Who’s Playing
Eastern Michigan @ DePaul
Current Records: Eastern Michigan 2-3; DePaul 5-0
What to Know
The Eastern Michigan Eagles will take on the DePaul Blue Demons at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday at Wintrust Arena. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Eagles can’t say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 72-68 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Wednesday. Having forecasted a close win for EMU, the oddsmakers were right on the money.
Meanwhile, DePaul bagged a 77-68 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norse on Friday. DePaul’s success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but forward David Jones led the charge as he had 15 points in addition to seven boards.
EMU is now 2-3 while DePaul sits at 5-0. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Eagles are stumbling into the game with the 33rd most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 78.2 on average. The Blue Demons’ offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with 86 points per game on average, good for 21st best in college basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Wintrust Arena — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
