Eastern Michigan Athletics
Wednesday, March 6
Toledo, Ohio
7 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
at
Toledo
Women's Hoops Travels to Toledo for Final Road Game
3/4/2024 3:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Eagles take on league-leading Rockets Wednesday
| Women's Basketball at Toledo | |
| Date | Wednesday, March 6 | 7 p.m. |
| Venue | Savage Arena (7,300) |
| Preview Info | EMU Notes (PDF) | Media Guide (PDF) |
| Live Stats | Fan Stats | Media Stats |
| Watch | ESPN+ |
| @EMUWBB | @EMUAthletics | |
| Fan Information | Purchase Tickets |
TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team will hit the road for the final away game of the 2023-24 season as it travels to the "Glass City" for a 7 p.m. Mid-American Conference meeting with league-leading the University of Toledo, Wednesday, March 6, inside Savage Arena. The Rockets (23-4, 15-1 MAC) have already clinched a spot in the MAC Tournament, which will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, March 14-16, while the Eagles (6-21, 2-14 MAC) have officially been eliminated from postseason play following the 76-64 setback to Kent State, Feb. 28.
ON AIR
Wednesday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with a 7 p.m. tip. Fan can 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.
INSIDE THE CONTEST
Wednesday's match up will mark the 93rd meeting between Eastern Michigan and Toledo. The Rockets lead the all-time series, 57-35, with UT coming away with the most recent win, Jan. 6, 2024. EMU looks to break a six-game losing streak against the defending MAC champions.
ROUND #2 WITH THE #1 ROCKETS
Earlier in the season, EMU showed a great defensive effort in the 48-35 setback to the defending MAC Tournament Champions, Jan. 6, at home. The Eagles allowed just 48 Toledo points, which later tied for the lowest of any MAC foe this season, equaling the same amount of points scored by Miami in both contests this season (W, 53-48, Jan. 17; L, 37-48, Feb. 24). Additionally, the 48 Toledo points marked as the second lowest points scored on the season by the Rockets following the mere 45 against Duke University, Dec. 20.
NICE TO MEET YOU, COACHES
Interim Head Coach Ke'Sha Blanton is one of five head coaches in the MAC that are in their first season at the helm of their respective programs. In company with Blanton is Ryan Gensler from Akron, Fred Schmiel from Bowling Green, Kristin Haynie from Central Michigan, and Glenn Box from Miami. Below is each first-year head coach in the MAC listed in order of overall coaching record.
FIRST-YEAR HEAD COACHES (MAC only):
1. Fred Schmiel 15-12 Bowling Green
2. Ryan Gensler 10-17 Akron
3. Glenn Box 8-19 Miami
4. Kristin Haynie 6-20 Central Michigan
5. Ke'Sha Blanton 5-14 Eastern Michigan
NATIONALLY RANKED TAYRA
Tayra Eke's 1.96 blocks per game is good for first in the MAC and 30th nationally. Of 249 total players ranked in the category, only four other players are members of the MAC, with Eke holding the highest ranking.
National Blocks Per Game Leaders (MAC only):
29. Tayra Eke 1.96 Eastern Michigan
62. Rochelle Norris 1.54 Central Michigan
136. Hannah Noveroske 1.15 Toledo
148. Amber Tretter 1.11 Miami
189. Marie Kiefer 1.03 Ball State
TRACKING TAYRA
After her nine rebounds against Ball State, March 2, Tayra 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.
MYLES IN THE RANKINGS
Kennedi Myles ranks third in the MAC with her 8.9 rebounds per game and in total rebounds with 240. Additionally, the graduate student ranks sixth in the league with her 1.67 steals per game.
IN THE LINEUP
Tayra Eke is the lone Eagle to start in all 27 games played, thus far. Last season, Lachelle Austin was the closest to starting in all 30 games played as she went 29-29 in games played and games started. In addition to Eke, just two other Eagles have appeared in all 27 contests this season including Kennedi Myles (27-21) and Olivia Westphal (27-1).
PERFECT FROM THE CHARITY STRIPE
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.
CONVERTING 1.000 FROM THE LINE
Five Eagles converted perfect free-throw percentages in the game at Ball State. Lachelle Austin led with four makes on four attempts, freshman Sophie Canen went 3-of-3 from the stripe for a career-high, and both Tayra Eke and Dara Capaldi connected on two each, while Kennedi Myles went 1-of-1 after an and-1.
EKE'S MULTI-BLOCK PERFORMANCE
Tayra Eke recorded multiple blocks in a single game for the 15th time this season and the second consecutive after posting two against the Cardinals, March 2. Prior to the game in Muncie, Eke recorded two against the Golden Flashes, Feb. 28. Last season, the junior recorded the feat in 17 contests.
AUSTIN'S THREE-POINT SHOOTING GAME
Lachelle Austin made two three's in the setback to Ball State, going 2-of-9 from beyond the yard marking the junior's 16th game this year 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 one three-pointer in 22 total contests.
LACHELLE'S LAUNCHING
With her team-leading 14 points at Ball State, Lachelle Austin secured her seventh 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.
THE BLOCKING-BATTLE
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.
ON THE HORIZON
Eastern will play its final contest of the 2023-24 season inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center as it readies to play host the Bowling Green State University, Saturday, March 9. The Eagles will honor five program seniors ahead of the game.
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. Fan can 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.
INSIDE THE CONTEST
Wednesday's match up will mark the 93rd meeting between Eastern Michigan and Toledo. The Rockets lead the all-time series, 57-35, with UT coming away with the most recent win, Jan. 6, 2024. EMU looks to break a six-game losing streak against the defending MAC champions.
ROUND #2 WITH THE #1 ROCKETS
Earlier in the season, EMU showed a great defensive effort in the 48-35 setback to the defending MAC Tournament Champions, Jan. 6, at home. The Eagles allowed just 48 Toledo points, which later tied for the lowest of any MAC foe this season, equaling the same amount of points scored by Miami in both contests this season (W, 53-48, Jan. 17; L, 37-48, Feb. 24). Additionally, the 48 Toledo points marked as the second lowest points scored on the season by the Rockets following the mere 45 against Duke University, Dec. 20.
NICE TO MEET YOU, COACHES
Interim Head Coach Ke'Sha Blanton is one of five head coaches in the MAC that are in their first season at the helm of their respective programs. In company with Blanton is Ryan Gensler from Akron, Fred Schmiel from Bowling Green, Kristin Haynie from Central Michigan, and Glenn Box from Miami. Below is each first-year head coach in the MAC listed in order of overall coaching record.
FIRST-YEAR HEAD COACHES (MAC only):
1. Fred Schmiel 15-12 Bowling Green
2. Ryan Gensler 10-17 Akron
3. Glenn Box 8-19 Miami
4. Kristin Haynie 6-20 Central Michigan
5. Ke'Sha Blanton 5-14 Eastern Michigan
NATIONALLY RANKED TAYRA
Tayra Eke's 1.96 blocks per game is good for first in the MAC and 30th nationally. Of 249 total players ranked in the category, only four other players are members of the MAC, with Eke holding the highest ranking.
National Blocks Per Game Leaders (MAC only):
29. Tayra Eke 1.96 Eastern Michigan
62. Rochelle Norris 1.54 Central Michigan
136. Hannah Noveroske 1.15 Toledo
148. Amber Tretter 1.11 Miami
189. Marie Kiefer 1.03 Ball State
TRACKING TAYRA
After her nine rebounds against Ball State, March 2, Tayra 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.
MYLES IN THE RANKINGS
Kennedi Myles ranks third in the MAC with her 8.9 rebounds per game and in total rebounds with 240. Additionally, the graduate student ranks sixth in the league with her 1.67 steals per game.
IN THE LINEUP
Tayra Eke is the lone Eagle to start in all 27 games played, thus far. Last season, Lachelle Austin was the closest to starting in all 30 games played as she went 29-29 in games played and games started. In addition to Eke, just two other Eagles have appeared in all 27 contests this season including Kennedi Myles (27-21) and Olivia Westphal (27-1).
PERFECT FROM THE CHARITY STRIPE
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.
CONVERTING 1.000 FROM THE LINE
Five Eagles converted perfect free-throw percentages in the game at Ball State. Lachelle Austin led with four makes on four attempts, freshman Sophie Canen went 3-of-3 from the stripe for a career-high, and both Tayra Eke and Dara Capaldi connected on two each, while Kennedi Myles went 1-of-1 after an and-1.
EKE'S MULTI-BLOCK PERFORMANCE
Tayra Eke recorded multiple blocks in a single game for the 15th time this season and the second consecutive after posting two against the Cardinals, March 2. Prior to the game in Muncie, Eke recorded two against the Golden Flashes, Feb. 28. Last season, the junior recorded the feat in 17 contests.
AUSTIN'S THREE-POINT SHOOTING GAME
Lachelle Austin made two three's in the setback to Ball State, going 2-of-9 from beyond the yard marking the junior's 16th game this year 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 one three-pointer in 22 total contests.
LACHELLE'S LAUNCHING
With her team-leading 14 points at Ball State, Lachelle Austin secured her seventh 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.
THE BLOCKING-BATTLE
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.
ON THE HORIZON
Eastern will play its final contest of the 2023-24 season inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center as it readies to play host the Bowling Green State University, Saturday, March 9. The Eagles will honor five program seniors ahead of the game.
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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