YPSILANTI, Mich. — In an exciting game on Tuesday evening, Da’Sean Nelson played a pivotal role in Eastern Michigan’s victory against Ohio, finishing with 21 points. His performance was complemented by seven rebounds and six assists, contributing significantly to the Eagles’ overall success, which improved their record to 9-9 overall and 3-3 in the Mid-American Conference. Other notable performances included Christian Henry, who netted 18 points, shooting an impressive 5 for 10 from the field and maintaining a perfect record at the free-throw line (6 for 6). Additionally, Jalen Terry added 17 points, while Arne Osojnik scored 16.

On the opposing side, the Bobcats kept up the fight with Jackson Paveletzke leading their scoring effort, tallying 28 points along with six rebounds. Shereef Mitchell, Vic Searls, and AJ Brown each contributed with 14 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Eagles’ offensive surge.

The momentum shifted early in the first half when Eastern Michigan took the lead at 16:52 and maintained it for the rest of the game. Osojnik played a crucial part in the first half, scoring 14 points that helped the Eagles establish a solid 50-35 advantage by halftime. In the second half, Eastern Michigan extended their lead further with a 7-0 run, bringing the score to 65-44 with 15:22 remaining, showcasing their dominance throughout the match.