Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, February 28
Ypsilanti, Mich.
6 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
84
vs
73
Central Michigan
Photo by: Max Jebson
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – A 7-of-15 first-half three-point shooting performance helped the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team maintain dominance against Central Michigan University, as the Eagles topped CMU 84-73 Friday, Feb. 28, inside a raucous George Gervin GameAbove Center. The win helps Eastern creep closer to a spot in the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
Jalen Terry (Flint, Mich./Beecher/Oregon/DePaul) knocked down six threes, leading the team and marking his fifth time this season scoring 25 points with six or more made threes. Terry is the first player to achieve this statline more than twice in a single season since at least the 2001-02 season as Eastern made 12 triples for the first time since Feb. 10, 2024.
Da'Sean Nelson (Toledo, Ohio/Robert S. Rogers/Kilgore College/DePaul) tied a season high in fouls drawn with 12, knocked down a season high 13 free throws, recorded his 13th career 20+ point performance and posted his third career double-double as Eastern lead for a season long for 38:32 minutes of the 40 minute contest.
How it Happened
Eastern started hot from behind the arc, going 5-of-9 (55.6%) from three-point range in the first eight minutes, resulting in a 22-12 lead.
A 14-6 run helped Eastern establish a 16 point lead at the 5:46 mark in the first half. However, Central Michigan used a 12-2 run to cut the Eastern lead to six before the Eagles took a 44-36 lead going into halftime.
Ball movement was a focal point of Eastern's offense as 10 of its 15 first half baskets were off of assists with Nelson leading the team with four first half assists.
EMU scored nine of the second half's first points before the Chippewas rallied a 6-0 run to reel the game back to within four points.
Terry had the hot hand, nailing three shots from behind the arc in a three minute span, helping the Eagles secure a 67-57 lead at the 8:53 mark in the second half.
CMU came within five points at the 5:30 mark but a pair of Terry threes halted their momentum, culminating in three free throws in the closing minute to ice the game.
EMU capitalized on CMU mistakes scoring 12 points off of turnovers and 17 second chance points.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 15-14 overall and 8-8 in the MAC while Central Michigan moved to 13-16 overall and 6-10 in conference action.
» In the first half, Eastern Michigan was 15-of-30 (50.0%) from the floor and 7-of-15 (46.7%) from three-point range while Central Michigan was 17-36 (47.2%) from the field and one-of-seven (14.3%) from deep.
» Eastern Michigan finished the game 28-of-61 (45.9%) from the floor and 12-of-28 (42.9%) from three-point range while Central Michigan was 26-of-59 (44.1%) from the field and 3-of-16 (18.8%) from deep.
» The 12 made threes are EMU's most since making 13 at Louisiana-Monroe, Feb. 10, 2024. EMU's 12 threes were its most in a MAC game since making 13 against Ohio, Jan. 31, 2023.
» Nelson recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. He is the second player in the MAC to log that stat line this season as Bowling Green's Javontae Campbell did so, Feb. 18. Nelson is the first Eagle with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in one game since March 5, 2011, when Brandon Bowdry registered 25 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.
» Nelson tied a season high drawing 12 fouls, his most since this season's first matchup with CMU, Jan. 14.
» Terry made six three-pointers and has converted multiple three-pointers in each of the last eight contests, making at least four in five of those games.
» Terry, the MAC leader in minutes at 37.3 minutes per game entering Friday, played 36.5 minutes.
» Billingsley entered the day ranked fifth in the MAC in field goal percentage at 56.2%. His 5-of-11 effort continues his efficient streak.
» John Shanu II (Houston, Texas/Sam Houston/Old Dominion/UTRGV) logged a career high two assists and tied his career high in blocks with two.
» Eastern Michigan's 12 made threes marks its team total high since their Feb. 28, 2015 matchup against Western Michigan.
» The Eagles allowed only one made three pointer in the first half, their fewest allowed since their 68-64 win over Oakland, Nov. 21, 2024.
» Eastern posted five blocks, marking 25-straight games with at least one block, the team's longest streak since blocking at least one shot in every game during the 2021-22 season.
Historical Notes
» EMU moved to 102-107 against CMU.
» Terry and Nelson are the first Eastern duo to score 25 points apiece in one game since Jan. 29, 2022, when Noah Farrakhan (28) and Nate Scott (25) did so against Miami.
» Eastern came down with 16 offensive rebounds, its best since a 22 offensive rebound performance Dec. 30, 2023 in a win over Northwood. This is their best offensive rebounding performance in MAC play since Jan. 3, 2023.
» Eastern, which hit 12 threes against Central Michigan, has now hit at least one triple in 642-straight games. EMU last failed to score from downtown Jan. 24, 2004, when the RedHawks held the Eagles to 0-of-7 from behind the arc.The Eagles have converted multiple three-pointers in 64-straight contests, not having done so most recently in a 1-for-15 performance against Akron, Feb.14, 2023.
Next Up
Eastern Michigan travels to Ohio University to face the Bobcats at the Convocation Center Tuesday, March 4, at 7 p.m.
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For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – A 7-of-15 first-half three-point shooting performance helped the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team maintain dominance against Central Michigan University, as the Eagles topped CMU 84-73 Friday, Feb. 28, inside a raucous George Gervin GameAbove Center. The win helps Eastern creep closer to a spot in the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
Jalen Terry (Flint, Mich./Beecher/Oregon/DePaul) knocked down six threes, leading the team and marking his fifth time this season scoring 25 points with six or more made threes. Terry is the first player to achieve this statline more than twice in a single season since at least the 2001-02 season as Eastern made 12 triples for the first time since Feb. 10, 2024.
Da'Sean Nelson (Toledo, Ohio/Robert S. Rogers/Kilgore College/DePaul) tied a season high in fouls drawn with 12, knocked down a season high 13 free throws, recorded his 13th career 20+ point performance and posted his third career double-double as Eastern lead for a season long for 38:32 minutes of the 40 minute contest.
How it Happened
Eastern started hot from behind the arc, going 5-of-9 (55.6%) from three-point range in the first eight minutes, resulting in a 22-12 lead.
A 14-6 run helped Eastern establish a 16 point lead at the 5:46 mark in the first half. However, Central Michigan used a 12-2 run to cut the Eastern lead to six before the Eagles took a 44-36 lead going into halftime.
Ball movement was a focal point of Eastern's offense as 10 of its 15 first half baskets were off of assists with Nelson leading the team with four first half assists.
EMU scored nine of the second half's first points before the Chippewas rallied a 6-0 run to reel the game back to within four points.
Terry had the hot hand, nailing three shots from behind the arc in a three minute span, helping the Eagles secure a 67-57 lead at the 8:53 mark in the second half.
CMU came within five points at the 5:30 mark but a pair of Terry threes halted their momentum, culminating in three free throws in the closing minute to ice the game.
EMU capitalized on CMU mistakes scoring 12 points off of turnovers and 17 second chance points.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 15-14 overall and 8-8 in the MAC while Central Michigan moved to 13-16 overall and 6-10 in conference action.
» In the first half, Eastern Michigan was 15-of-30 (50.0%) from the floor and 7-of-15 (46.7%) from three-point range while Central Michigan was 17-36 (47.2%) from the field and one-of-seven (14.3%) from deep.
» Eastern Michigan finished the game 28-of-61 (45.9%) from the floor and 12-of-28 (42.9%) from three-point range while Central Michigan was 26-of-59 (44.1%) from the field and 3-of-16 (18.8%) from deep.
» The 12 made threes are EMU's most since making 13 at Louisiana-Monroe, Feb. 10, 2024. EMU's 12 threes were its most in a MAC game since making 13 against Ohio, Jan. 31, 2023.
» Nelson recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. He is the second player in the MAC to log that stat line this season as Bowling Green's Javontae Campbell did so, Feb. 18. Nelson is the first Eagle with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in one game since March 5, 2011, when Brandon Bowdry registered 25 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.
» Nelson tied a season high drawing 12 fouls, his most since this season's first matchup with CMU, Jan. 14.
» Terry made six three-pointers and has converted multiple three-pointers in each of the last eight contests, making at least four in five of those games.
» Terry, the MAC leader in minutes at 37.3 minutes per game entering Friday, played 36.5 minutes.
» Billingsley entered the day ranked fifth in the MAC in field goal percentage at 56.2%. His 5-of-11 effort continues his efficient streak.
» John Shanu II (Houston, Texas/Sam Houston/Old Dominion/UTRGV) logged a career high two assists and tied his career high in blocks with two.
» Eastern Michigan's 12 made threes marks its team total high since their Feb. 28, 2015 matchup against Western Michigan.
» The Eagles allowed only one made three pointer in the first half, their fewest allowed since their 68-64 win over Oakland, Nov. 21, 2024.
» Eastern posted five blocks, marking 25-straight games with at least one block, the team's longest streak since blocking at least one shot in every game during the 2021-22 season.
Historical Notes
» EMU moved to 102-107 against CMU.
» Terry and Nelson are the first Eastern duo to score 25 points apiece in one game since Jan. 29, 2022, when Noah Farrakhan (28) and Nate Scott (25) did so against Miami.
» Eastern came down with 16 offensive rebounds, its best since a 22 offensive rebound performance Dec. 30, 2023 in a win over Northwood. This is their best offensive rebounding performance in MAC play since Jan. 3, 2023.
» Eastern, which hit 12 threes against Central Michigan, has now hit at least one triple in 642-straight games. EMU last failed to score from downtown Jan. 24, 2004, when the RedHawks held the Eagles to 0-of-7 from behind the arc.The Eagles have converted multiple three-pointers in 64-straight contests, not having done so most recently in a 1-for-15 performance against Akron, Feb.14, 2023.
Next Up
Eastern Michigan travels to Ohio University to face the Bobcats at the Convocation Center Tuesday, March 4, at 7 p.m.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
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