Western Michigan Broncos @ Eastern Michigan Eagles
Bates scores 17, Eastern Michigan beats Western Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- — Emoni Bates scored 17 points to help Eastern Michigan defeat Western Michigan 66-59 on Tuesday night.
Bates also contributed seven rebounds for the Eagles (7-21, 4-11 Mid-American Conference). Noah Farrakhan finished 6 of 10 from the field to add 15 points. Colin Golson Jr. shot 4 of 5 from the field to finish with 10 points. The Eagles ended a five-game slide with the victory.
Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos (7-21, 3-12) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Seth Hubbard added 15 points and six rebounds for Western Michigan. In addition, Tray Maddox Jr. finished with 13 points.
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Game Information
Ypsilanti, MI
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Jabir Walker
Referee:Brian Shore
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 14-0 | - | 27-0 |
| Akron | 13-1 | 1 | 22-5 |
| Kent State | 11-3 | 3 | 20-7 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 5.5 | 15-13 |
| Toledo | 8-6 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-8 | 7.5 | 16-12 |
| Buffalo | 6-8 | 8 | 16-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-9 | 8.5 | 15-13 |
| Central Michigan | 5-9 | 9 | 9-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-10 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-11 | 10.5 | 10-18 |
| Western Michigan | 3-11 | 11 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 3-11 | 11 | 8-19 |
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