Davis leads Detroit Mercy past Eastern Michigan, 78-74
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Freshman Antoine Davis knocked down six 3-pointers and scored a team-high 24 points as Detroit Mercy won its third straight game, holding off in-state rival Eastern Michigan, 78-74 on Saturday afternoon.
Davis now has six 20-point games in his six-game collegiate career and entered the game averaging 31.2 points per game. He matched Paris Bass' record of six-straight 20-point games to start his career. He has four 30-plus performances and scored 42 in the win over Loyola Maryland.
Ty Groce hit two free throws with 1:15 left go get Eastern Michigan within two, 71-69, but Cole Long knocked down a 3 and Lamar Hamrick dunked to push the lead to 76-69 and Davis capped his performance with two free throws.
Davis hit 8 of 23 from the floor, including 6 of 12 from beyond the 3-point arc, and posted career highs for rebounds and assists, both with seven. Josh McFolley added 20 points for the Titans (3-3).
James Thompson IV scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Eagles (4-3). Boubacar Toure added 12 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Spedoske
- Tim Stewart
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Kent State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |