HARRISONBURG, Va. – EMU had a tough test on Saturday, as they welcomed in the #8 Tigers of Hampden-Sydney College.

The Royals jumped out to an 8-0 and 10-2 lead in the first five minutes of the game, but HSC ended the final 13 minutes of the opening frame on a 32-7 run, en route to a 75-44 win over EMU.

Records: EMU 4-15, 1-10 ODAC | #8 Hampden-Sydney 17-3, 10-1 ODAC

Highlights

First Half
The Royals jumped out to an early 8-0 lead, with Zach Bailey and Isaiah Carr each chipping in three points, to force a HSC timeout. After a Tigers bucket, Aviwe Mahlong hit a layup, to keep EMU in front by eight. Hampden-Sydney responded with a 16-0 run over the next 6:20, taking an 18-10 lead before Teko Bostick Jr. hit a floater to stop the Tigers run. Unfortunately for EMU, they would only be able to score five more points in the half, with Kaleb Torrence adding three, as HSC took a 34-17 lead into halftime.

Second Half
EMU started the second half on a 5-0 run, with all five points coming from Carr, to pull back within 12. HSC would respond, just like they did in the first half, with a 14-0 run, to extend their lead to 26, 48-22. A pair of Torrence free throws, a Bostick Jr. three and a Mahlong three gave the Royals an 8-2 advantage, but over the next three minutes, Hampden-Sydney would push their lead to 26 with a 10-4 run. An Aaron Brooks step back jumper and a Mahlong layup sandwiched a Tiger basket, but the Royals would add just six points over the final 5:15 of the game, with Zach Perry hitting a three in the game's final seconds to wrap up the EMU scoring. 

Statistical Leaders
Carr: 14 points, 6 rebounds
Mahlong: 9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals

What's Next
EMU will hit the road on Wednesday, taking the short trip down 42 to take on Bridgewater. Tipoff in the Poultry Road Rivalry is at 7 pm. 

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