Ohio (4-11, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) returns to The Convo on Saturday to face off against Eastern Michigan (5-10 overall, 2-3 MAC).
The Bobcats will be looking to put a halt to a four-game losing streak since its win on the opening night of MAC play. For Eastern Michigan, the team will be looking to return to .500 in the conference after losses to Toledo and Bowling Green.
Here’s everything to know about Eastern Michigan.
Series Information
Opponent: Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-10, 2-3 MAC)
Time: Saturday, 1 p.m.
Location: The Convo, Athens
How to Watch: ESPN+
All-time Record: 12-14 in favor of Eastern Michigan
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Meet the Opponent
Head Coach: Ke’Sha Blanton (second season)
Probable Starters:
#1 Olivia Smith
#10 ZaNiya Nelson
#11 Lachelle Austin
#22 Cali Denson
#32 Tayra Eke
Statistical Leaders
Points: Eke (10.5 per game)
Rebounds: Kennedi Myles (8.5 per game)
Assists: Smith (1.9 per game)
Steals: Myles (1.9 per game)
Field-Goal Percentage: Eke (57%)
3-point Percentage: Smith (33%)
Free-Throw Percentage: Smith (86%)
Eastern Michigan Notes:
The Eagles are coming off a close win at home against Miami to pick up their second MAC win. They were able to secure the win with a great defensive performance led by Tarya Eke, who put up six blocks in an incredible defensive performance. The rest of the team also did its job, holding Miami to just 30.4% shooting from the field.
In both of its MAC wins, Eastern Michigan held its opponents to under 50 points; it will be key for Ohio to stay in a groove scoring the ball.
Player to Watch: Tayra Eke
Eke has been on an absolute tear as of late for the Eagles. Since MAC play started for Eastern Michigan, she has averaged 13.8 points per game and 9.8 rebounds per game over five games played against MAC opponents. Ohio’s lack of size has cost them in games against teams that can deploy their height in effective ways both on offense and the boards. Ohio could be in trouble if they cannot contain the 6-foot-three-inch center.
