HARRISONBURG, Va. - The Royals made the short drive to Bridgewater Saturday night, for the opening night of the Carlyle Whitelow Classic, hosted by Bridgewater College.
After the Eagles took down PSU Hazleton in the opener, it was EMU's turn to take care of business. And that they did, as five Royals scored in double figures and the Royals eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time since the 2017-18 season, in a 102-71 win over Mid-Atlantic Christian.
Records: EMU 2-1, 0-0 ODAC | MAC 0-4
Highlights
First Half
EMU jumped out to a 14-2 lead to start the game, picking up their first eight points from
Isaiah Carr, followed by a three from
Edixon Blanco and three from
Aaron Brooks. With just over 13 minutes left in the first half, MAC was able to cut their deficit to nine, but EMU surged back ahead to a 15-point lead with a 6-0 run, with a layup and-one from Carr and a three from
Mason Wynne. The Mustangs were once again able to pull within nine at the 7:36 mark, but the Royals responded once again, this time using a 14-2 run to take a 42-21 lead. In the final minute, a three and a free throw from
Jordan Carr put the Royals ahead by 22, but five straight from MAC got them within 17, 48-31, at the break.
Second Half
The Royals opened the second half on an 11-2 tilt, with
Hezekiah Brown,
Jazen Walker, Brooks and I. Carr all adding to their point totals. About midway through the second half, MAC was able to get back within 18 after a made free throw, but EMU went on a tear, scoring 17 straight points, including 12 from
Tiberius Fields, to push their lead to 85-50. The Mustangs were only able to cut their lead to 24, but EMU kept their foot on the gas, finishing the win by 31.
Statistical Leaders
Points: I. Carr (15), T. Fields (14 - career high), Brown (13), J. Carr (12 - career high), Brooks (11)
Rebounds: I. Carr (9)
Assists: Brooks (7)
What's Next
EMU won't have much time to enjoy this win, as they're back in Bridgewater on Sunday for the final day of the Carlyle Whitelow Classic. They'll square off against Penn State Hazleton, with tipoff at 4:00 pm.
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