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Eleko Ties Program Double-Double Record in Season-Finale Win Over Akron
3/7/2026 3:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Eleko's 31 double-doubles tie Ce'Nara Skanes (2019-23) for the most in program history
AKRON, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University women's basketball senior Sisi Eleko tied the program record with her 31st double-double as an Eagle in a 77-62 win over the University of Akron to close the 2025-26 season Saturday, March 7, at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Eleko (Montreal, Quebec/New Hope Academy/Canisius) tied former Eagle Ce'Nara Skanes (2019-23) record. Both Eleko and Brooklyn Thrash (Wayne, Ohio/Elmwood/Canisius) secured a double-double, marking the second time this season EMU has had two players do so in the same game. Eleko had 13 points and 13 rebounds while Thrash scored 19 points with 10 boards.
A dominant second half led the Eagles to victory as they outscored Akron, 53-33, to earn the win. Eastern controlled the boards as three Eagles reached double figures in rebounds, led by Eleko's 13. Ainhoa Cea (Irun, Spain/IES Pio Baroja Bhi/Lipscomb) added 11 and Thrash grabbed 10.
How it Happened
Akron started strong, getting out to a 8-0 lead with 6:45 to go in the first quarter, and a 10-2 edge at the media timeout. Akron continued its strong play the rest of the stanza as Eastern was scoreless until the 4:59 mark of the frame. The Zips were up, 15-6, at the end of the first 10 minutes.
Eastern fought back in the second quarter, outscoring the Zips, 18-13, highlighted by a 9-1 EMU run in the middle stages of the frame. After trailing by nine points after the first, EMU was down just four at halftime, 28-24. Cea paced EMU in the first half of play with six points, seven rebounds, and one assist. Thrash was also productive, leading the team with nine points to go with six rebounds.
EMU came out firing in the third quarter, scoring the first seven points of the frame and taking its first lead of the day courtesy of triples from Fernanda Ovalle (Santiago, Chile/Montverde Academy/Xavier) and Thrash. Akron regained a slim 40-39 advantage at the third quarter media timeout. EMU ended the quarter on top by one, 50-49.
EMU poured it on in the fourth, totaling 27 points in the final quarter to Akron's 12 as EMU ended the season on a high note with a 77-62 win against the Zips.
Game Notes
» Eastern's record went to 13-16 (6-12 MAC), and Akron's shifted to 7-24 (4-14 MAC).
» With the win, EMU has improved by 11 wins from the 2024-25 season, tying for one of the most improved teams nationally. Eastern's 11-win jump is its largest since improving by 11 wins in 2009-10 from the 2008-09 team's 8-21 (4-12 MAC) record.
» Eastern won its sixth MAC game of the season and second MAC-road game of the year. Six MAC wins are five more than it had last season while the two MAC-road wins double the 2024-25 team's total (one).
» The Eagles 52 rebounds are its second-highest total of the season and serve as the most against an NCAA Division I opponent.
» EMU dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 16 offensive rebounds, turning that into 20 second-chance points compared to Akron's seven.
» Eastern had two players post a double-double (Eleko and Thrash) for the second time this season after Ainhoa Cea and Sisi Eleko did so at Buffalo, Jan. 28, when Eleko had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and Cea dished 12 assists with 10 boards.
» Brooklyn Thrash recorded her first double-double of the season and fourth of her career with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The performance marked her 10th double-digit scoring game of the season and first with 10+ rebounds.
» Sisi Eleko recorded her MAC-best 17th double-double of the season with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Eleko has recorded at least 10 points in all 28 games she has played in this season and secured double-digit rebounds 17 times.
» Ainhoa Cea nearly posted her second double-double of the season, scoring eight points with 11 rebounds and six assists. The game marked Cea's third of the season and sixth of her career with 10 or more rebounds.
» Ainhoa Cea recorded her 16th game with at least five points, three assists, and three rebounds this season as she posted eight points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
» Peyton Hill notched her 22nd double-digit scoring game of the season and seventh with 20 points, both of which are the most by a MAC freshman as she bucketed 24 points.
» Fernanda Ovalle (Santiago, Chile/Montverde Academy/Xavier) scored in double-digits for the 18th time this season and 26th of her career with 11 points.
Historical Notes
» Eastern Michigan and Akron met for the first time this season and 52nd time overall. Eastern holds a 20-32 record against the Zips and a 9-15 mark when facing them in the Rubber City.
» Sisi Eleko's 31 double-doubles tie for the most on the program's all-time list with Ce'Nara Skanes (2019-23).
» After her 13 points against the Zips, Sisi Eleko ends her EMU career with 992 points, eight shy of the 1,000 mark. She would have been the 25th player in program history to score 1,000 points as an Eagle.
» After scoring 24 points against Akron, Peyton Hill totals 409 points this season, the sixth most by an EMU freshman in program history.
» Ainhoa Cea dished six assists to bring her season total to 172, tying Erika Ford (2003-04) for the fourth-most in EMU single-season history.
» With her 11 rebounds, Ainhoa Cea eclipsed the 500-rebounds mark in her career.
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Eleko (Montreal, Quebec/New Hope Academy/Canisius) tied former Eagle Ce'Nara Skanes (2019-23) record. Both Eleko and Brooklyn Thrash (Wayne, Ohio/Elmwood/Canisius) secured a double-double, marking the second time this season EMU has had two players do so in the same game. Eleko had 13 points and 13 rebounds while Thrash scored 19 points with 10 boards.
A dominant second half led the Eagles to victory as they outscored Akron, 53-33, to earn the win. Eastern controlled the boards as three Eagles reached double figures in rebounds, led by Eleko's 13. Ainhoa Cea (Irun, Spain/IES Pio Baroja Bhi/Lipscomb) added 11 and Thrash grabbed 10.
How it Happened
Akron started strong, getting out to a 8-0 lead with 6:45 to go in the first quarter, and a 10-2 edge at the media timeout. Akron continued its strong play the rest of the stanza as Eastern was scoreless until the 4:59 mark of the frame. The Zips were up, 15-6, at the end of the first 10 minutes.
Eastern fought back in the second quarter, outscoring the Zips, 18-13, highlighted by a 9-1 EMU run in the middle stages of the frame. After trailing by nine points after the first, EMU was down just four at halftime, 28-24. Cea paced EMU in the first half of play with six points, seven rebounds, and one assist. Thrash was also productive, leading the team with nine points to go with six rebounds.
EMU came out firing in the third quarter, scoring the first seven points of the frame and taking its first lead of the day courtesy of triples from Fernanda Ovalle (Santiago, Chile/Montverde Academy/Xavier) and Thrash. Akron regained a slim 40-39 advantage at the third quarter media timeout. EMU ended the quarter on top by one, 50-49.
EMU poured it on in the fourth, totaling 27 points in the final quarter to Akron's 12 as EMU ended the season on a high note with a 77-62 win against the Zips.
Game Notes
» Eastern's record went to 13-16 (6-12 MAC), and Akron's shifted to 7-24 (4-14 MAC).
» With the win, EMU has improved by 11 wins from the 2024-25 season, tying for one of the most improved teams nationally. Eastern's 11-win jump is its largest since improving by 11 wins in 2009-10 from the 2008-09 team's 8-21 (4-12 MAC) record.
» Eastern won its sixth MAC game of the season and second MAC-road game of the year. Six MAC wins are five more than it had last season while the two MAC-road wins double the 2024-25 team's total (one).
» The Eagles 52 rebounds are its second-highest total of the season and serve as the most against an NCAA Division I opponent.
» EMU dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 16 offensive rebounds, turning that into 20 second-chance points compared to Akron's seven.
» Eastern had two players post a double-double (Eleko and Thrash) for the second time this season after Ainhoa Cea and Sisi Eleko did so at Buffalo, Jan. 28, when Eleko had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and Cea dished 12 assists with 10 boards.
» Brooklyn Thrash recorded her first double-double of the season and fourth of her career with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The performance marked her 10th double-digit scoring game of the season and first with 10+ rebounds.
» Sisi Eleko recorded her MAC-best 17th double-double of the season with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Eleko has recorded at least 10 points in all 28 games she has played in this season and secured double-digit rebounds 17 times.
» Ainhoa Cea nearly posted her second double-double of the season, scoring eight points with 11 rebounds and six assists. The game marked Cea's third of the season and sixth of her career with 10 or more rebounds.
» Ainhoa Cea recorded her 16th game with at least five points, three assists, and three rebounds this season as she posted eight points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
» Peyton Hill notched her 22nd double-digit scoring game of the season and seventh with 20 points, both of which are the most by a MAC freshman as she bucketed 24 points.
» Fernanda Ovalle (Santiago, Chile/Montverde Academy/Xavier) scored in double-digits for the 18th time this season and 26th of her career with 11 points.
Historical Notes
» Eastern Michigan and Akron met for the first time this season and 52nd time overall. Eastern holds a 20-32 record against the Zips and a 9-15 mark when facing them in the Rubber City.
» Sisi Eleko's 31 double-doubles tie for the most on the program's all-time list with Ce'Nara Skanes (2019-23).
» After her 13 points against the Zips, Sisi Eleko ends her EMU career with 992 points, eight shy of the 1,000 mark. She would have been the 25th player in program history to score 1,000 points as an Eagle.
» After scoring 24 points against Akron, Peyton Hill totals 409 points this season, the sixth most by an EMU freshman in program history.
» Ainhoa Cea dished six assists to bring her season total to 172, tying Erika Ford (2003-04) for the fourth-most in EMU single-season history.
» With her 11 rebounds, Ainhoa Cea eclipsed the 500-rebounds mark in her career.
Follow Us
Stay connected with the Eagles all season long by following @EMUWBB and @EMUAthletics on X for all the latest EMU women's basketball updates. Be sure to also follow the Eagles on Instagram @emuwbb and @emuathletics.
Team Stats
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FG%
.366
.329
3FG%
.250
.269
FT%
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.643
RB
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43
TO
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11
STL
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7
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
8
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
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FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
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