Michigan-Dearborn Wolves @ Eastern Michigan Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mich Drbrn MIDEAR | 43 | 30 | 73 |
EMU | 49 | 48 | 97 |
Thompson sets record; E. Michigan downs Mich-Dearborn 97-73
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Junior James Thompson IV had his 41st career double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, and passed the legendary George "Ice Man" Gervin in double-doubles as Eastern Michigan beat NAIA Division II Michigan-Dearborn 97-73 on Sunday.
Elijah Minnie led Eastern Michigan (2-0) in scoring with 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting, and Paul Jackson and Tim Bond each scored 15 points for the Eagles.
Ashton Curd made a 3-pointer to bring the Wolverines within 49-46 to start the second half. From there, Eastern Michigan (2-0) went on an 18-7 run over the next six minutes and went up 67-53 on Thompson's layup with 13 minutes remaining.
The Wolverines never led but proved feisty, pulling within 49-43 at halftime.
Gage Throgmorton led Michigan-Dearborn with 22 points and Jason Penn added 18 points and seven rebounds. Throgmorton made six of the Wolverines' 14 3-pointers.
Game Information
Ypsilanti, MI
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Scott Siville
Referee:Ed Phillips
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 17-0 |
| Buffalo | 3-0 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Kent State | 3-0 | 1 | 12-3 |
| Akron | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Ohio | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Toledo | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-3 | 3.5 | 5-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-3 | 4 | 6-9 |
| Ball State | 0-3 | 4 | 4-11 |
| Massachusetts | 0-4 | 4.5 | 9-7 |
| Central Michigan | 0-4 | 4.5 | 4-12 |
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