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Hart Nets Career-High 32 Points in MAC-Opening Loss at Akron
12/19/2025 9:36:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Hart reached free throw line 18 times
AKRON, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Carlos Hart scored a career-high 32 points for the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team in the Mid-American Conference opener at the University of Akron Friday, Dec. 19, inside James A. Rhodes Arena. Akron prevailed, 93-72.
Hart was 9-of-14 from the floor while going 12-of-18 at the free throw line in a game that EMU led for just 32 seconds.
Mohammad Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) added 12 points.
How It Happened
Akron burst out to a quick 20-9 advantage before Eastern rallied with a 13-4 run to cut the deficit to 24-22.
The Zips controlled the rest of the half, taking a 48-34 lead into halftime.
UA continued to build its advantage throughout the second half. The Zips led by as many as 29 at the 4:18 mark at 87-58 before winning 93-72.
Game Notes
» Eastern falls to 6-6 overall and 0-1 in the MAC, while Akron moves to 9-3 overall and 1-0 in the MAC.
» Eastern was 25-of-64 (39.1%) from the field and 5-of-19 (26.3%) from the three-point line, while Akron was 39-of-71 (54.9%) from the floor and 3-of-18 (16.7%) from three-point range.
» Akron outscored Eastern in the paint, 70-36.
» Carlos Hart was 12-for-18 (66.7%) from the free throw line. His 18 attempts are tied for the fourth-most in a single game in program history and are the most since Carlos Medlock shot 18 against SEMO, Feb. 23, 2008. Hart's 18 free throw attempts are tied for the 10th-most in Division I this season and the most by a MAC player this season.
» Carlos Hart's 32 points are the most by an Eagle since Jalen Terry netted 38 against Toledo, Feb. 15, 2025. His 32 points are the fifth-most by a MAC player this season.
» Mohammad Habhab's 12 points mark his 11th game this season, scoring at least 10 points.
Historical Notes
» Akron leads the all-time series, 39-24.
» Eastern moves to 21-32 all-time in MAC openers and 19-33 in opening MAC road contests.
Up Next
» Eastern stays on the road to play at Wright State University Monday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. inside the Nutter Center.
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Hart was 9-of-14 from the floor while going 12-of-18 at the free throw line in a game that EMU led for just 32 seconds.
Mohammad Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) added 12 points.
How It Happened
Akron burst out to a quick 20-9 advantage before Eastern rallied with a 13-4 run to cut the deficit to 24-22.
The Zips controlled the rest of the half, taking a 48-34 lead into halftime.
UA continued to build its advantage throughout the second half. The Zips led by as many as 29 at the 4:18 mark at 87-58 before winning 93-72.
Game Notes
» Eastern falls to 6-6 overall and 0-1 in the MAC, while Akron moves to 9-3 overall and 1-0 in the MAC.
» Eastern was 25-of-64 (39.1%) from the field and 5-of-19 (26.3%) from the three-point line, while Akron was 39-of-71 (54.9%) from the floor and 3-of-18 (16.7%) from three-point range.
» Akron outscored Eastern in the paint, 70-36.
» Carlos Hart was 12-for-18 (66.7%) from the free throw line. His 18 attempts are tied for the fourth-most in a single game in program history and are the most since Carlos Medlock shot 18 against SEMO, Feb. 23, 2008. Hart's 18 free throw attempts are tied for the 10th-most in Division I this season and the most by a MAC player this season.
» Carlos Hart's 32 points are the most by an Eagle since Jalen Terry netted 38 against Toledo, Feb. 15, 2025. His 32 points are the fifth-most by a MAC player this season.
» Mohammad Habhab's 12 points mark his 11th game this season, scoring at least 10 points.
Historical Notes
» Akron leads the all-time series, 39-24.
» Eastern moves to 21-32 all-time in MAC openers and 19-33 in opening MAC road contests.
Up Next
» Eastern stays on the road to play at Wright State University Monday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. inside the Nutter Center.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
Team Stats
EMU
UA
FG%
.391
.549
3FG%
.263
.167
FT%
.654
.857
RB
36
44
TO
10
8
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
32
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
12
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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