Eastern Michigan Athletics
Wednesday, January 31
Ypsilanti, Mich.
7 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
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Women's Hoops Hosts Western Michigan Wednesday
1/30/2024 2:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Eagles look for third consecutive win over Broncos
| Women's Basketball vs. Western Michigan | |
| Date | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. |
| Venue | George Gervin GameAbove Center (8,754) |
| Preview Info | EMU Notes (PDF) | Media Guide (PDF) |
| Live Stats | Fan Stats | Media Stats |
| Watch | ESPN+ |
| Listen | WEMU (89.1 FM) | The Varsity Network App |
| @EMUWBB | @EMUAthletics | |
| Fan Information | Purchase Tickets |
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team will continue Mid-American Conference play at home as it plays host to the Broncos of Western Michigan University Wednesday, Jan. 31. The contest is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
ON AIR
Wednesday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with a 7 p.m. tip. where Ryan Wooley and Reggie Butler will have the call. Fans can also listen to the game as Tom Helmer will have the call live on WEMU Radio (89.1 FM) and the Varsity Network App. Fans can also follow the action via live stats at EMUEagles.com/livestats. Additionally, the team's official Twitter account, @EMUWBB, will provide score updates throughout the contest.
BACK IN #MACTION
The Green and White's 2023-24 campaign marks the 43rd season Eastern Michigan will compete as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Playing a league schedule since the 1981-82 campaign, EMU has compiled a 307-407 record against conference opponents all-time.
NATIONALLY RANKED TAYRA
Tayra Eke's 2.28 blocks per game is good for first in the MAC and 22nd nationally while her 41 season blocks also leads the league and is ranked 26th in the nation.
MYLES IN THE RANKINGS
Transfer Kennedi Myles ranks second in the conference with her 8.4 rebounds per game and third in total rebounds with 152.
FINDING TREASURE
Treasure Thompson found herself in the starting five for the second time this season and just the third in her career at EMU as she started against Ball State University, Jan. 27. The last time the junior started a game was at Ohio University, Jan. 20, when the team fell 72-62 to the Bobcats.
FINDING HER GROOVE
Treasure Thompson has found her groove on the court as she posted 14 points in the setback to Ball State, Jan. 27. It marked just the second time this season in which the LSU transfer has produced double-digit points after posting 10 at Northern Illinois University, Jan. 3. The junior's career-high still stands at 20 which she earned over Grace Christian University, Nov. 18, 2021.
CONSECUTIVE WESTY
Olivia Westphal drained a single three in the contest with Ball State, Jan. 27. After going a perfect 2-for-2 from deep against the Kent State University, Jan. 24 and hitting 3-of-3 against Ohio, Jan. 20, the Duquesne University transfer has provided a made triple in three consecutive games for the first time in her career. Additionally, it was her 15th made triple as an EMU Eagle and the 21st of her career.
SHARP-SHOOTING SMITH
Sophomore Olivia Smith connected on two shots from beyond the arc in the loss to Ball State, going 2-for-7. It was the 14th contest this season in which Smith has made a single three-pointer. Last season, the then-rookie led the team in triples recording a single make in 25 total games. Her longest streak of consecutive games with a made triple was 13 (Dec. 17, 2022- Feb. 1, 2023).
HELPFUL AUSTIN
Lachelle Austin chipped in with four assists to the Eastern Michigan offense against BSU, Jan. 27. The junior has provided four or more helpers in a single contest in 14 of her career games. Additionally, Austin has recorded four assists in consecutive games for the sixth time in her three years at EMU.
TRACKING EKE
After her 11 rebounds against Ball State, Jan. 27, Tayra Eke sits just 76 boards away from her career milestone 500. Additionally, the junior is just 13 blocks away from her career milestone 150.
SCOUTING THE BRONCOS
WMU enters the matchup with an 8-10 record (3-5 MAC). The Broncos have won three out their last four games heading into the contest vs EMU. In their last time out, WMU lost to Central Michigan on the road 53-45, which snapped a season best three-game win streak. Graduate student Jasmine Elder led the Brown and Gold with 10 points and 10 rebounds en route to her first career double-double in the loss.
ALL-TIME VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Wednesday's matchup will mark the 95th meeting between Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan. EMU leads the all-time series, 53-41, and looks for its third consecutive win over the Broncos after a thrilling 68-58 victory at home, Feb. 11, 2023.
CLOSE CONNECTIONS
Western Michigan Head Coach Shane Clipfell spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at EMU, and was the acting head coach for most of the 2006-07 season when then-Head Coach Suzy Merchant was on maternity leave. While serving as the acting head coach for the majority of the 2006-07 season, he guided the Eagles to a 16-13 overall record and a 10-6 finish in the MAC, good for second place in the West Division. Individually, Sarah VanMetre became the first women's basketball player in program history to be named Academic All-American, Patrice McKinney was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year and Alyssa Pittman was named the MAC Freshman of the Year.
THE MAC-SBC CHALLENGE
The MAC-SBC Challenge -- a scheduling alliance in the sports of men's and women's basketball -- has announced the matchups for the second leg scheduled for Feb. 10 or Feb. 11 with 12 MAC men's basketball programs traveling to 12 SBC)teams, while the 12 MAC women's basketball programs will host 12 SBC teams.
The women's team has been paired up with the University of South Alabama, based on real-time NET rankings, and will play host to the Jaguars Saturday, Feb. 10, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. It will mark the inaugural meeting between the two schools.
The EMU men's team will travel to the University of Louisiana at Monroe Saturday, Feb. 10, for a game held inside Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The teams have met once in program history, a narrow 71-67 loss for the Eagles in Monroe, March 18, 2015.
Both the EMU women and men played Georgia Southern University in the first leg of the MAC-SBC Challenge, Nov. 11. The women dropped a 82-58 decision while the men were victorious, 70-60.
ON THE HORIZON
Eastern will continue conference play as it opens the February schedule with a meeting in Buffalo, N.Y. The Eagles will take on the Bulls of the University at Buffalo, Saturday, Feb. 3.
FOLLOW US
Stay connected with the Eagles all season long by following @EMUWBB and @EMUAthletics on Twitter for all of the latest EMU women's basketball updates. Be sure to also follow the Green and White on Instagram, @EMUWBB.
ON AIR
Wednesday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with a 7 p.m. tip. where Ryan Wooley and Reggie Butler will have the call. Fans can also listen to the game as Tom Helmer will have the call live on WEMU Radio (89.1 FM) and the Varsity Network App. Fans can also follow the action via live stats at EMUEagles.com/livestats. Additionally, the team's official Twitter account, @EMUWBB, will provide score updates throughout the contest.
BACK IN #MACTION
The Green and White's 2023-24 campaign marks the 43rd season Eastern Michigan will compete as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Playing a league schedule since the 1981-82 campaign, EMU has compiled a 307-407 record against conference opponents all-time.
NATIONALLY RANKED TAYRA
Tayra Eke's 2.28 blocks per game is good for first in the MAC and 22nd nationally while her 41 season blocks also leads the league and is ranked 26th in the nation.
MYLES IN THE RANKINGS
Transfer Kennedi Myles ranks second in the conference with her 8.4 rebounds per game and third in total rebounds with 152.
FINDING TREASURE
Treasure Thompson found herself in the starting five for the second time this season and just the third in her career at EMU as she started against Ball State University, Jan. 27. The last time the junior started a game was at Ohio University, Jan. 20, when the team fell 72-62 to the Bobcats.
FINDING HER GROOVE
Treasure Thompson has found her groove on the court as she posted 14 points in the setback to Ball State, Jan. 27. It marked just the second time this season in which the LSU transfer has produced double-digit points after posting 10 at Northern Illinois University, Jan. 3. The junior's career-high still stands at 20 which she earned over Grace Christian University, Nov. 18, 2021.
CONSECUTIVE WESTY
Olivia Westphal drained a single three in the contest with Ball State, Jan. 27. After going a perfect 2-for-2 from deep against the Kent State University, Jan. 24 and hitting 3-of-3 against Ohio, Jan. 20, the Duquesne University transfer has provided a made triple in three consecutive games for the first time in her career. Additionally, it was her 15th made triple as an EMU Eagle and the 21st of her career.
SHARP-SHOOTING SMITH
Sophomore Olivia Smith connected on two shots from beyond the arc in the loss to Ball State, going 2-for-7. It was the 14th contest this season in which Smith has made a single three-pointer. Last season, the then-rookie led the team in triples recording a single make in 25 total games. Her longest streak of consecutive games with a made triple was 13 (Dec. 17, 2022- Feb. 1, 2023).
HELPFUL AUSTIN
Lachelle Austin chipped in with four assists to the Eastern Michigan offense against BSU, Jan. 27. The junior has provided four or more helpers in a single contest in 14 of her career games. Additionally, Austin has recorded four assists in consecutive games for the sixth time in her three years at EMU.
TRACKING EKE
After her 11 rebounds against Ball State, Jan. 27, Tayra Eke sits just 76 boards away from her career milestone 500. Additionally, the junior is just 13 blocks away from her career milestone 150.
SCOUTING THE BRONCOS
WMU enters the matchup with an 8-10 record (3-5 MAC). The Broncos have won three out their last four games heading into the contest vs EMU. In their last time out, WMU lost to Central Michigan on the road 53-45, which snapped a season best three-game win streak. Graduate student Jasmine Elder led the Brown and Gold with 10 points and 10 rebounds en route to her first career double-double in the loss.
ALL-TIME VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Wednesday's matchup will mark the 95th meeting between Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan. EMU leads the all-time series, 53-41, and looks for its third consecutive win over the Broncos after a thrilling 68-58 victory at home, Feb. 11, 2023.
CLOSE CONNECTIONS
Western Michigan Head Coach Shane Clipfell spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at EMU, and was the acting head coach for most of the 2006-07 season when then-Head Coach Suzy Merchant was on maternity leave. While serving as the acting head coach for the majority of the 2006-07 season, he guided the Eagles to a 16-13 overall record and a 10-6 finish in the MAC, good for second place in the West Division. Individually, Sarah VanMetre became the first women's basketball player in program history to be named Academic All-American, Patrice McKinney was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year and Alyssa Pittman was named the MAC Freshman of the Year.
THE MAC-SBC CHALLENGE
The MAC-SBC Challenge -- a scheduling alliance in the sports of men's and women's basketball -- has announced the matchups for the second leg scheduled for Feb. 10 or Feb. 11 with 12 MAC men's basketball programs traveling to 12 SBC)teams, while the 12 MAC women's basketball programs will host 12 SBC teams.
The women's team has been paired up with the University of South Alabama, based on real-time NET rankings, and will play host to the Jaguars Saturday, Feb. 10, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. It will mark the inaugural meeting between the two schools.
The EMU men's team will travel to the University of Louisiana at Monroe Saturday, Feb. 10, for a game held inside Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The teams have met once in program history, a narrow 71-67 loss for the Eagles in Monroe, March 18, 2015.
Both the EMU women and men played Georgia Southern University in the first leg of the MAC-SBC Challenge, Nov. 11. The women dropped a 82-58 decision while the men were victorious, 70-60.
ON THE HORIZON
Eastern will continue conference play as it opens the February schedule with a meeting in Buffalo, N.Y. The Eagles will take on the Bulls of the University at Buffalo, Saturday, Feb. 3.
FOLLOW US
Stay connected with the Eagles all season long by following @EMUWBB and @EMUAthletics on Twitter for all of the latest EMU women's basketball updates. Be sure to also follow the Green and White on Instagram, @EMUWBB.
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