Rynearson Stadium | Eastern Michigan University Athletics
Rynearson Stadium | Eastern Michigan University Athletics
The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) women's basketball team is set to face Ball State University in a Mid-American Conference game on Wednesday, January 8. The match will take place at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana, and is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+ or listen via WEMU (89.1 FM) and The Varsity Network app.
The Eagles, currently holding a record of 1-11 overall and 0-2 in conference play, are coming off a recent loss against Bowling Green with a score of 90-76. In contrast, Ball State boasts a strong record of 10-4 overall and remains undefeated in conference play with two wins. The Cardinals recently secured a victory over Central Michigan with a score of 72-61.
Ball State enters the game ranked No. 10 in the latest College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 poll and shares the top spot in the MAC standings with Kent State as the only undefeated teams in league play.
Eastern Michigan's standout player Sisi Eleko has been notable for her performance this season, averaging 20.6 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. She is close to reaching a career milestone, needing just ten more points to achieve 1,000 career points.
For Ball State, Ally Becki leads her team with an average of 14.4 points per game while also contributing significantly in rebounds and assists.
This upcoming match marks the continuation of an evenly matched series between EMU and Ball State, currently tied at 45 wins each. Historically, Ball State has had success against EMU at Worthen Arena.
Following this matchup, Eastern Michigan will return home for another conference doubleheader against Akron on Saturday, January 11.