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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Houston Baptist Huskies Wrap - Eastern Michigan Wins 74-73

Eastern Michigan got 19 points from Da'Sean Nelson en route to a 74-73 victory over Houston Baptist on Monday at Sharp Gymnasium.

Eastern Michigan got 18 points from Jalen Terry and another 13 points from Jalin Billingsley. Christian Henry contributed 3 assists, while Jalen Terry cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Houston Baptist got a 17-point performance from Elijah Brooks, who was supported by 15 points from D'Aundre Samuels. Bryson Dawkins had 3 assists in a losing cause for Houston Baptist, while Julian Mackey grabbed 5 rebounds.

Eastern Michigan led at halftime, 40-32.

Eastern Michigan had a 27-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Eastern Michigan heads into a battle against Northern Arizona. Houston Baptist, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Arizona.