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Men's Basketball Tops Illinois State in 2OT; Stan Heath Earns First Win at EMU

Postgame Press Conference

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The first home game for the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team under 1987 alumnus and first year Head Coach, Stan Heath, ended quite poetically as his team fought back from 16 points down to defeat Illinois State University, 103-98, in double overtime, inside the Convocation Center, tonight, Nov. 12.

The Eagles (1-1, 0-0 MAC) had four players score in double figures, led by senior Monty Scott (Union City, N.