Rochester University (MI) Warriors @ Eastern Michigan Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rchster Chrstn RCU | 39 | 28 | 67 |
EMU | 42 | 35 | 77 |
Jackson, Toure help E Michigan rally past Rochester 77-67
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Paul Jackson poured in a career-high 27 points, transfer Boubacar Toure had a double-double and Eastern Michigan pulled away from NAIA Rochester College for a season-opening 77-67 win on Tuesday night.
Toure had 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Eagles, who were voted the preseason favorite to win the Mid-American Conference West Division. Damari Parris also had 15 points and James Thompson IV added 12.
Kash Blackwell led the Warriors (3-2) with 21 points, hitting 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Rochester only shot 38.5 percent but made 11 of 33 from distance. The Eagles, who had a 46-26 rebounding advantage, shot 53 percent but was only 4 of 14 behind the arc.
EMU led by three at the half but a 12-0 Rochester run put the visitors ahead 63-57 with 8 1/2 minutes left. The Eagles recovered with a 15-2 surge to make it 72-65 at the 2:07 mark.
Game Information
Ypsilanti, MI
Referee:Matt Morales
Referee:James Curran
Referee:Michael Kashirsky
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-0 | - | 23-0 |
| Akron | 10-1 | 1 | 19-4 |
| Kent State | 8-3 | 3 | 17-6 |
| Ohio | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-11 |
| Toledo | 6-5 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-9 |
| Bowling Green | 5-6 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Buffalo | 4-7 | 7 | 14-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7.5 | 7-14 |
| Ball State | 3-7 | 7.5 | 7-15 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 7-16 |
| Western Michigan | 2-8 | 8.5 | 8-14 |
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