Eastern Michigan Athletics
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Eagles Perfect From the Line in Setback to Ball State
3/2/2024 1:14:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Five Eagles convert 1.000 Free Throw Percentages in loss
MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team was perfect from the free-point line, going 12-for-12 inside Worthen Arena in the 75-47 setback to number two in the Mid-American Conference, Ball State University Saturday morning, March 2.
The Eagles (6-21, 2-14) had two players score in double figures, led by Lachelle Austin (Redford, Mich./Wayne Memorial), who had 14 points. Kennedi Myles (Cincinnati, Ohio/Walnut Hills/Illinois/Marquette) tacked on 11 points and eight rebounds and Tayra Eke (Madrid, Spain/IES Ortega y Gasset/LIU) added four points, nine rebounds and two blocks.
Myles pulled down three offensive rebounds to pace an offense that racked up second chance opportunities for Eastern Michigan, grabbing 11 boards and turning them into eight second chance points.
The Green and White's defense held Ball State to only 17.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
How It Happened
Eastern Michigan struggled out of the gate, falling behind 15-9 at the end of the first quarter.
The Eagles continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 30-20 halftime deficit.
EMU's deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Eagles faced a 50-33 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. The Green and White took advantage of two Ball State turnovers in the quarter, scoring four points off of takeaways.
Eastern Michigan could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 75-47. EMU got up and down the court quickly in the quarter, scoring four fast break points.
Game Notes
» Eke recorded multiple blocks in a single game for the 15th time this season after posting two against the Cardinals, March 2, marking her third consecutive game contributing the feat. Last season, the junior recorded the feat in 17 contests.
» With her team-leading 14 points against Ball State, Austin secured her seventh season double-digit outing and the 32nd of her career. Additionally, it marked the 21st time the junior has posted 14 points or more in her career.
» Austin made two threes in the setback to Ball State, March 2, going 2-of-9 from beyond the yard marking the junior's 16th season game with a single make from three-point land, topping the 14 games she secured the feat in during her rookie season. As a sophomore, Austin connected on a three-pointer in 22 total contests.
» Joining Austin with double figure points was Myles who earned 11 in the setback, marking her 11th season game with double-digit point contributions and the 38th of her five-year career.
» The Eagles went a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line in the setback to Ball State, March 2. It was just the second time the team had recorded a 1.000 free throw percentage this season after doing so at NIU, Feb. 17, going 7-of-7.
» Five Eagles converted perfect free-throw percentages in the game at Ball State. Austin led with four makes on four attempts, freshman Sophie Canen (Saline, Mich./Saline) went 3-of-3 from the stripe for a career-high, both Eke and sophomore Dara Capaldi (East Detroit, Mich./La Lumiere (Ind.)) connected on two each, while Myles went 1-of-1 after an and-1.
» EMU won the blocking-battle against the Cardinals, 3-2. It was the 15th time this season the Eagles have out-blocked their opponent. Last season, the team recorded more blocks than its foe in 19 contests.
Historical Notes
» After her nine rebounds against Ball State, March 2, Eke sits just 12 boards away from her career milestone 500. Additionally, the junior is now just one block away from her career milestone 150.
Up Next
Eastern will play in its final road game of the season as it travels to the University of Toledo Wednesday, March 6, for a 7 p.m. meeting with the Rockets.
The Eagles (6-21, 2-14) had two players score in double figures, led by Lachelle Austin (Redford, Mich./Wayne Memorial), who had 14 points. Kennedi Myles (Cincinnati, Ohio/Walnut Hills/Illinois/Marquette) tacked on 11 points and eight rebounds and Tayra Eke (Madrid, Spain/IES Ortega y Gasset/LIU) added four points, nine rebounds and two blocks.
Myles pulled down three offensive rebounds to pace an offense that racked up second chance opportunities for Eastern Michigan, grabbing 11 boards and turning them into eight second chance points.
The Green and White's defense held Ball State to only 17.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
How It Happened
Eastern Michigan struggled out of the gate, falling behind 15-9 at the end of the first quarter.
The Eagles continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 30-20 halftime deficit.
EMU's deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Eagles faced a 50-33 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. The Green and White took advantage of two Ball State turnovers in the quarter, scoring four points off of takeaways.
Eastern Michigan could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 75-47. EMU got up and down the court quickly in the quarter, scoring four fast break points.
Game Notes
» Eke recorded multiple blocks in a single game for the 15th time this season after posting two against the Cardinals, March 2, marking her third consecutive game contributing the feat. Last season, the junior recorded the feat in 17 contests.
» With her team-leading 14 points against Ball State, Austin secured her seventh season double-digit outing and the 32nd of her career. Additionally, it marked the 21st time the junior has posted 14 points or more in her career.
» Austin made two threes in the setback to Ball State, March 2, going 2-of-9 from beyond the yard marking the junior's 16th season game with a single make from three-point land, topping the 14 games she secured the feat in during her rookie season. As a sophomore, Austin connected on a three-pointer in 22 total contests.
» Joining Austin with double figure points was Myles who earned 11 in the setback, marking her 11th season game with double-digit point contributions and the 38th of her five-year career.
» The Eagles went a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line in the setback to Ball State, March 2. It was just the second time the team had recorded a 1.000 free throw percentage this season after doing so at NIU, Feb. 17, going 7-of-7.
» Five Eagles converted perfect free-throw percentages in the game at Ball State. Austin led with four makes on four attempts, freshman Sophie Canen (Saline, Mich./Saline) went 3-of-3 from the stripe for a career-high, both Eke and sophomore Dara Capaldi (East Detroit, Mich./La Lumiere (Ind.)) connected on two each, while Myles went 1-of-1 after an and-1.
» EMU won the blocking-battle against the Cardinals, 3-2. It was the 15th time this season the Eagles have out-blocked their opponent. Last season, the team recorded more blocks than its foe in 19 contests.
Historical Notes
» After her nine rebounds against Ball State, March 2, Eke sits just 12 boards away from her career milestone 500. Additionally, the junior is now just one block away from her career milestone 150.
Up Next
Eastern will play in its final road game of the season as it travels to the University of Toledo Wednesday, March 6, for a 7 p.m. meeting with the Rockets.
Team Stats
EMU
BSU
FG%
.314
.441
3FG%
.231
.174
FT%
1.000
.679
RB
34
39
TO
24
11
STL
7
13
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
4
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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