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Oakland vs Eastern Michigan Final: 77-63 - Recap

Oakland got 22 points from Trey Townsend en route to a 77-63 victory over Eastern Michigan on Friday at George Gervin GameAbove Center.

Oakland was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

DQ Cole had 11 points for Oakland and Jack Gohlke chipped in with 11 points. Chris Conway had 3 assists for them, while Trey Townsend was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Eastern Michigan got a 18-point performance from Tyson Acuff, who was supported by 15 points from Yusuf Jihad. Julius Ellerbe had 5 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Julius Ellerbe grabbed 9 rebounds.

Oakland led at halftime, 34-32.

Oakland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-26.

Oakland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Michigan State. Eastern Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Michigan.