HOUSTON — Eastern Michigan secured a narrow 74-73 win over Houston Christian on Monday night, with Da’Sean Nelson contributing significantly by scoring 19 points. The decisive moment of the game came from Christian Henry, whose basket with just 45 seconds remaining marked the final points of the contest.

Nelson demonstrated his shooting precision by hitting 9 of 14 attempts from the floor, helping the Eagles improve their record to 4-2. Jalen Terry also played a crucial role, adding 18 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Furthermore, Jalin Billingsley showcased his efficiency by scoring 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting.

For the Huskies, who now sit at 2-4, Elijah Brooks was the standout performer, amassing 17 points and securing two steals. D’Aundre Samuels closely followed with 15 points, while Bryson Dawkins contributed 12 points and two steals of his own.

During the first half, Nelson was particularly effective, scoring 14 points and helping Eastern Michigan take a 40-31 lead at the break. In the second half, Jalen Terry picked up the pace, scoring 12 additional points to support the team’s effort.