Eastern Michigan Athletics
Wednesday, January 15
Convocation Center
7 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
8-7 (3-1MAC)
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Miami
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Women's Basketball Cruises to Sixth Win in Seven Games
1/15/2020 9:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EMU posts third MAC victory with win over Miami
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Postgame Recap Video.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team notched its third Mid-American Conference win as it put up its most productive opening quarter (29 points) since November, 2019 en route to an 80-53 final over Miami University, tonight, Jan. 15. For EMU, 80 points is the most scored by the team against a conference rival this season. In addition, the obstinate Eagle defense held the RedHawks to its lowest offensive production thus far.
Eastern (8-7; 3-1 MAC) appears to be hitting its stride as it boasts a 6-1 record in its last seven games, winning by an average margin of 16 points during that stretch.
Junior Autumn Hudson (Richwood, Ohio-North Union) recorded a career-high in points (14) and field goal makes (7), while simultaneously tying her career-high in steals with two. Her 14-point effort tied for the team lead in scoring, the second time she has accomplished that feat in her three-year Eagle career. Freshman Aaliyah Stanley (Boynton Beach, Fla.-Oxbridge Academy) reached double-digits in scoring for the ninth time with 12 points and paced the team in steals with three. Redshirt junior Areanna Combs (Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West (Oklahoma State)) produced 14 points, while dishing out four assists on the night. The Oklahoma City native has now scored in double figures in each of the nine contests she has participated in this season. Sophomore Natalia Pineda (Miami, Fla.-John A. Ferguson) was a threat from deep, nailing 3-of-6 from beyond the three-point arc.
Eastern Michigan finished shooting 29-of-68 (42.6%) to Miami's 19-of-57 (33.3%). EMU secured the rock as well, turning the ball over just 13 times while forcing 26 RedHawks' turnovers. EMU has forced 155 turnovers during its most recent seven-game stretch, good for an average of over 22 per game. The Green and White also held the advantage in the following categories: points in the paint (42-20), points off turnovers (32-12), second-chance points (8-6), and fast-break points (6-2).
In the contest, four Eagles nabbed at least two steals, resulting in twelve steals overall. Meanwhile, five players finished the night scoring in double-digit in Combs (14), Hudson (14), Pineda (13), Stanley (12), and redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell (Cleveland, Ohio-New Tech East) added 11, respectively.
All five starters for EMU got on the board in the first five minutes resulting of play, leading to a 12-2 opening stretch. Eastern continued to put on a splendid display of shooting, finishing the first quarter 11-for-17 from the field.
The Eagles did not step off the gas, leading by 28 points halfway through the second quarter. The RedHawks struggled early against the relentless Eagles' defense, unable to muster a bucket until the 3:40 mark of second quarter action. Sophomore Kiara Johnson (Towanda, N.Y.- Cardinal O'Hara) brought energy to EMU during the defensive stanza with a defiant block and three rebounds.
In the third quarter, Eastern recorded an assist on six of its 10 scores. Hudson proved dominant in the paint, registering eight points in the third quarter alone. Cardwell also recorded an efficient quarter, adding six points and an assist of her own.
The Eagle offense reached its summit with its largest lead of the game at 32 points (70-38) with seven minutes left in the game. EMU finished the game at the line, where it sealed the 80-53 victory.
Up next, the Green and White travel east for a MAC contest against Buffalo. Tipoff between the Eagles and Bulls is set for Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.
Postgame Recap Video.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team notched its third Mid-American Conference win as it put up its most productive opening quarter (29 points) since November, 2019 en route to an 80-53 final over Miami University, tonight, Jan. 15. For EMU, 80 points is the most scored by the team against a conference rival this season. In addition, the obstinate Eagle defense held the RedHawks to its lowest offensive production thus far.
Eastern (8-7; 3-1 MAC) appears to be hitting its stride as it boasts a 6-1 record in its last seven games, winning by an average margin of 16 points during that stretch.
Junior Autumn Hudson (Richwood, Ohio-North Union) recorded a career-high in points (14) and field goal makes (7), while simultaneously tying her career-high in steals with two. Her 14-point effort tied for the team lead in scoring, the second time she has accomplished that feat in her three-year Eagle career. Freshman Aaliyah Stanley (Boynton Beach, Fla.-Oxbridge Academy) reached double-digits in scoring for the ninth time with 12 points and paced the team in steals with three. Redshirt junior Areanna Combs (Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West (Oklahoma State)) produced 14 points, while dishing out four assists on the night. The Oklahoma City native has now scored in double figures in each of the nine contests she has participated in this season. Sophomore Natalia Pineda (Miami, Fla.-John A. Ferguson) was a threat from deep, nailing 3-of-6 from beyond the three-point arc.
Eastern Michigan finished shooting 29-of-68 (42.6%) to Miami's 19-of-57 (33.3%). EMU secured the rock as well, turning the ball over just 13 times while forcing 26 RedHawks' turnovers. EMU has forced 155 turnovers during its most recent seven-game stretch, good for an average of over 22 per game. The Green and White also held the advantage in the following categories: points in the paint (42-20), points off turnovers (32-12), second-chance points (8-6), and fast-break points (6-2).
In the contest, four Eagles nabbed at least two steals, resulting in twelve steals overall. Meanwhile, five players finished the night scoring in double-digit in Combs (14), Hudson (14), Pineda (13), Stanley (12), and redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell (Cleveland, Ohio-New Tech East) added 11, respectively.
All five starters for EMU got on the board in the first five minutes resulting of play, leading to a 12-2 opening stretch. Eastern continued to put on a splendid display of shooting, finishing the first quarter 11-for-17 from the field.
The Eagles did not step off the gas, leading by 28 points halfway through the second quarter. The RedHawks struggled early against the relentless Eagles' defense, unable to muster a bucket until the 3:40 mark of second quarter action. Sophomore Kiara Johnson (Towanda, N.Y.- Cardinal O'Hara) brought energy to EMU during the defensive stanza with a defiant block and three rebounds.
In the third quarter, Eastern recorded an assist on six of its 10 scores. Hudson proved dominant in the paint, registering eight points in the third quarter alone. Cardwell also recorded an efficient quarter, adding six points and an assist of her own.
The Eagle offense reached its summit with its largest lead of the game at 32 points (70-38) with seven minutes left in the game. EMU finished the game at the line, where it sealed the 80-53 victory.
Up next, the Green and White travel east for a MAC contest against Buffalo. Tipoff between the Eagles and Bulls is set for Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.
Team Stats
MIA
EMU
FG%
.333
.426
3FG%
.188
.294
FT%
.750
.739
RB
43
39
TO
26
13
STL
9
12
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
14
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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