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MAC-Frontrunner Toledo Upends EMU in Road Finale
3/6/2024 8:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Eastern to honor its senior class Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m.
TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Playing short-handed, the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team could not match the offense of the league-leading Rockets from the University of Toledo Wednesday, March 6, inside Savage Arena. Playing with just eight players, EMU was down just two points after the opening quarter, however, UT shot 56 percent for the contest as they rolled to an 87-41 victory.
With the victory, Toledo clinched at least a share of the Mid-American Conference's regular season title.
Tayra Eke (Madrid, Spain/IES Ortega y Gasset/LIU) led the Eagles (6-22, 2-15) with nine points, six rebounds, and three blocks. Lachelle Austin (Redford, Mich./Wayne Memorial) tacked on 13 points and Kennedi Myles (Cincinnati, Ohio/Walnut Hills/Illinois/Marquette) chipped in as well with four points and nine rebounds.
Led by Myles' three offensive rebounds, Eastern Michigan did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 10 boards that resulted in three second-chance points.
How It Happened
EMU kept it close in the first quarter but entered the second frame down 15-14.
Toledo kept adding to that lead, building a 26-18 advantage before the Green and White went on a 6-0 run, highlighted by a bucket from Austin, to narrow its deficit to 26-24. Toledo responded and expanded its lead, leaving the Eagles trailing 40-26 heading into halftime.
The Eagles' deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Eagles faced a 65-33 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. EMU knocked down one three-pointer in the quarter to score three of its seven total points.
Eastern Michigan could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 87-41. The Eagles took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring four of its eight points in the paint.
Game Notes
» Eke recorded multiple blocks in a single game for the 16th time this season after posting two at Toledo, March 6, marking her fourth consecutive game contributing the feat. Creeping up on her last season mark, the junior recorded the feat in 17 contests one year ago.
» With her three blocks at Toledo, Eke marked her sixth game with three or more blocks and the 21st of her career. The last time the junior posted three blocks in a single game was when she did so at Kent State University, Jan. 24.
» Seven of eight total Eagles that appeared in the game earned at least one assist and one rebound in the setback.
» Nia Boston (Stockton, Calif./Modesto Christian/Delta College/Mesa C.C.) contributed three assists in a single game for the first time in her career. The junior has earned two helpers in two different games with the last time coming against Kent State, Feb. 28.
» With her team-leading 13 points against Toledo, Austin secured her eighth season double-digit outing and the 33rd of her career. Additionally, it marked the 24tht time the junior has posted 13 points or more in her career and the third consecutive.
» Austin made a single three in the setback to the Rockets, March 6, going 1-of-7 from beyond the yard marking the junior's 17th 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.
» Going 2-of-2 from the charity stripe, Austin has produced a 1.000 free-throw percentage in consecutive games after going 4-of-4 at Ball State, March 2. It was the junior's sixth game accomplishing the feat this season.
» EMU won the blocking battle against the league-leading Rockets, 3-1. It was the 16th 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 six rebounds at Toledo, March 6, Eke sits just six boards away from her career milestone 500.
» Additionally, with her two blocks early in the first half, the junior surpassed her career milestone 150 total blocks.
Up Next
Eastern will play its final contest of the 2023-24 season inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center as it prepares to play host to Bowling Green State University, Saturday, March 9. The Eagles will honor five program seniors ahead of the game.
Led by Myles' three offensive rebounds, Eastern Michigan did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 10 boards that resulted in three second-chance points.
How It Happened
EMU kept it close in the first quarter but entered the second frame down 15-14.
Toledo kept adding to that lead, building a 26-18 advantage before the Green and White went on a 6-0 run, highlighted by a bucket from Austin, to narrow its deficit to 26-24. Toledo responded and expanded its lead, leaving the Eagles trailing 40-26 heading into halftime.
The Eagles' deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Eagles faced a 65-33 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. EMU knocked down one three-pointer in the quarter to score three of its seven total points.
Eastern Michigan could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 87-41. The Eagles took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring four of its eight points in the paint.
Game Notes
» Eke recorded multiple blocks in a single game for the 16th time this season after posting two at Toledo, March 6, marking her fourth consecutive game contributing the feat. Creeping up on her last season mark, the junior recorded the feat in 17 contests one year ago.
» With her three blocks at Toledo, Eke marked her sixth game with three or more blocks and the 21st of her career. The last time the junior posted three blocks in a single game was when she did so at Kent State University, Jan. 24.
» Seven of eight total Eagles that appeared in the game earned at least one assist and one rebound in the setback.
» Nia Boston (Stockton, Calif./Modesto Christian/Delta College/Mesa C.C.) contributed three assists in a single game for the first time in her career. The junior has earned two helpers in two different games with the last time coming against Kent State, Feb. 28.
» With her team-leading 13 points against Toledo, Austin secured her eighth season double-digit outing and the 33rd of her career. Additionally, it marked the 24tht time the junior has posted 13 points or more in her career and the third consecutive.
» Austin made a single three in the setback to the Rockets, March 6, going 1-of-7 from beyond the yard marking the junior's 17th 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.
» Going 2-of-2 from the charity stripe, Austin has produced a 1.000 free-throw percentage in consecutive games after going 4-of-4 at Ball State, March 2. It was the junior's sixth game accomplishing the feat this season.
» EMU won the blocking battle against the league-leading Rockets, 3-1. It was the 16th 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 six rebounds at Toledo, March 6, Eke sits just six boards away from her career milestone 500.
» Additionally, with her two blocks early in the first half, the junior surpassed her career milestone 150 total blocks.
Up Next
Eastern will play its final contest of the 2023-24 season inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center as it prepares to play host to Bowling Green State University, Saturday, March 9. The Eagles will honor five program seniors ahead of the game.
Team Stats
EMU
UT
FG%
.298
.563
3FG%
.091
.391
FT%
.750
.545
RB
32
42
TO
14
7
STL
4
8
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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