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Photo by: EMU Athletics/Andrew Mascharka
Eastern Unable to Hold Off Toledo in Road Setback
2/21/2018 9:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Danielle Minott scored a game-high 30 points in the loss
TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team could not hold off a strong second half by the University of Toledo Wednesday night, Feb. 21, inside Savage Arena. The Eagles (10-16, 6-9 MAC) led by as many as 12 in the contest, but were outscored by the Rockets (17-10, 8-7 MAC), 44-32, in the second half en route to an 8-69 setback.
Eastern finished the game 25-of-62 from the field, and 11-of-20 from beyond the arc. EMU's 11 triples tied a season-high set against Central Michigan, Feb. 17. Toledo shook off a rusty first quarter to wrap up the game shooting 54.5 percent from the field, including 9-of-11 over the final 10 minutes.
Redshirt junior Danielle Minott (Miami, Fla.-Miami Country Day (Syracuse)) turned in a 30-point performance as one of two Eagles to finish in double figures. Minott went 10-of-18 from the field and 7-of-10 from three-point range. Her seven triples tied for fifth-most in EMU single-game history, while her 70 percent effort from beyond the arc tied for eighth-best in EMU laurels. Senior Sasha Dailey (Toledo, Ohio-Rogers) added 17 points in her final game in her hometown, while also adding four rebounds and three assists.
Freshman Autumn Hudson (Richwood, Ohio-North Union) paced the Green and White on the glass, finishing with a team-best seven rebounds, as EMU was outrebounded, 36-34.
The Green and White pulled away early, using a barrage of three-pointers from Minott and freshman Courtnie Lewis (Belton, Mo.-Belton) to jump out to an eight-point lead at the media timeout. Eastern Michigan extended its advantage to 12 on back-to-back offensive putbacks by Hudson to sit in front, 22-10, with 2:44 to go in the frame. From there, Toledo used a 7-0 run over the final two minutes to cut EMU's lead to five, 22-17, after one quarter.
A Dailey jumper broke open the second period, but the Rockets came back with six straight points to claw their way back within one, 24-23. With UT keeping things tight, Minott converted a triple, her fourth of the game, and drew a foul in the process. After Minott completed the play from the charity stripe, Cardwell came up with a swipe and score to give EMU an eight-point cushion, 33-25, at the media timeout.
Out of the break, Eastern once again pushed its lead to double digits but saw it trimmed to one behind an 11-4 run over the final four minutes of the half. Midway through, the Green and White held a slim, 37-36, advantage.
A back-and-forth third period saw Toledo take its first lead of the game, eventually leading EMU 54-52 into the final stanza.
EMU struck first in the fourth, but UT went on an 8-0 run over a three-minute span to take control, 62-54, with 6:51 left on the clock. The Rockets were near perfect down the stretch, expanding their lead to as many as 16 to send EMU home with an 80-67 defeat.
EMU returns to the hardwood Saturday, Jan. 24, for the second leg of a doubleheader against Northern Illinois with the EMU men's basketball team. The men square off with the Huskies at 12 p.m. to get Fan Appreciation Day underway, while the women's game is slated to start at approximately 2:30 p.m.
As a part of fan appreciation day, those attending the contest can purchase tickets for just $5. With a planned "Green Out" at the Convocation Center, all fans attending the MAC battle are encouraged to wear green-colored clothing to the game. Additionally, upon entrance to the doubleheader the first 1,500 fans will receive an EMU drawstring backpack. Doors to the Convocation Center will open at 11 a.m.
Eastern finished the game 25-of-62 from the field, and 11-of-20 from beyond the arc. EMU's 11 triples tied a season-high set against Central Michigan, Feb. 17. Toledo shook off a rusty first quarter to wrap up the game shooting 54.5 percent from the field, including 9-of-11 over the final 10 minutes.
Redshirt junior Danielle Minott (Miami, Fla.-Miami Country Day (Syracuse)) turned in a 30-point performance as one of two Eagles to finish in double figures. Minott went 10-of-18 from the field and 7-of-10 from three-point range. Her seven triples tied for fifth-most in EMU single-game history, while her 70 percent effort from beyond the arc tied for eighth-best in EMU laurels. Senior Sasha Dailey (Toledo, Ohio-Rogers) added 17 points in her final game in her hometown, while also adding four rebounds and three assists.
Freshman Autumn Hudson (Richwood, Ohio-North Union) paced the Green and White on the glass, finishing with a team-best seven rebounds, as EMU was outrebounded, 36-34.
The Green and White pulled away early, using a barrage of three-pointers from Minott and freshman Courtnie Lewis (Belton, Mo.-Belton) to jump out to an eight-point lead at the media timeout. Eastern Michigan extended its advantage to 12 on back-to-back offensive putbacks by Hudson to sit in front, 22-10, with 2:44 to go in the frame. From there, Toledo used a 7-0 run over the final two minutes to cut EMU's lead to five, 22-17, after one quarter.
A Dailey jumper broke open the second period, but the Rockets came back with six straight points to claw their way back within one, 24-23. With UT keeping things tight, Minott converted a triple, her fourth of the game, and drew a foul in the process. After Minott completed the play from the charity stripe, Cardwell came up with a swipe and score to give EMU an eight-point cushion, 33-25, at the media timeout.
Out of the break, Eastern once again pushed its lead to double digits but saw it trimmed to one behind an 11-4 run over the final four minutes of the half. Midway through, the Green and White held a slim, 37-36, advantage.
A back-and-forth third period saw Toledo take its first lead of the game, eventually leading EMU 54-52 into the final stanza.
EMU struck first in the fourth, but UT went on an 8-0 run over a three-minute span to take control, 62-54, with 6:51 left on the clock. The Rockets were near perfect down the stretch, expanding their lead to as many as 16 to send EMU home with an 80-67 defeat.
EMU returns to the hardwood Saturday, Jan. 24, for the second leg of a doubleheader against Northern Illinois with the EMU men's basketball team. The men square off with the Huskies at 12 p.m. to get Fan Appreciation Day underway, while the women's game is slated to start at approximately 2:30 p.m.
As a part of fan appreciation day, those attending the contest can purchase tickets for just $5. With a planned "Green Out" at the Convocation Center, all fans attending the MAC battle are encouraged to wear green-colored clothing to the game. Additionally, upon entrance to the doubleheader the first 1,500 fans will receive an EMU drawstring backpack. Doors to the Convocation Center will open at 11 a.m.
Team Stats
EMU
TOLEDO
FG%
.403
.545
3FG%
.550
.412
FT%
.571
.542
RB
34
36
TO
16
13
STL
7
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
30
FGM
10
3FGM
7
FTM
3
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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