Eastern Michigan Athletics
Tuesday, December 1
Convocation Center
7 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
3-1
77
vs
69
Oral Roberts
2-5
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4
F
Oral Roberts
10
13
22
24
69
Eastern Michigan
17
19
23
18
77
Photo by: Steve King/KingStudios
Baldwin and Morton Fuel the Eagles to 77-69 Victory Over Oral Roberts
12/1/2015 9:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Chanise Baldwin collected her first double-double while donning Green and White
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Postgame Audio.
Highlights.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Behind a 25-point outing from junior Janay Morton (Brooklyn Park, Minn.–Osseo) and a double-double from senior Chanise Baldwin (Pontiac, Mich.–Martin Luther King), the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team bounced back with a 77-69 victory against Oral Roberts University (2-5), Dec. 1, at the Convocation Center. While both team's struggled to score early, the Eagles (3-1) used a substantial advantage in the paint (34-8) to outlast the Golden Eagles Tuesday evening, Dec. 1.
Morton shot 53 percent on 8-of-15 shooting from the floor, while knocking down 66 percent of her shots from beyond the arc. Baldwin posted the first double-double of her Eagle career, as she posted 15 points and 14 rebounds on the night, both of which were season bests.
In addition to Morton and Baldwin, junior Phillis Webb (Brooklyn Park, Minn.–Osseo) nearly turned in a double-double as well, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds on the night.
As a team, the Eagles shot 43.5 percent from the floor and converted on a third of their three-point attempts. The Green and White dominated inside, holding a 34-8 advantage in points in the paint. In addition, EMU's 2-3 zone caused problems throughout the game for the Golden Eagles, forcing them into 15 turnovers on the night. The Eagles cashed in on the Golden Eagles' miscues scoring 19 points off turnovers.
The first quarter began with both teams struggling to find their offensive rhythm. The Eagles struck first on a layup from Webb, and from there the Golden Eagles couldn't keep up with the Green and White offense. Throughout the entire quarter, Oral Roberts shot 2-of-12 from three-point land, and just 4-of-20 from the floor, allowing the Eagles to hold a 17-10 edge through 10 minutes of play.
The second quarter saw more of the same, as the Golden Eagles failed to hit shots. At the end of the first half, Oral Roberts was 9-of-33 and 4-of-19 from long range. Defensively, the Eagles managed to force six turnovers in the second period, which led to eight points and kept the momentum in favor of the Green and White. Baldwin anchored the defense, grabbing eight rebounds in the first half. At half, the score stood at 36-23 with the Eagles ahead.
Following the break, the Eagles opened the second half with a three from senior Sera Ozelci (Ankara, Turkey–TED Ankara College). However, the Golden Eagles began to find their shot throughout the quarter, but Morton continued to respond with baskets of her own, as well as setting up her teammates. Morton also closed out the third by hitting a three pointer at the buzzer. After three, the Eagles clung to a 59-45 lead.
Oral Roberts continued to chip away at the Eagles' lead, but the Green and White exploited their advantage in the paint. The Golden Eagles clawed their way back, however, as the EMU lead shrunk to 64-62 mid-way through the fourth. The Green and White responded with a quick 9-0 run following a steal off the inbounds by Morton, who then dropped in a layup and converted a free throw. Although Oral Roberts kept it close, the Eagles prevailed 77-69.
The Green and White continue their season at the Air Force Academy, Friday, Dec. 4, with the Air Force Tournament. The Eagles will take on the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. MT on Friday, followed by a bout with Abilene Christian, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. MT.
Postgame Audio.
Highlights.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Behind a 25-point outing from junior Janay Morton (Brooklyn Park, Minn.–Osseo) and a double-double from senior Chanise Baldwin (Pontiac, Mich.–Martin Luther King), the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team bounced back with a 77-69 victory against Oral Roberts University (2-5), Dec. 1, at the Convocation Center. While both team's struggled to score early, the Eagles (3-1) used a substantial advantage in the paint (34-8) to outlast the Golden Eagles Tuesday evening, Dec. 1.
Morton shot 53 percent on 8-of-15 shooting from the floor, while knocking down 66 percent of her shots from beyond the arc. Baldwin posted the first double-double of her Eagle career, as she posted 15 points and 14 rebounds on the night, both of which were season bests.
In addition to Morton and Baldwin, junior Phillis Webb (Brooklyn Park, Minn.–Osseo) nearly turned in a double-double as well, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds on the night.
As a team, the Eagles shot 43.5 percent from the floor and converted on a third of their three-point attempts. The Green and White dominated inside, holding a 34-8 advantage in points in the paint. In addition, EMU's 2-3 zone caused problems throughout the game for the Golden Eagles, forcing them into 15 turnovers on the night. The Eagles cashed in on the Golden Eagles' miscues scoring 19 points off turnovers.
The first quarter began with both teams struggling to find their offensive rhythm. The Eagles struck first on a layup from Webb, and from there the Golden Eagles couldn't keep up with the Green and White offense. Throughout the entire quarter, Oral Roberts shot 2-of-12 from three-point land, and just 4-of-20 from the floor, allowing the Eagles to hold a 17-10 edge through 10 minutes of play.
The second quarter saw more of the same, as the Golden Eagles failed to hit shots. At the end of the first half, Oral Roberts was 9-of-33 and 4-of-19 from long range. Defensively, the Eagles managed to force six turnovers in the second period, which led to eight points and kept the momentum in favor of the Green and White. Baldwin anchored the defense, grabbing eight rebounds in the first half. At half, the score stood at 36-23 with the Eagles ahead.
Following the break, the Eagles opened the second half with a three from senior Sera Ozelci (Ankara, Turkey–TED Ankara College). However, the Golden Eagles began to find their shot throughout the quarter, but Morton continued to respond with baskets of her own, as well as setting up her teammates. Morton also closed out the third by hitting a three pointer at the buzzer. After three, the Eagles clung to a 59-45 lead.
Oral Roberts continued to chip away at the Eagles' lead, but the Green and White exploited their advantage in the paint. The Golden Eagles clawed their way back, however, as the EMU lead shrunk to 64-62 mid-way through the fourth. The Green and White responded with a quick 9-0 run following a steal off the inbounds by Morton, who then dropped in a layup and converted a free throw. Although Oral Roberts kept it close, the Eagles prevailed 77-69.
The Green and White continue their season at the Air Force Academy, Friday, Dec. 4, with the Air Force Tournament. The Eagles will take on the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. MT on Friday, followed by a bout with Abilene Christian, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. MT.
Team Stats
ORU
EMU
FG%
.391
.435
3FG%
.343
.333
FT%
.700
.522
RB
43
41
TO
15
8
STL
4
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
25
FGM
8
3FGM
4
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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