of scoring at least one three-pointer, a record dating back to 2004.

EMU Women's Basketball vs. Bowling Green

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball falls to Michigan State, 95-49

By Hugh Thorp · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

Sisi Eleko scores 25 of Eastern Michigan's 49 points in loss to Spartans.

Sisi Eleko’s Double-Double Not Enough in 66-57 Loss to Alabama A&M

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

Despite holding Alabama A&M to 0/10 from behind the arc and a 33.3% field goal percentage overall, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fell to 0-2 with a 66-57 loss at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday afternoon.

Eagles Women's Basketball Falls in Season Opener to Texas State, 75-71

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024

Midway through the third quarter, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team was looking formidable, with a 17-point lead and a victory in the opening game of the 2024 season in sight. However, the Texas State Bobcats had other plans.

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball falls to Texas State in season opener, 64-44

By Elena Davis · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team had a challenging start to the season, losing 64-44 to Texas State in the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Conference Challenge. Despite a standout performance from Christian Henry, who scored 17 points, the Eagles struggled with shooting efficiency and fell behind early, allowing Texas State to maintain control throughout the game.

Christian Henry, Eagles shine in tune up against Central State, 85-63

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024

21 points from Christian Henry (Chicago, Ill./The Skill Factory/Panola College), 18 points from Da’Sean Nelson (Toledo, Ohio/Robert S. Rogers/Kilgore College/DePaul) and an additional 13 points from Jalin Billingsley (Cleveland, Ohio/Lutheran East/Georgetown) was more than enough to power the Eastern Michigan basketball team to a dominant showing over Central State in a preseason outing at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 85-63.

Jay Smith joins men’s basketball as assistant coach, player development specialist

By Elena Davis · Friday, June 14, 2024

Jay Smith joins men’s hoops staff as Assistant Coach and Player Development Specialist.

Womens Basketball Eastern Michigan vs Toledo

Central Michigan women's hoops claims intrastate rival victory with 64-60 win over Eagles

By Elena Davis · Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024

Central Michigan came away victorious over the Eagles at home, 64-60. Lachelle Austin led the charge with 14 points, followed by Tayra Eke who contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. Cali Denson also made her presence felt with 11 points.

Emoni Bates helps Cavaliers past Rockets, 99-78, for NBA Summer League Championship

By Blake McQueary · Monday, July 17, 2023

Bates finishes with 19 points to help the Cavs secure the 2023 NBA 2k24 Summer League Championship.