Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, November 14
Ypsilanti, Mich.
6:30 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
83
vs
90
IU Indy
Photo by: Kaye Rich
Patterson Scores 23 Points, Eastern Falls to IU Indy
11/14/2025 9:53:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Eagles outscored Jaguars in the second half
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Despite 23 points from Addison Patterson, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team dropped a 90-83 decision to IU Indy Friday, Nov. 14, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Patterson (Mississauga, Ontario/Bella Vista/Oregon/Nevada/Salt Lake CC/Tallahassee State/Northwestern State) was 4-for-4 from three-point range in a game that was tied at 74-74 with 5:49 left.
Mohammad Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) produced 15 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season while Jon Sanders II (Detroit, Mich./Southfield Christian/East Los Angeles College/Coastal Carolina/Northwestern State) scored 16 points in his first start of the season.
How It Happened
A fast-paced start saw Eastern open up a 15-7 lead, helped by eight points from Patterson.
EMU's lead quickly evaporated as IU Indy took a 21-19 lead with a 14-4 run.
The Jaguars continued their up-tempo action, scoring 26 points in the final 5:42 of the half to take a 49-38 advantage into the intermission.
The visitors extended their lead to 52-38, their largest advantage of the contest, before EMU notched a quick 8-0 spurt.
After IU Indy pushed its lead back out to double digits, the Eagles continued to claw their way back into the contest with an 11-2 run, capped by free throws from Braelon Green (Southfield, Mich./Southfield/Arizona State/Bowling Green), to tie the game at 74-74 at the 6:08 mark.
Eastern converted just one field goal in the final 6:39 of the contest as the Jaguars scored 16 of the game's final 25 points.
Game Notes
» Eastern was 30-of-73 (41.1%) from the field and 7-of-25 (28.0%) from the three-point line while IU Indy was 35-of-64 (54.7%) from the floor and 10-of-21 (47.6%) from three-point range.
» EMU held a 40-36 edge on the glass, including grabbing 18 offensive rebounds. The Eagles' 50 offensive boards through three games is their top mark since the 2019-2020 season (55).
» Addison Patterson's 23-point performance marks his 21st career game with at least 20 points and first time with at least 23 points since a 26-point effort against Houston Christian, March 1, 2025, while he was at Northwestern State.
» Addison Patterson's four three-pointers match a career high, last done, Feb. 15, 2025, against Stephen F. Austin while he was at Northwestern State.
» Addison Patterson matched his career high with three steals, last achieved against New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2025, while he was at Northwestern State.
» With his three assists, Addison Patterson has 45 career games with at least three assists.
» With his three assists, Carlos Hart (Miami, Fla./North Miami/Benedict College/South Georgia State/New Orleans/Valdosta State) has 53 career games with at least three assists.
» Jon Sanders II's 16 points are his most since scoring 18 against UIW, March 3, 2025, while he was at Northwestern State.
» Godslove Nwabude (Anambra State, Nigeria/Mt. Zion Prep (Md.)) netted a career-high eight points to go with a career-high six rebounds in just 10:40 of court time.
» All five EMU starters had at least one offensive rebound, led by five from Mo Habhab.
Historical Notes
» Eastern leads in the all-time series, 4-2.
» Mohammad Habhab, who has scored exactly 15 points in each of the first three games, is the first Eastern freshman with three-straight games with 15-plus points since Noah Farrakhan opened the 2021-22 season by scoring 18, 17, and 21 points, respectively.
Up Next
» Eastern takes on in-state foe University of Detroit Mercy Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. inside Calihan Hall.
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For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
Patterson (Mississauga, Ontario/Bella Vista/Oregon/Nevada/Salt Lake CC/Tallahassee State/Northwestern State) was 4-for-4 from three-point range in a game that was tied at 74-74 with 5:49 left.
Mohammad Habhab (Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn/Central Michigan) produced 15 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season while Jon Sanders II (Detroit, Mich./Southfield Christian/East Los Angeles College/Coastal Carolina/Northwestern State) scored 16 points in his first start of the season.
How It Happened
A fast-paced start saw Eastern open up a 15-7 lead, helped by eight points from Patterson.
EMU's lead quickly evaporated as IU Indy took a 21-19 lead with a 14-4 run.
The Jaguars continued their up-tempo action, scoring 26 points in the final 5:42 of the half to take a 49-38 advantage into the intermission.
The visitors extended their lead to 52-38, their largest advantage of the contest, before EMU notched a quick 8-0 spurt.
After IU Indy pushed its lead back out to double digits, the Eagles continued to claw their way back into the contest with an 11-2 run, capped by free throws from Braelon Green (Southfield, Mich./Southfield/Arizona State/Bowling Green), to tie the game at 74-74 at the 6:08 mark.
Eastern converted just one field goal in the final 6:39 of the contest as the Jaguars scored 16 of the game's final 25 points.
Game Notes
» Eastern was 30-of-73 (41.1%) from the field and 7-of-25 (28.0%) from the three-point line while IU Indy was 35-of-64 (54.7%) from the floor and 10-of-21 (47.6%) from three-point range.
» EMU held a 40-36 edge on the glass, including grabbing 18 offensive rebounds. The Eagles' 50 offensive boards through three games is their top mark since the 2019-2020 season (55).
» Addison Patterson's 23-point performance marks his 21st career game with at least 20 points and first time with at least 23 points since a 26-point effort against Houston Christian, March 1, 2025, while he was at Northwestern State.
» Addison Patterson's four three-pointers match a career high, last done, Feb. 15, 2025, against Stephen F. Austin while he was at Northwestern State.
» Addison Patterson matched his career high with three steals, last achieved against New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2025, while he was at Northwestern State.
» With his three assists, Addison Patterson has 45 career games with at least three assists.
» With his three assists, Carlos Hart (Miami, Fla./North Miami/Benedict College/South Georgia State/New Orleans/Valdosta State) has 53 career games with at least three assists.
» Jon Sanders II's 16 points are his most since scoring 18 against UIW, March 3, 2025, while he was at Northwestern State.
» Godslove Nwabude (Anambra State, Nigeria/Mt. Zion Prep (Md.)) netted a career-high eight points to go with a career-high six rebounds in just 10:40 of court time.
» All five EMU starters had at least one offensive rebound, led by five from Mo Habhab.
Historical Notes
» Eastern leads in the all-time series, 4-2.
» Mohammad Habhab, who has scored exactly 15 points in each of the first three games, is the first Eastern freshman with three-straight games with 15-plus points since Noah Farrakhan opened the 2021-22 season by scoring 18, 17, and 21 points, respectively.
Up Next
» Eastern takes on in-state foe University of Detroit Mercy Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. inside Calihan Hall.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
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