Eastern Michigan hoops edges Kent State in tight game Tuesday.

Eastern's Paul Jackson brings the ball upcourt. Photo Purple Walrus Press.

By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

It was a close game throughout, but in the end, the 14-10 Eagles of Eastern Michigan edged 12-12  Kent State University at the M.A.C Center in a 71-67 win.

The teams traded leads throughout the entirety of the game, but the Eagles were able to hold the Golden Flahes back in the final minutes.

Junior Paul Jackson led the Eagles in scoring with 17 points, adding eight assists. Junior Elijah Minnie played well scoring 15 points, with six rebounds. James Thompson grabbed eight boards while adding 12 points.

Next up EMU travels to Bowling Green to take on the Falcons Saturday, February 10. Tip off is at 4

pm.