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Habhab Leads Eastern in Loss at Toledo
2/21/2026 7:02:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Mohammad Habhab led the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team against the University of Toledo Saturday, Feb. 21, inside Savage Arena in Mid-American Conference action as EMU fell, 94-75.
Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) had 21 points, nine rebounds, and six assists to top the Eastern performances in a game that Toledo led for all but the first 16 seconds.
Mehki Ellison (Flint, Mich./Carman Ainsworth/Stetson) was the other Eagle with double-digit points with 12 as Eastern's showdown with 27-0 and 22nd-ranked Miami awaits Tuesday, Feb. 24, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Tickets can be purchased here.
How It Happened
Toledo controlled the game from the jump, building a 24-point lead at 40-16 with 5:06 to go in the opening half.
Eastern used a 6-0 spurt to soften the blow, but the Rockets extended their advantage to as many as 25 at 51-26 before settling for a 51-29 halftime lead.
UT expanded its lead to as many as 28 points at the 14:21 mark before EMU cut the deficit to 17 at 75-58 with 7:32 to go.
The hosts pushed their lead back to as many as 24 in the closing minutes, winning 94-75.
Game Notes
» Eastern moves to 10-18 overall and 4-11 in the MAC, while Toledo moves to 14-13 overall and 8-6 in conference action.
» Eastern was 27-of-59 (45.8%) from the field and 6-of-19 (31.6%) from the three-point line, while Toledo was 37-of-55 (67.3%) from the floor and 6-of-15 (40.0%) from three-point range.
» Mohammad Habhab netted 21 points, his 22nd game in double digits this season. He recorded his sixth game with at least 20 points this season, last recording 20+ at Kent State, Feb. 11.
» Mohammad Habhab posted two blocks and has at least one rejection in 12-straight games.
» With Mohammad Habhab's 21 points and nine rebounds, he was one rebound shy of his 11th double-double of the season.
» Mohammad Habhab was 9-of-10 (90.0%) from the free-throw range. His nine makes are a career high, topping his previous mark of eight against UMass, Dec. 30.
» Mehki Ellison scored 12 points, marking his third game with at least 10 points this season. He last scored at least 10 against Bowling Green, Jan. 17.
» Addison Patterson (Mississauga, Ontario/Bella Vista College Prep/Northwestern State) scored five points, snapping his streak of 15-consecutive games with at least 10 points. He has 22 games with double-digit points this season, with 18 of those coming in the last 20 games.
» Addison Patterson matched his career high with two blocks, last doing so at UMass, Dec. 30.
» Merritt Alderink (Zeeland, Mich./Zeeland West/Indiana State) matched his season high with six points, his top showing since scoring six against Kent State, Jan. 24. He also had six points against IU Indy, Nov. 14.
» Braelon Green (Southfield, Mich./Southfield/Bowling Green) converted two three-pointers, marking his fifth game this season with multiple made triples.
» Mak Manciel (Detroit, Mich./Stevenson/Detroit Mercy) made two three-pointers, his 11th game this season with multiple conversions from three-point range.
» Mbaye N'Diaye (Thies, Senegal/SEED Academy) scored two points, his first points since scoring eight against Cleary, Dec. 5.
» Cooper Smith (Mio, Mich./Catholic Prep/Michigan) scored his first points of the season with a hook shot with 15 seconds left.
Historical Notes
» Toledo leads the all-time series, 65-53, winning seven in a row in the Glass City.
Up Next
» Eastern hosts No. 22 Miami University for a Tuesday game, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The game is on ESPN+ and will be held in Ypsilanti, Mich., inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Tickets are available by clicking here.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Mohammad Habhab led the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team against the University of Toledo Saturday, Feb. 21, inside Savage Arena in Mid-American Conference action as EMU fell, 94-75.
Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) had 21 points, nine rebounds, and six assists to top the Eastern performances in a game that Toledo led for all but the first 16 seconds.
Mehki Ellison (Flint, Mich./Carman Ainsworth/Stetson) was the other Eagle with double-digit points with 12 as Eastern's showdown with 27-0 and 22nd-ranked Miami awaits Tuesday, Feb. 24, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Tickets can be purchased here.
How It Happened
Toledo controlled the game from the jump, building a 24-point lead at 40-16 with 5:06 to go in the opening half.
Eastern used a 6-0 spurt to soften the blow, but the Rockets extended their advantage to as many as 25 at 51-26 before settling for a 51-29 halftime lead.
UT expanded its lead to as many as 28 points at the 14:21 mark before EMU cut the deficit to 17 at 75-58 with 7:32 to go.
The hosts pushed their lead back to as many as 24 in the closing minutes, winning 94-75.
Game Notes
» Eastern moves to 10-18 overall and 4-11 in the MAC, while Toledo moves to 14-13 overall and 8-6 in conference action.
» Eastern was 27-of-59 (45.8%) from the field and 6-of-19 (31.6%) from the three-point line, while Toledo was 37-of-55 (67.3%) from the floor and 6-of-15 (40.0%) from three-point range.
» Mohammad Habhab netted 21 points, his 22nd game in double digits this season. He recorded his sixth game with at least 20 points this season, last recording 20+ at Kent State, Feb. 11.
» Mohammad Habhab posted two blocks and has at least one rejection in 12-straight games.
» With Mohammad Habhab's 21 points and nine rebounds, he was one rebound shy of his 11th double-double of the season.
» Mohammad Habhab was 9-of-10 (90.0%) from the free-throw range. His nine makes are a career high, topping his previous mark of eight against UMass, Dec. 30.
» Mehki Ellison scored 12 points, marking his third game with at least 10 points this season. He last scored at least 10 against Bowling Green, Jan. 17.
» Addison Patterson (Mississauga, Ontario/Bella Vista College Prep/Northwestern State) scored five points, snapping his streak of 15-consecutive games with at least 10 points. He has 22 games with double-digit points this season, with 18 of those coming in the last 20 games.
» Addison Patterson matched his career high with two blocks, last doing so at UMass, Dec. 30.
» Merritt Alderink (Zeeland, Mich./Zeeland West/Indiana State) matched his season high with six points, his top showing since scoring six against Kent State, Jan. 24. He also had six points against IU Indy, Nov. 14.
» Braelon Green (Southfield, Mich./Southfield/Bowling Green) converted two three-pointers, marking his fifth game this season with multiple made triples.
» Mak Manciel (Detroit, Mich./Stevenson/Detroit Mercy) made two three-pointers, his 11th game this season with multiple conversions from three-point range.
» Mbaye N'Diaye (Thies, Senegal/SEED Academy) scored two points, his first points since scoring eight against Cleary, Dec. 5.
» Cooper Smith (Mio, Mich./Catholic Prep/Michigan) scored his first points of the season with a hook shot with 15 seconds left.
Historical Notes
» Toledo leads the all-time series, 65-53, winning seven in a row in the Glass City.
Up Next
» Eastern hosts No. 22 Miami University for a Tuesday game, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The game is on ESPN+ and will be held in Ypsilanti, Mich., inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Tickets are available by clicking here.
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
UT
FG%
.458
.673
3FG%
.316
.400
FT%
.882
.636
RB
28
29
TO
13
9
STL
8
9
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
9
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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