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Photo by: Scott Beaton - EMU Athletics
Eastern Drops 84-68 Decision at Butler
12/2/2025 9:25:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Four Eagles scored at least 10 points
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – Despite knocking off Cincinnati, Nov. 26, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team was unable to secure another Power Conference as four Eagles scored in double figures in EMU's 84-68 loss to Butler University Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Eastern led for 3:19 of the contest, all coming in the first half, against the Bulldogs, who are receiving votes in the National Coaches Poll.
Mohammad Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) led the Eagles with 15 points while Mak Manciel (Detroit, Mich./Stevenson/Detroit Mercy) scored 12 and Carlos Hart (Miami, Fla./North Miami/Valdosta State) and Addison Patterson (Mississauga, Ontario/Bella Vista/Northwestern State) each netted 11.
How It Happened
Butler got off to an early 11-7 advantage before an 8-0 run by the Eagles gave the visitors a 29-25 advantage, its largest of the contest.
The Bulldogs' offense got hot to close the half, scoring 16 points in the last 4:39 to take a 41-36 lead into halftime.
Eastern continued to battle in the second half, cutting the BU advantage to 47-41 after a trio of free throws by Jon Sanders II (Detroit, Mich./Southfield Christian/Northwestern State).
Butler countered with a 12-5 run to take a 59-46 lead with 12:48 to go before a late 9-0 BU run for the hosts put the game out of reach.
Game Notes
» Eastern moves to 5-4 overall while Butler jumps to 7-1 overall.
» Eastern was 24-of-58 (41.4%) from the field and 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the three-point line, while Butler was 29-of-56 (51.8%) from the floor and 11-of-20 (55.0%) from three-point range.
» Mohammad Habhab's 15 points mark his ninth-straight game scoring double-digit points. With Habhab's performances, he is the first Eastern freshman to have nine-straight games with at least 10 points in each game since James Thompson IV had a streak of 13 games in the 2015-16 season.
» Mak Manciel's three made triples mark his 16th career game with at least three made three-pointers. Manciel has done so twice at Eastern, with the other occurrence coming against Oakland, Nov. 21.
» Godslove Nwabude (Anambra State, Nigeria/Mt. Zion Prep (Md.)) scored seven points and blocked three shots. After his four-block game against NJIT, Nov. 28, and two-block game against Cincinnati, Nov. 26, Nwabude has three-straight games with multiple blocks for the first time in his career.
» Merritt Alderink (Zeeland, Mich./Zeeland West/Indiana State) drilled three-pointers in back-to-back possessions, marking his first made triples in an Eagle uniform and the first time in his career that he has made multiple threes in one game.
Historical Notes
» Eastern trails against Butler, 2-0, all-time. The teams first met to open the 2023-24 season.
Up Next
» Eastern hosts Cleary at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. The game follows the EMU women's contest against Defiance at 5 p.m.
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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).
Eastern led for 3:19 of the contest, all coming in the first half, against the Bulldogs, who are receiving votes in the National Coaches Poll.
Mohammad Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) led the Eagles with 15 points while Mak Manciel (Detroit, Mich./Stevenson/Detroit Mercy) scored 12 and Carlos Hart (Miami, Fla./North Miami/Valdosta State) and Addison Patterson (Mississauga, Ontario/Bella Vista/Northwestern State) each netted 11.
How It Happened
Butler got off to an early 11-7 advantage before an 8-0 run by the Eagles gave the visitors a 29-25 advantage, its largest of the contest.
The Bulldogs' offense got hot to close the half, scoring 16 points in the last 4:39 to take a 41-36 lead into halftime.
Eastern continued to battle in the second half, cutting the BU advantage to 47-41 after a trio of free throws by Jon Sanders II (Detroit, Mich./Southfield Christian/Northwestern State).
Butler countered with a 12-5 run to take a 59-46 lead with 12:48 to go before a late 9-0 BU run for the hosts put the game out of reach.
Game Notes
» Eastern moves to 5-4 overall while Butler jumps to 7-1 overall.
» Eastern was 24-of-58 (41.4%) from the field and 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the three-point line, while Butler was 29-of-56 (51.8%) from the floor and 11-of-20 (55.0%) from three-point range.
» Mohammad Habhab's 15 points mark his ninth-straight game scoring double-digit points. With Habhab's performances, he is the first Eastern freshman to have nine-straight games with at least 10 points in each game since James Thompson IV had a streak of 13 games in the 2015-16 season.
» Mak Manciel's three made triples mark his 16th career game with at least three made three-pointers. Manciel has done so twice at Eastern, with the other occurrence coming against Oakland, Nov. 21.
» Godslove Nwabude (Anambra State, Nigeria/Mt. Zion Prep (Md.)) scored seven points and blocked three shots. After his four-block game against NJIT, Nov. 28, and two-block game against Cincinnati, Nov. 26, Nwabude has three-straight games with multiple blocks for the first time in his career.
» Merritt Alderink (Zeeland, Mich./Zeeland West/Indiana State) drilled three-pointers in back-to-back possessions, marking his first made triples in an Eagle uniform and the first time in his career that he has made multiple threes in one game.
Historical Notes
» Eastern trails against Butler, 2-0, all-time. The teams first met to open the 2023-24 season.
Up Next
» Eastern hosts Cleary at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. The game follows the EMU women's contest against Defiance at 5 p.m.
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
Butler
FG%
.414
.518
3FG%
.571
.550
FT%
.923
.789
RB
26
36
TO
12
11
STL
3
7
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
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