Basketball
"Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. PFW Mastodons: NCAA Basketball Showdown"
2024-12-15
The PFW Mastodons are all set to embark on a road trip and go head-to-head with the Eastern Michigan Eagles at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. This season, the Mastodons have been quite formidable on the offensive end, averaging an impressive 81.6 points per game.
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Current Records and the Road Trip
The PFW Mastodons currently stand at 7-4, while the Eastern Michigan Eagles have a record of 5-4. This upcoming matchup is a significant one as the Mastodons make their way to face off against their opponents. Their recent victory on Wednesday was a close one, with a 78-76 win over IUI, marking their second consecutive win. However, they did struggle on the offensive rebounds front, managing only two, which is the lowest since December 2023.On the other hand, the Eastern Michigan Eagles had a disappointing performance last Tuesday. After scoring 89 points in the previous game, they faltered and suffered a 76-54 defeat at the hands of Loyola Chi. This is their second consecutive loss, and it has nudged their season record down to 5-4.Player Performances
Da’Sean Nelson from Eastern Michigan had a notable game, scoring 13 points along with six steals. Christian Henry also played well, earning 21 points and two steals. It's interesting to note that when Nelson posts at least three steals, the team is 4-2; when he doesn't, they are 1-2. However, Arne Osojnik had a less than stellar performance, going 0-5 from three-point range.Previous Matchup and the Anticipation
In their previous matchup back in November 2022, PFW beat Eastern Michigan 74-67. Now, the question remains: will PFW have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eastern Michigan turn the tables? The series history shows that PFW won the only game played between these two teams in the last 2 years. We'll soon find out the answer as the game unfolds.