Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, November 8
Convocation Center
12:15 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
vs
Olivet
Women's Hoops Opens 2019-20 Home Campaign Against Olivet College
11/6/2019 6:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EMU is set to play Friday, Nov. 8, at 12:15 p.m.
| Women's Basketball vs. Olivet College | |
| Date | Friday, Nov. 8 | 12:15 p.m. |
| Venue | Ypsilanti, Mich. | Convocation Center (8,754) |
| Preview Info | EMU Notes |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Watch | ESPN3 |
| @EMUWBB | @EMUAthletics | |
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team opens its 2019-20 home campaign with a game against Olivet College Friday, Nov. 8, inside the EMU Convocation Center. The second leg of EMU's annual Education Day, the game is slated to tipoff at 12:15 p.m.
For those who can't escape work to get to the game, the action will be broadcast on ESPN3, with Tom Helmer giving the play-by-play and Greg Steiner providing analysis.
Eastern Michigan men's and women's basketball season tickets are now available for purchase at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office daily between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
HOME OPENERS: Eastern has been unstoppable in home openers since the turn of the decade, going a perfect 19-0 since the 2000-01 season in home-opening bouts. Last season, EMU rode a 20-point performance from then-sophomore Courtnie Lewis en route to a six point win over Cleveland State, Nov. 9.
SCORING ALL AROUND: Nine different Eagles recorded at-least one score against Michigan State, Nov. 5, marking the second consecutive season that number has been reached in a season-opener.
BACK TO WORK ON THE BOARDS: After leading EMU in rebounding (173) in 2018-19, junior Autumn Hudson picked up right where she left off to start the 2019-20 campaign. She notched a team-best six boards against Michigan State, Nov. 5, marking the ninth time she has led EMU in single-game rebounds in her career.
EDUCATION DAY: This years home opener is Education Day at the Convocation Center, where young children are able to attend both a men's and women's basketball game instead of spending Friday couped up in the classroom. School included in the festivities are: Hutchinson Leadership Academy, Lincoln-King Academy, Lanigan Elementary, Barton Elementary, YCS High School, David Ellis Academy, Nichols Elementary/Middle, Henderson Academy, Washington Parks-Academy, Pathways to Success, Art & Technology Academy of Pontiac, Dossin Elementary and Middle Schools, Washtenaw County Children Services, YCS Middle, Charles Wright Academy, Bagley School of Jourrnalism and Tech., Childs Elementary, West Village Academy, and Madison-Carver Academy.
READY FOR RAYJON: After being sidelined last season with an ACL injury, redshirt sophomore RayJon Harris had a season-opening game to remember, at Michigan State, Nov. 5. The Euclid, Ohio native tied for a team-best with four field goals, tallying eight points in her effort. She added four rebounds for the Eagles in just 11 minutes on the court.
KEEPIN' UP WITH CORRIONE: A preseason All-MAC selection, redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell was as-good-as-advertised against Michigan State, Nov. 5. The Cleveland native compiled a team-best 13 points, three assists, and also added a pair of steals on the defensive end of the court. Since her arrival in Ypsilanti, Cardwell has scored in double figures on 27 different occasions, and has led the team in scoring seven times.
IMPROVEMENT AT THE LINE: EMU looks to be an improved squad at the free throw line, a trend that will need to continue if it hopes to capture a MAC title. Last season, the Eagles shot just .586 from the charity stripe. Through one game this season, the Green and White are at .647.
TAKING THE ROCK AWAY: After forcing 16.7 turnovers per game a season ago, Eastern looks poised to be pesky on the defensive end of the court yet again in 2019-20. EMU forced 18 turnovers, including seven swipes, against Michigan State, Nov. 5.
UTILIZING DEPTH: Depth is a term Fred Castro has consistently used to describe his 2019-20 squad. The depth of his bench was on display against Michigan State, Nov. 5, as all-11 players that were active in the game found court time. Additionally, 8-of-11 players were in the game for 10 minutes or better.
ALL-TIME VS. OLIVET: The Eagles and Comets will clash for the first time, Friday, Nov. 8. A member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Olivet finished the 2018-19 season with an 8-17 overall record, including a 4-12 mark in conference play. Olivet is an NCAA Division III associated school.
ALL THE LEAGUES EMU WILL FACE: The Eagles will play teams hailing from eight different Division I conferences this season. In addition to its 18-game Mid-American Conference slate, EMU will face three Horizon League members, two teams from the Big Ten Conference, as well as one opponent from the Missouri Valley Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, American East Conference, American Athletic Conference, and Summit League.
ON THE HORIZON: The Eagles hit the road for a weekend game against Horizon League-foe Youngstown State, Saturday, Nov. 16. A morning matinee, tipoff is set for 11 a.m.
CARDWELL REELS IN PRESEASON HONORS: Redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell was named to the All-Mid-American Conference West Division Preseason team following an outstanding 2018-19 season. She is the second Eagle to be tabbed Preseason All-MAC West in as many years, after Danielle Minott earned the honor a season ago.
A versatile guard, Cardwell paced the Eagles with 68 steals a season ago, while setting career-bests in points (402), points per game (13.0), field goals made (153), field goal percentage (43.2), three-pointers made (17), free throws made (79), rebounds (130), assists (83), and steals (68).
VETERAN STATUS: Although the 2019-20 women's hoops roster lists no seniors, the squad returns 11 players from a season ago, including a large cast of past contributors. Redshirt junior Corrion Cardwell, along with 2018-19 team assist leader, sophomore Jenna Annecchiarico, and 2018-19 team rebounding leader Autumn Hudson highlight the returning cast.
For those who can't escape work to get to the game, the action will be broadcast on ESPN3, with Tom Helmer giving the play-by-play and Greg Steiner providing analysis.
Eastern Michigan men's and women's basketball season tickets are now available for purchase at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office daily between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
HOME OPENERS: Eastern has been unstoppable in home openers since the turn of the decade, going a perfect 19-0 since the 2000-01 season in home-opening bouts. Last season, EMU rode a 20-point performance from then-sophomore Courtnie Lewis en route to a six point win over Cleveland State, Nov. 9.
SCORING ALL AROUND: Nine different Eagles recorded at-least one score against Michigan State, Nov. 5, marking the second consecutive season that number has been reached in a season-opener.
BACK TO WORK ON THE BOARDS: After leading EMU in rebounding (173) in 2018-19, junior Autumn Hudson picked up right where she left off to start the 2019-20 campaign. She notched a team-best six boards against Michigan State, Nov. 5, marking the ninth time she has led EMU in single-game rebounds in her career.
EDUCATION DAY: This years home opener is Education Day at the Convocation Center, where young children are able to attend both a men's and women's basketball game instead of spending Friday couped up in the classroom. School included in the festivities are: Hutchinson Leadership Academy, Lincoln-King Academy, Lanigan Elementary, Barton Elementary, YCS High School, David Ellis Academy, Nichols Elementary/Middle, Henderson Academy, Washington Parks-Academy, Pathways to Success, Art & Technology Academy of Pontiac, Dossin Elementary and Middle Schools, Washtenaw County Children Services, YCS Middle, Charles Wright Academy, Bagley School of Jourrnalism and Tech., Childs Elementary, West Village Academy, and Madison-Carver Academy.
READY FOR RAYJON: After being sidelined last season with an ACL injury, redshirt sophomore RayJon Harris had a season-opening game to remember, at Michigan State, Nov. 5. The Euclid, Ohio native tied for a team-best with four field goals, tallying eight points in her effort. She added four rebounds for the Eagles in just 11 minutes on the court.
KEEPIN' UP WITH CORRIONE: A preseason All-MAC selection, redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell was as-good-as-advertised against Michigan State, Nov. 5. The Cleveland native compiled a team-best 13 points, three assists, and also added a pair of steals on the defensive end of the court. Since her arrival in Ypsilanti, Cardwell has scored in double figures on 27 different occasions, and has led the team in scoring seven times.
IMPROVEMENT AT THE LINE: EMU looks to be an improved squad at the free throw line, a trend that will need to continue if it hopes to capture a MAC title. Last season, the Eagles shot just .586 from the charity stripe. Through one game this season, the Green and White are at .647.
TAKING THE ROCK AWAY: After forcing 16.7 turnovers per game a season ago, Eastern looks poised to be pesky on the defensive end of the court yet again in 2019-20. EMU forced 18 turnovers, including seven swipes, against Michigan State, Nov. 5.
UTILIZING DEPTH: Depth is a term Fred Castro has consistently used to describe his 2019-20 squad. The depth of his bench was on display against Michigan State, Nov. 5, as all-11 players that were active in the game found court time. Additionally, 8-of-11 players were in the game for 10 minutes or better.
ALL-TIME VS. OLIVET: The Eagles and Comets will clash for the first time, Friday, Nov. 8. A member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Olivet finished the 2018-19 season with an 8-17 overall record, including a 4-12 mark in conference play. Olivet is an NCAA Division III associated school.
ALL THE LEAGUES EMU WILL FACE: The Eagles will play teams hailing from eight different Division I conferences this season. In addition to its 18-game Mid-American Conference slate, EMU will face three Horizon League members, two teams from the Big Ten Conference, as well as one opponent from the Missouri Valley Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, American East Conference, American Athletic Conference, and Summit League.
ON THE HORIZON: The Eagles hit the road for a weekend game against Horizon League-foe Youngstown State, Saturday, Nov. 16. A morning matinee, tipoff is set for 11 a.m.
CARDWELL REELS IN PRESEASON HONORS: Redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell was named to the All-Mid-American Conference West Division Preseason team following an outstanding 2018-19 season. She is the second Eagle to be tabbed Preseason All-MAC West in as many years, after Danielle Minott earned the honor a season ago.
A versatile guard, Cardwell paced the Eagles with 68 steals a season ago, while setting career-bests in points (402), points per game (13.0), field goals made (153), field goal percentage (43.2), three-pointers made (17), free throws made (79), rebounds (130), assists (83), and steals (68).
VETERAN STATUS: Although the 2019-20 women's hoops roster lists no seniors, the squad returns 11 players from a season ago, including a large cast of past contributors. Redshirt junior Corrion Cardwell, along with 2018-19 team assist leader, sophomore Jenna Annecchiarico, and 2018-19 team rebounding leader Autumn Hudson highlight the returning cast.
REBOUNDING RETURNS: The Eagles grabbed 1,196 rebounds in 2018-19, and four of the team's top-five rebounders from a season ago return to the court this year. Last season, it was Autumn Hudson who paced the Eagles on the glass, hauling in 173 total boards (6.0 rpg) for the year.
Additionally, Eastern returns 71 percent of its offensive rebounding production from a season ago.
ALL IN THE FAMILE: This year, EMU's coined term, "FamilE," has new meaning, as multiple sets of Eagles have been reunited with former teammates and coaches. Sophomore Ce'Nara Skanes and redshirt junior Areanna Combs, along with assistant Carlos Adamson were all together at Putnam City West in Oklahoma City before arriving in Ypsilanti. Skanes, the newest member of the trio to arrive at EMU comes by way of Florida International University, where she spent her freshman season. Additionally, freshman Constance Chaplin and redshirt sophomore RayJon Harris are back together after spending their prep years at Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio.
PINEDA'S INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE: Natalia Pineda took part in the FIBA U-19 World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, July 20-28. A member of Team Columbia, Pineda has spent each of the last two summers representing her home country.
ANOTHER YEAR OF #MACtion: The Green and White's 2019-20 campaign marks the 39th season Eastern Michigan will compete as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Having been a member of the Cleveland, Ohio-based league since the 1981-82 campaign, EMU has compiled a 268-359 record against conference opponents all-time.
STARTING ON THE ROAD: Tuesday's opener, Nov. 5, marked just the second time in the last seven seasons that the Eagles have opened their season away from home. Last time Fred Castro's squad began the season on the road, it cruised to a 69-59 win over Georgia State in Morehead, Ky., Nov. 12, 2016.
In Castro's first three years at the helm of the program, his teams have outscored its opponents, 221-183, in season-opening bouts.
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