Who's Playing

Eastern Michigan @ Ohio

Current Records: Eastern Michigan 5-6; Ohio 9-2

What to Know

The Ohio Bobcats are 6-2 against the Eastern Michigan Eagles since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Bobcats' homestand continues as they prepare to take on EMU at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 28 at Convocation Center. Ohio is out to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.

The stars were brightly shining for Ohio in an 85-70 victory over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans last Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the game between EMU and the Valparaiso Brown and Gold last week was not particularly close, with EMU falling 67-55.

Ohio is now 9-2 while the Eagles sit at 5-6. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Bobcats have allowed their opponents to shoot 45.10% from the floor on average, which is the 48th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. EMU has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 20th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 76.8 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Convocation Center -- Athens, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Series History

Ohio have won six out of their last eight games against Eastern Michigan.

  • Feb 25, 2021 - Ohio 86 vs. Eastern Michigan 67
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Ohio 60 vs. Eastern Michigan 58
  • Jan 07, 2020 - Ohio 74 vs. Eastern Michigan 68
  • Feb 12, 2019 - Eastern Michigan 66 vs. Ohio 57
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Ohio 72 vs. Eastern Michigan 66
  • Feb 14, 2017 - Ohio 79 vs. Eastern Michigan 71
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Eastern Michigan 53 vs. Ohio 49
  • Feb 16, 2016 - Ohio 86 vs. Eastern Michigan 64