Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, November 18
Indianapolis, Ind.
Noon
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Photo by: Andrew Mascharka
Eagles Fight Back From 14-Point Deficit to Top Gardner-Webb, 76-68
11/18/2016 2:54:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Willie Mangum IV led the offensive attack with 28 points
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University's men's basketball team started the final weekend of the 2K Classic Friday, Nov. 18, with a come-from-behind win over Gardner-Webb University, 76-68, at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in the subregional, hosted by IUPUI. With the win, the Eagles (2-2) will take on the winner of the second game between IUPUI and Howard, while the Runnin' Bulldogs (0-3) will square off with the loser of that contest.
Senior Willie Mangum IV (Richmond, Va.-Marshall (San Jacinto College)) was the Eagles' leading scorer with 28 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including a 6-for-7 performance from beyond the arc. Sophomore James Thompson IV (Baton Rouge, La.-Parkview Baptist) grabbed his second consecutive double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Ray Lee (Detroit, Mich.-Romulus) added 11 points for his fourth straight game in double figures. Junior Tim Bond (Baltimore, Md.-City College) was a stat-stuffer, grabbing nine points, six rebounds, six assists, and a steal. Overall, the Eagles were outshot by Gardner-Webb, but forced the Runnin' Bulldogs into 24 turnovers, while turning it over just 12 times themselves. EMU snagged 25 points off of Gardner-Webb's 24 miscues. EMU also recorded 11 steals, tying its season-high. Senior Ty Toney (Atlanta, Ga.-Alpharetta (Georgia Highlands)) led the defensive effort with five swipes, while Lee added three of his own.
Gardner-Webb began the contest with a 14-0 run using four triples and a long jumper, while the Eagles missed their first seven shots, before EMU finally broke the seal when Mangum knocked down a corner three-pointer but the Runnin' Bulldogs responded with a three point play from Brandon Miller to take a 17-3 lead with 14:54 left in the opening 20 minutes.
With the Eagles looking at a 14-point deficit, Gardner-Webb got into a little bit of foul trouble and Baylee Steele (Norwalk, Iowa-Norwalk (Des Moines Area C.C.)) sparked a 13-0 EMU run with a pair of free throws, while Mangum and Bond combined for three long balls to help the Eagle offense get on track. In total, the Green and White went on a 21-6 run to jump on top by three, 24-21, with 7:49 remaining in the first half.
As the Eagles and Runnin' Bulldogs traded buckets, EMU held a two-point, 31-29, lead with 3:44 to go in the half, Eastern pushed the lead to double-figures, 42-30, on the back of an 11-1 run, with Mangum scoring nine of those points. GWU knocked down a pair of free throws to cut the EMU edge to 10, 42-32, with just 45 seconds remaining, but Bond found Thompson on an alley-oop to close out the half and head into the locker room with a 44-32 lead at the break.
Mangum began the game as the hot hand, posting 23 points in the first half on 7-of-7 shooting, including a staggering five three-pointers which tied a career-high for the Richmond, Va. native. Thompson led the Green and White's rebounding effort in the opening frame with seven rebounds, but it was the turnover battle that proved to be the difference. The Eagles forced Gardner-Webb into 14 turnovers and scored 20 points off of those miscues, while EMU coughed up the ball just six times.
Heading into the second half, the Runnin' Bulldogs grabbed three quick points but Lee responded with a long ball to make it a 47-35 contest in favor of Eastern. After trading buckets, Gardner-Webb was able to cut the EMU lead to six, 51-45, at the 15:59 mark but the Eagles responded with a 7-0 run over just four minutes to take a 13-point, 58-45, lead.
EMU eventually extended its lead to 15, 63-48, with just under nine minutes to go in the game and maintained a double-digit lead for all but 30 seconds until the Runnin' Bulldogs cut into Eastern's lead late but the Green and White was able to hold on to the lead, leaving the floor with a 76-68 victory.
The Eagles return to action Saturday, Nov. 19, when it squares off with the winner of the IUPUI and Howard contest which began directly after the Eastern Michigan victory over Gardner-Webb. Game time is slated for either 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. depending on the Green and White's opponent. Should EMU square off with IUPUI, it will begin action at 1 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University's men's basketball team started the final weekend of the 2K Classic Friday, Nov. 18, with a come-from-behind win over Gardner-Webb University, 76-68, at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in the subregional, hosted by IUPUI. With the win, the Eagles (2-2) will take on the winner of the second game between IUPUI and Howard, while the Runnin' Bulldogs (0-3) will square off with the loser of that contest.
Senior Willie Mangum IV (Richmond, Va.-Marshall (San Jacinto College)) was the Eagles' leading scorer with 28 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including a 6-for-7 performance from beyond the arc. Sophomore James Thompson IV (Baton Rouge, La.-Parkview Baptist) grabbed his second consecutive double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Ray Lee (Detroit, Mich.-Romulus) added 11 points for his fourth straight game in double figures. Junior Tim Bond (Baltimore, Md.-City College) was a stat-stuffer, grabbing nine points, six rebounds, six assists, and a steal. Overall, the Eagles were outshot by Gardner-Webb, but forced the Runnin' Bulldogs into 24 turnovers, while turning it over just 12 times themselves. EMU snagged 25 points off of Gardner-Webb's 24 miscues. EMU also recorded 11 steals, tying its season-high. Senior Ty Toney (Atlanta, Ga.-Alpharetta (Georgia Highlands)) led the defensive effort with five swipes, while Lee added three of his own.
Gardner-Webb began the contest with a 14-0 run using four triples and a long jumper, while the Eagles missed their first seven shots, before EMU finally broke the seal when Mangum knocked down a corner three-pointer but the Runnin' Bulldogs responded with a three point play from Brandon Miller to take a 17-3 lead with 14:54 left in the opening 20 minutes.
With the Eagles looking at a 14-point deficit, Gardner-Webb got into a little bit of foul trouble and Baylee Steele (Norwalk, Iowa-Norwalk (Des Moines Area C.C.)) sparked a 13-0 EMU run with a pair of free throws, while Mangum and Bond combined for three long balls to help the Eagle offense get on track. In total, the Green and White went on a 21-6 run to jump on top by three, 24-21, with 7:49 remaining in the first half.
As the Eagles and Runnin' Bulldogs traded buckets, EMU held a two-point, 31-29, lead with 3:44 to go in the half, Eastern pushed the lead to double-figures, 42-30, on the back of an 11-1 run, with Mangum scoring nine of those points. GWU knocked down a pair of free throws to cut the EMU edge to 10, 42-32, with just 45 seconds remaining, but Bond found Thompson on an alley-oop to close out the half and head into the locker room with a 44-32 lead at the break.
Mangum began the game as the hot hand, posting 23 points in the first half on 7-of-7 shooting, including a staggering five three-pointers which tied a career-high for the Richmond, Va. native. Thompson led the Green and White's rebounding effort in the opening frame with seven rebounds, but it was the turnover battle that proved to be the difference. The Eagles forced Gardner-Webb into 14 turnovers and scored 20 points off of those miscues, while EMU coughed up the ball just six times.
Heading into the second half, the Runnin' Bulldogs grabbed three quick points but Lee responded with a long ball to make it a 47-35 contest in favor of Eastern. After trading buckets, Gardner-Webb was able to cut the EMU lead to six, 51-45, at the 15:59 mark but the Eagles responded with a 7-0 run over just four minutes to take a 13-point, 58-45, lead.
EMU eventually extended its lead to 15, 63-48, with just under nine minutes to go in the game and maintained a double-digit lead for all but 30 seconds until the Runnin' Bulldogs cut into Eastern's lead late but the Green and White was able to hold on to the lead, leaving the floor with a 76-68 victory.
The Eagles return to action Saturday, Nov. 19, when it squares off with the winner of the IUPUI and Howard contest which began directly after the Eastern Michigan victory over Gardner-Webb. Game time is slated for either 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. depending on the Green and White's opponent. Should EMU square off with IUPUI, it will begin action at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
EMU
GWU
FG%
.381
.457
3FG%
.471
.563
FT%
.645
.654
RB
37
36
TO
12
24
STL
11
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
28
FGM
8
3FGM
6
FTM
6
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Players Mentioned
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