Men’s Hoops Falls to the Chippewas, 87-60

Press Conference

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team was defeated by Mid-American Conference foe and in-state rival Central Michigan, 87-60, Tuesday, Dec. 29, inside the Convocation Center. For the Eagles (2-3, 0-2 MAC), the loss to CMU (5-4, 1-1 MAC) is their first home loss to the Chippewas since falling at home, 77-66, on Feb. 26, 2019. The Green and White look to get even with CMU when they travel to Mount Pleasant, Saturday, Jan. 16.

On the court, the Eagles were led by redshirt senior Ty Groce (Ypsilanti, Mich.-Lincoln), who recorded his second career double-double with 15 points and a career-high 13 rebounds. The Ypsilanti product…