ATHENS, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – For the first time since the 2002-03 season, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team defeated Ohio University on the road by a final tally of 53-49, today, Jan. 14, at the OU Convocation Center. The defensive battle was close throughout, but the Eagles (11-6, 3-1 MAC) came through in the end to down the Bobcats (11-4, 3-1 MAC).
As a team, Eastern shot 20-of-50 (40 percent) from the field, including four three-pointers. Eastern came out on top in the rebounding battle by a narrow margin, 36-35, while tying the Bobcats with 13 turnovers.