Toledo, Ohio — On a thrilling Tuesday night, the Toledo Rockets edged out the Eastern Michigan Eagles with a narrow 90-87 victory, led by a stellar performance from Sam Lewis, who contributed 20 points to the win.

In addition to Lewis, who also grabbed five rebounds, the Rockets saw significant contributions from Sonny Wilson, who scored 19 points while successfully connecting on 6 of 12 field goal attempts and converting 7 of 11 from the free-throw line, along with five rebounds. Bryce Ford shined from three-point range, finishing with 18 points after making 6 of 7 shots, including an impressive 4 for 5 from beyond the arc.

On the opposing side, Jalen Terry was the standout for Eastern Michigan, pouring in 26 points to lead his team. He was joined by Christian Henry, who not only scored 22 points but also dished out five assists and secured three steals. Da’Sean Nelson contributed 20 points to the Eagles’ effort.

In the first half, Lewis was instrumental for Toledo, scoring 12 points and guiding the Rockets to a 46-33 lead at the halftime mark. The team’s momentum continued in the second half, highlighted by an 8-0 run that allowed them to establish a 66-56 advantage with just over eight minutes remaining. During this period, Wilson also made his presence felt by adding 11 points in the second half.

The game showcased a high level of competition and excitement, with both teams giving their all in pursuit of a valuable victory. The Rockets improved to 8-6 overall and 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference, while the Eagles fell to 7-7 on the season and 1-1 in conference play.