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#4 Mohammad Habhab, in a white jersey, dunking the basketball.

Western Michigan’s second-half surge halts Eastern Michigan in Kalamazoo, 79-62

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

Despite holding a six-point halftime lead, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell to Western Michigan University at University Arena, 79-62

#10, in a white and green jersey, dribbling down the court.

EMU dominates the interior in 74-52 victory over Ball State, largest point margin in recent history

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team earned a dominant 74–52 MAC victory over Ball State University, improving to 8–8 overall and 2–2 in conference play, behind elite shooting efficiency, strong rebounding and balanced scoring. The 22-point win marked the Eagles’ largest margin of victory in the series and sets the tone as they head to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan University.

#9, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Ohio overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Eastern Michigan on buzzer-beater

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026

Ohio erased a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat Eastern Michigan 68-67 on a buzzer-beating 30-footer. Despite leading for 34:57 and receiving a team-high 17 points from Addison Patterson, the Eagles fell as the Bobcats surged with a 53-point second half.

#2, in a white jersey, shooting the ball with IU Indy players, in black jerseys, trying to stop it

Eagles defend the nest: Hart and Habhab power Eastern past the University of Massachusetts

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

Led by Carlos Hart’s 23-point double-double and Mohammad Habhab’s nation-leading statistical performance, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team secured an 80-74 victory over UMass in their first-ever meeting as conference rivals.

Down to the wire: Hart and Patterson's 18-point efforts fall short as EMU drops thriller at Wright State

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025

The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell just short in a 70-64 nonconference road loss to Wright State University on Dec. 22, 2025.

#5 Braelon Green, in a white Eastern Michigan University jersey, dunking the ball.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 16-22

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025

Several important matches are coming up for Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Here is what fans need to know for the week of Dec. 16–22, 2025.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 9-15

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

The second week of December 2025 brings new opportunities for Eastern Michigan University Athletics, including key nonconference basketball matchups and a gymnastics showdown.

#13 Godslove Nwabude, in a white Eastern Michigan University jersey, dunking the ball.

No Habhab, no problem: Eastern Michigan men's basketball decimates Cleary, 86-48

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

With Eagles' leading scorer Mo Habhab in street clothes, the rest of the team stepped up in the big man's absence - scoring a 38 point home victory and advancing to 6-4 on the campaign.

#1, in a white jersey, dribbling the basketball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to Butler in road defeat, 84-68

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

The Eagles aimed for their second straight victory over a “Power 5” opponent — but would fail to secure it in an 84-68 road defeat to Butler.

#13, in a white jersey, getting the ball before IU Indy, in a black jersey

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 2-8

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

The first week of December features several significant non-conference challenges and multi-day competitions for Eastern Michigan University Athletics, highlighting both basketball teams, women's swimming & diving and track & field.

Habhab, Nwabude lead Eastern Michigan men's basketball to 73-55 home win over NJIT

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

Following a milestone victory over Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan's men's basketball team secured a 73-55 victory over NJIT at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Black Friday.

#2, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball scores first "Power 4" win in over a decade, upsets Cincinnati 64-56

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

Eastern Michigan's men’s basketball team upended the University of Cincinnati and the college basketball world by scoring a 64-56 victory, the program's first win over a "Power 4" conference opponent since defeating the University of Michigan on December 19, 2014.

EMU Football team, in green jerseys, knock down the concrete wall

Men's Basketball

Western Michigan’s second-half surge halts Eastern Michigan in Kalamazoo, 79-62

EMU dominates the interior in 74-52 victory over Ball State, largest point margin in recent history

Ohio overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Eastern Michigan on buzzer-beater

Eagles defend the nest: Hart and Habhab power Eastern past the University of Massachusetts

Down to the wire: Hart and Patterson's 18-point efforts fall short as EMU drops thriller at Wright State

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 16-22

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 9-15

No Habhab, no problem: Eastern Michigan men's basketball decimates Cleary, 86-48

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to Butler in road defeat, 84-68

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 2-8

Habhab, Nwabude lead Eastern Michigan men's basketball to 73-55 home win over NJIT

Eastern Michigan men's basketball scores first "Power 4" win in over a decade, upsets Cincinnati 64-56

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to No. 6 Louisville 87-46, despite Habhab double-double

Habhab’s near triple-double leads Eastern Michigan men's basketball past Oakland 97-91

Eastern Michigan men's basketball outlasts Detroit Mercy for early season road win, 72-62

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 18-24

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to IU Indy, 90-83, despite Patterson's 23 point effort

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball drops “Power 4” litmus test at Pittsburgh, 78-66

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Nov. 11-17