Ward, Eastern Michigan beat Youngstown St 71-62

[IAA Fan]

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) -- Karrington Ward scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Eastern Michigan to a 71-62 win over Youngstown State in the Eastern Michigan Showcase on Friday night.

Anali Okoloji and Raven Lee added 16 points apiece for Eastern Michigan (3-0). Okoloji and Lee combined to make 11 of 17 (64.7 percent) field goals, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. The rest of the team shot 25.7 percent from the floor and 23.5 percent from behind the arc.

Marcus Keene hit a 3 with 11:58 left, giving Youngstown State (1-3) a 50-48 lead.

Mike Talley hit a pair of free throws and Ward made a 3-pointer to start a 12-4 run which gave Eastern Michigan a 60-54 lead with 5:59 to play.

Youngstown State, which made 4 of 15 shots and committed four turnovers after Keene's 3, trailed the rest of the way.

[ValleyTalk]

I listened. It was back and forth for most of the second half. I know we aren't good this year, but we shot the three point shot and free throw shot better last night. There will be growing pains for sure.

[Dmorton]

Definitely growing pains, but sounds like there is some raw talent to work with.

[ysufan0505]

Gonna be a longggg year

[Dmorton]

I'm afraid your right!!!

[WeAreYoungstown]

Going to be looking for a new basketball coach to go along with football

[paladin]

And hopefully AD too

[Dmorton]

I think you all wishing for something that may not come true!  There is not going to be mass dismissals, and it all boils down to money!

[Penguin Nation]

At least tonight the Penguins beat their Longwood. 

[YsuPride]

Hard to beat anyone with 4 of the 5 starters 6-5 or shorter. Watching us play you would think we are Div 3 with the size we have.   Nice job Slocum!!!!   

[Dmorton]

We have a 7-footer not yet eligible to play because of transfer.