East Michigan News

The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) women's basketball team is set to face Northern Illinois University (NIU) on Wednesday, January 22, at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is part of the Mid-American Conference schedule.

Currently, the Eagles hold a record of 1-15 overall and 0-6 in conference play. They are seeking their first conference win. Meanwhile, the Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 7-10 overall and 1-5 in MAC games, having lost their last five league contests.

Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+ with commentary by Ryan Wooley and Claire Dau or listen to it on WEMU (89.1 FM). Updates will also be provided via EMU's official X account (@EMUWBB).

A highlight for EMU has been its academic success; the team recorded a program-best GPA of 3.510 during the fall semester of 2024, with four players achieving perfect scores.

Looking ahead, Alumni Weekend events are scheduled around EMU's game against Toledo from January 31 to February 1. The Eagles will also participate in the MAC/SBC Challenge against Georgia State on February 8 in Atlanta.

On an individual level, Mackenzie Amalia stands out with her recent scoring spree—she accumulated a total of 76 points over her last five games—and continues to lead her team with an average of 5.1 assists per game. Sisi Eleko remains notable for maintaining high averages in both points and rebounds per game within the MAC standings.

Eastern Michigan has had a consistent streak from beyond the arc, making at least one three-pointer in each of their last 119 games—a streak that ranks as their third-longest since starting this tracking method back in the year 2000.

Following this home game against NIU, EMU will travel to Ohio University for another road contest scheduled for Saturday, January 25.

Stay connected with updates by following @EMUWBB and @EMUAthletics on X as well as Instagram (@EMUWBB).