EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Ypsilanti's Eastern Michigan University fields a 14-player basketball roster coached by Stan Heath at the 175-year-old institution serving 12,663 students. The Eagles have compiled a 10-17 overall record while averaging 71.0 points per game against opponents scoring 72.7 points, demonstrating inconsistent offensive execution in the Mid-American Conference. Home games at Gervin GameAbove Center show strength at 7-5, but the Eagles struggle on the road with just a 3-12 mark, a 10-game disparity reflecting difficulty maintaining performance away from campus.
Heath's squad sits at 4-9 in conference play, positioning them in the lower portion of the MAC standings. The Eagles' point differential of 1.7 points per contest shows razor-thin margins in most losses, suggesting close competitions that have gone the wrong direction. Eastern Michigan's home-court advantage remains pronounced despite the overall losing record, winning at nearly 58 percent at Gervin GameAbove Center compared to just 20 percent success on enemy floors.
KEY FACTS
| School | Eastern Michigan University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Venue | Gervin GameAbove Center |
| Head Coach | Billy Donlon |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Merritt Alderink | F |
| 3 | Mehki Ellison | G |
| 5 | Braelon Green | G |
| 4 | Mohammad Habhab | F |
| 2 | Carlos Hart | G |
| 0 | Gregory Lawson II | G |
| 1 | Mak Manciel | G |
| 8 | Mbaye N'Diaye | G |
| 13 | Godslove Nwabude | F |
| 9 | Addison Patterson | F |
| 7 | Aidan Rubio | G |
| 10 | Jon Sanders II | G |
| 33 | John Shanu II | C |
| 45 | Cooper Smith | G |
SEASON RECORD
10-21
Overall
7-7
Home
3-14
Away
4-10
Conference
70.7 PPG / 73.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Georgia State Panthers | W 71-49 |
| Nov 11 | Pittsburgh Panthers | L 66-78 |
| Nov 14 | IU Indianapolis Jaguars | L 83-90 |
| Nov 19 | Detroit Mercy Titans | W 72-62 |
| Nov 21 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | W 97-91 |
| Nov 25 | Louisville Cardinals | L 46-87 |
| Nov 27 | Cincinnati Bearcats | W 64-56 |
| Nov 28 | NJIT Highlanders | W 73-55 |
| Dec 3 | Butler Bulldogs | L 68-84 |
| Dec 6 | Cleary University Cougars | W 86-48 |
| Dec 11 | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | L 65-80 |
| Dec 20 | Akron Zips | L 72-93 |
| Dec 23 | Wright State Raiders | L 64-70 |
| Dec 31 | Massachusetts Minutemen | W 80-74 |
| Jan 3 | Ohio Bobcats | L 67-68 |
| Jan 7 | Ball State Cardinals | W 74-52 |
| Jan 10 | Western Michigan Broncos | L 62-79 |
| Jan 13 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 77-59 |
| Jan 17 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 79-85 |
| Jan 24 | Kent State Golden Flashes | L 75-76 |
| Jan 28 | Central Michigan Chippewas | L 65-100 |
| Jan 31 | Massachusetts Minutemen | L 67-70 |
| Feb 3 | Akron Zips | L 64-66 |
| Feb 7 | App State Mountaineers | L 60-65 |
| Feb 12 | Kent State Golden Flashes | L 91-95 |
| Feb 14 | Western Michigan Broncos | L 62-76 |
| Feb 17 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 66-54 |
| Feb 21 | Toledo Rockets | L 75-94 |
| Feb 24 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 64-74 |
| Mar 3 | Buffalo Bulls | L 67-72 |
| Mar 6 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 69-77 |
ANALYTICS
-2.8
Pt Diff
L4
Streak
50.8%
SOS
#250
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3153
101.3
Adj O
108.4
Adj D
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- Ohio Bobcats
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- Akron Zips
- Massachusetts Minutemen
- Toledo Rockets
- Western Michigan Broncos
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Michigan Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Eastern Michigan Men's Basketball compete in?
- Eastern Michigan Eagles Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Eastern Michigan play men's basketball home games?
- Eastern Michigan Men's Basketball plays home games at Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI.
- Who is the head coach of Eastern Michigan Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Eastern Michigan Eagles Men's Basketball is Billy Donlon.
- When was Eastern Michigan Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Eastern Michigan Men's Basketball is not currently available.