GREENSBORO, N.C. – After a pair of weather setbacks, the Royals made the trek down to North Carolina to take on the nationally-ranked Quakers of Guilford College.

The Quakers shot over 60% from the floor in the first half, and 45% for the game, which helped them pick up a 70-39 win over the Royals.

Records: EMU 3-10, 0-5 ODAC | Guilford 11-3, 5-1 ODAC

Highlights

First Half
After the Quakers took a 3-0 lead, a bucket from Aaron Brooks pulled EMU within one, 3-2. GC then went on a 10-0 run before jumpers from Zach Bailey and Brooks put a stop to the Guilford run, cutting the score to 13-6. Unfortunately for the Royals, the Quakers high powered offense would pick up over the final 11:40 of the half, as GC closed out the half on a 29-6 run, shooting 11-15 from the field, including 6-10 from three, to take a 42-12 lead into the break.

Second Half
Isaiah Carr's layup got EMU started in the second half, followed by a pair of free throws from Kaleb Torrence, giving the Royals a 4-0 run. The Quakers answered with a 6-0 run of their own. Later in the half, with GC leading by 34, EMU went on a 5-0 tilt, picking up a bucket from Aviwe Mahlong and a three from Brooks. But once again, Guilford responded right back, this time with an 8-0 advantage to take their biggest lead of the game. In the final two minutes, EMU was able to end the game on an 8-0 run, picking up points from Zach Perry, Payton Lewis and Gabriel Campbell, to wrap up the scoring for EMU. 
 
Statistical Leaders
Brooks: 11 points, 2 assists
Torrence: 6 points, 5 rebounds

What's Next
EMU will return home on Wednesday, as they take on ODAC foe Ferrum College inside Yoder Arena. Tipoff against the Panthers is set for 7 pm.

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