Eastern Michigan Overpowers Central State in High-Scoring Showdown

Ypsilanti, MI – In a exciting exhibition for the Marauders on Tuesday night, Eastern Michigan showcased their offensive prowess, overpowering Central State with an 85-63 victory. Despite a solid shooting performance from Central State, the Eagles capitalized on turnovers and fastbreak opportunities to pull away in the second half.

The first half saw Central State come out strong, briefly taking a 27-20 lead, their largest of the game. Behind an efficient shooting display of 48.1% from the field, Central State kept pace with Eastern Michigan, which shot 52.2% overall. However, the Eagles' ability to create turnovers proved decisive, as they capitalized on Central State's 25 turnovers, scoring 38 points off these mistakes.

Eastern Michigan dominated the second half, outscoring Central State 47-36. With 29:48 of the game spent leading, the Eagles found their rhythm, particularly from beyond the arc, where they sank nine three-pointers compared to Central State's five.

Central State's defensive efforts were commendable, especially on the boards, where they out-rebounded Eastern Michigan 36-27, including 12 offensive rebounds. Yet, their inability to contain Eastern's fastbreak game, which yielded 18 points, ultimately sealed their fate.

Leading the scoring for Central State was Ramar Pryor who contributed 17 points. However, Eastern Michigan's depth shone through as their bench added a staggering 31 points, bolstering their lead.

Despite the loss, Central State had moments of promise, particularly in the first half where they demonstrated their capability to compete at a high level.  

As the game came to a close, Central State will look to regroup and build on the positives from this contest, while Eastern Michigan will celebrate a solid victory as they continue their season. Both teams are set to face new challenges ahead, and fans can expect exciting basketball as the season progresses.