Eastern Michigan University's women's basketball team is preparing for a home game against the University of Toledo on February 1 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. The Eagles, currently holding a record of 1-18 and 0-9 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), will face off against the Rockets, who stand at 14-5 overall and 6-3 in MAC play. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+ with commentary from Ryan Wooley and Claire Dau.
The event coincides with several notable occasions. It is Alumni Weekend, during which former members of the program will be honored. Additionally, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, featuring a youth sports clinic before the game. Participants can register online to attend this clinic and partake in post-game activities with the EMU basketball team. Furthermore, as part of their Play4Kay Game initiative, the Eagles will don pink uniforms to support cancer awareness.
Key players for EMU include Sisi Eleko, who recently scored back-to-back games with over 20 points, and Olivia Westphal, who has consistently made three-pointers across recent games. Eleko is also noted for her potential to average a double-double this season, a feat achieved by only two other players in EMU's history.
Toledo's lineup features Sammi Mikonowicz leading in rebounds and Kendall Carruthers excelling in assists. Historically, Eastern trails Toledo in their series encounters but looks forward to changing that trend.
The Eagles have maintained a streak of scoring at least one three-pointer per game for 122 consecutive matches. This upcoming game offers them an opportunity to extend this streak further while engaging fans through various community events.
Following this home game, Eastern Michigan will travel to face Miami University on February 5.
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