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Frantic Comeback Propels Women's Basketball to 78-76 Win at Detroit Mercy
12/17/2017 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
It was EMU's first road win since Nov. 29, 2016
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DETROIT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – A gritty effort saw the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team erase a 13-point deficit with three and a half minutes to play to knock of the University of Detroit Mercy, 78-76, Sunday, Dec. 17, inside of Calihan Hall. It was EMU's (3-7) 16th win after trailing by 10-or-more points since the 2009-10 season and its biggest comeback under Head Coach Fred Castro, as well as Eastern Michigan's first road win since Nov. 29, 2016, a span of 17 games.
A three-ball from Detroit Mercy's Anja Marinkovic with 3:26 to go pushed the Titan lead to a game-high 13, but proved to be the last bucket of the game for UDM as the Eagles closed the contest on a 15-0 run. Clawing its way back, EMU tallied five steals and sank 5-of-8 shots to reclaim the lead, 77-76, on a free throw by senior Micah Robinson (Ann Arbor, Mich.-Huron) with 35 seconds remaining. It was EMU's first lead since midway through the second quarter and proved to be the game-winning point as EMU hung on to knock off UDM.
Defense was the difference for the Green and White, as Eastern Michigan held the edge in rebounding (43-39) and steals (19-5), while forcing Detroit Mercy (0-10) into a season-high 32 turnovers. EMU's advantage on the glass led to a 14-5 lead in second chance points for the Eagles, while EMU also turned UDM's miscues into 29 points. Eastern Michigan's 19 steals were the most by the Eagles since they racked up the same amount against Western Michigan, March2, 2016.
Detroit Mercy converted 43.1 percent (22-of-51) of its shots, while Eastern Michigan went 29-of-81 from the field and hit shots at a 35.8 percent clip. The Titans' strong shooting carried beyond the arc, where UDM went 12-for-27. Despite knocking down just six triples, EMU found its stroke at the charity stripe, converting a season-best 82.4 percent of its attempts. Meanwhile, UDM finished 20-of-29 from the line, including just 8-of-15 in the second half.
Three double-digit efforts led EMU in the comeback win, with Robinson pouring in a season-high 19 points to pace the Green and White. Fellow senior Sasha Dailey (Toledo, Ohio-Rogers) added 18 points in a strong all-around performance, chipping in a season-high six steals and six rebounds along with two assists. Her six swipes put Dailey over the 200-steal mark for her career Redshirt junior Danielle Minott (Miami, Fla.-Miami Country Day (Syracuse)), who scored nine of her career-high 13 points in the second half, added seven boards, five steals, and three assists in a stat-stuffing showing.
Starting out the game just 1-of-6 from the field EMU fell behind by as many as nine before finding its shooting stroke. The Eagles closed the opening period on a 16-7 run in which the Green and White held the Titans scoreless for more than four minutes to even the score at 18 after 10 minutes of action.
Fouls piled up quickly for Eastern in the second, as UDM found itself in the bonus less than two minutes into the quarter. Converting 50 percent of its shots from the field, the Eagles and Titans traded buckets until seven free throws and three triples allowed Detroit Mercy to pull away 40-38 into the break.
Robinson led all scorers at the half, posting a 12-point effort on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting that included a pair of three-pointers. Dailey added nine points and a team-high five rebounds, while the Titans were paced by Lola Ristovski's team-high nine points.
Detroit Mercy pushed its advantage to double digits, 48-38, behind an 8-0 run to begin the second half, but Eastern Michigan battled back. Freshman RayJon Harris' (Euclid, Ohio-Euclid) capped an 11-3 run for the Green and White with a three-point play on an offensive rebound. Ripping away the board, Harris sank the hoop and drew the harm, knocking down the free throw to cut UDM's lead to 54-51 late in the third.
Behind by nine, 65-56, to start the fourth quarter, the Eagles saw the deficit grow to a game-high 13 with 3:26 ticks left on the clock before fighting back. Aided by seven UDM miscues in the final three minutes, EMU doubled up the Titans in the final stanza, 22-11, to outlast Detroit Mercy, 78-76.
Eastern Michigan is back in action Wednesday, Dec. 20, as it returns home for the first time in more than a month to take on Longwood University. Tipoff between the Eagles and Lancers is scheduled for 4 p.m. inside the Convocation Center.
On sale now is the Eastern Michigan Basketball 'Tis the Season 2-Pack. The package is a great stocking stuffer idea for friends, family, and co-workers to take in women's basketball for just $10. Along with tickets to any selected two home games, fans will receive one Block E backpack cooler, as well as one Block E T-shirt for each package purchased. The online sale run through Dec. 24 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased during that time frame over the phone by calling 734.487.ENOW.
DETROIT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – A gritty effort saw the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team erase a 13-point deficit with three and a half minutes to play to knock of the University of Detroit Mercy, 78-76, Sunday, Dec. 17, inside of Calihan Hall. It was EMU's (3-7) 16th win after trailing by 10-or-more points since the 2009-10 season and its biggest comeback under Head Coach Fred Castro, as well as Eastern Michigan's first road win since Nov. 29, 2016, a span of 17 games.
A three-ball from Detroit Mercy's Anja Marinkovic with 3:26 to go pushed the Titan lead to a game-high 13, but proved to be the last bucket of the game for UDM as the Eagles closed the contest on a 15-0 run. Clawing its way back, EMU tallied five steals and sank 5-of-8 shots to reclaim the lead, 77-76, on a free throw by senior Micah Robinson (Ann Arbor, Mich.-Huron) with 35 seconds remaining. It was EMU's first lead since midway through the second quarter and proved to be the game-winning point as EMU hung on to knock off UDM.
Defense was the difference for the Green and White, as Eastern Michigan held the edge in rebounding (43-39) and steals (19-5), while forcing Detroit Mercy (0-10) into a season-high 32 turnovers. EMU's advantage on the glass led to a 14-5 lead in second chance points for the Eagles, while EMU also turned UDM's miscues into 29 points. Eastern Michigan's 19 steals were the most by the Eagles since they racked up the same amount against Western Michigan, March2, 2016.
Detroit Mercy converted 43.1 percent (22-of-51) of its shots, while Eastern Michigan went 29-of-81 from the field and hit shots at a 35.8 percent clip. The Titans' strong shooting carried beyond the arc, where UDM went 12-for-27. Despite knocking down just six triples, EMU found its stroke at the charity stripe, converting a season-best 82.4 percent of its attempts. Meanwhile, UDM finished 20-of-29 from the line, including just 8-of-15 in the second half.
Three double-digit efforts led EMU in the comeback win, with Robinson pouring in a season-high 19 points to pace the Green and White. Fellow senior Sasha Dailey (Toledo, Ohio-Rogers) added 18 points in a strong all-around performance, chipping in a season-high six steals and six rebounds along with two assists. Her six swipes put Dailey over the 200-steal mark for her career Redshirt junior Danielle Minott (Miami, Fla.-Miami Country Day (Syracuse)), who scored nine of her career-high 13 points in the second half, added seven boards, five steals, and three assists in a stat-stuffing showing.
Starting out the game just 1-of-6 from the field EMU fell behind by as many as nine before finding its shooting stroke. The Eagles closed the opening period on a 16-7 run in which the Green and White held the Titans scoreless for more than four minutes to even the score at 18 after 10 minutes of action.
Fouls piled up quickly for Eastern in the second, as UDM found itself in the bonus less than two minutes into the quarter. Converting 50 percent of its shots from the field, the Eagles and Titans traded buckets until seven free throws and three triples allowed Detroit Mercy to pull away 40-38 into the break.
Robinson led all scorers at the half, posting a 12-point effort on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting that included a pair of three-pointers. Dailey added nine points and a team-high five rebounds, while the Titans were paced by Lola Ristovski's team-high nine points.
Detroit Mercy pushed its advantage to double digits, 48-38, behind an 8-0 run to begin the second half, but Eastern Michigan battled back. Freshman RayJon Harris' (Euclid, Ohio-Euclid) capped an 11-3 run for the Green and White with a three-point play on an offensive rebound. Ripping away the board, Harris sank the hoop and drew the harm, knocking down the free throw to cut UDM's lead to 54-51 late in the third.
Behind by nine, 65-56, to start the fourth quarter, the Eagles saw the deficit grow to a game-high 13 with 3:26 ticks left on the clock before fighting back. Aided by seven UDM miscues in the final three minutes, EMU doubled up the Titans in the final stanza, 22-11, to outlast Detroit Mercy, 78-76.
Eastern Michigan is back in action Wednesday, Dec. 20, as it returns home for the first time in more than a month to take on Longwood University. Tipoff between the Eagles and Lancers is scheduled for 4 p.m. inside the Convocation Center.
On sale now is the Eastern Michigan Basketball 'Tis the Season 2-Pack. The package is a great stocking stuffer idea for friends, family, and co-workers to take in women's basketball for just $10. Along with tickets to any selected two home games, fans will receive one Block E backpack cooler, as well as one Block E T-shirt for each package purchased. The online sale run through Dec. 24 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased during that time frame over the phone by calling 734.487.ENOW.
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— EMU Women's Basketball (@EMUWBB) December 17, 2017
With that steal, Sasha Dailey has 200 swipes for her career! #EMUEagles #familE pic.twitter.com/9QdnJ5D4Zr
@SashaDailey eclipsed the 200 career-steals milestone today while adding 18 points and six rebounds to her stat line!#EMUEagles #familE pic.twitter.com/b9TPqge9ay
— EMU Women's Basketball (@EMUWBB) December 17, 2017
Team Stats
EMU
UDM
FG%
.358
.431
3FG%
.273
.444
FT%
.824
.690
RB
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39
TO
17
32
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19
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5
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3FGM
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FTM
5
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2
FTM
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