NCAAB · Final

Broncos Defeat Eagles in Dominant Home Performance

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · University Arena (MI)

Western Michigan Broncos 79, Eastern Michigan Eagles 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos beat Eastern Michigan Eagles 79-62 at University Arena (MI) on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Eastern Michigan Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.

The Western Michigan Broncos secured a decisive victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles with a final score of 79-62, showcasing their strength at home in this NCAAB matchup held at University Arena. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked the Broncos' first win against the Eagles in their recent head-to-head history, improving their record to 1-0 against Eastern Michigan for the 2025 season.

In terms of recent form, the Broncos entered the game with a 4-6 record over their last ten outings, but they had been struggling lately, losing their last two games prior to this matchup. Their average scoring during this stretch was 73.8 points per game, while they allowed an average of 78.9 points. At home, they had performed relatively well with a record of 3-1, but their away performance had been less impressive, standing at 1-5. In their last five games, the Broncos averaged 74.2 points scored and allowed 81.4 points, indicating a need for improvement on the defensive end.

On the other hand, the Eagles came into the game with an even record of 5-5 over their last ten games, riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Ball State Cardinals 74-52 in their previous outing. Their average scoring during this period was 71.3 points, with a stronger defensive effort allowing only 68.0 points per game. Eastern Michigan had a home record of 3-1 but struggled on the road, with an away record of 2-4. In their last five games, they averaged 71.4 points scored and also allowed 71.4 points, reflecting a balanced but inconsistent performance.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Eagles as slight favorites with a spread of 1.5 points, while the total for the game was set at 145.5 points. The moneyline odds indicated Eastern Michigan at -122 and Western Michigan at +102, suggesting a close contest was anticipated.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, which could have impacted both teams' strategies and performances. However, the absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of such games significantly.

The conditions at University Arena were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams looking to establish their presence early. The Broncos capitalized on their home advantage, leveraging their familiarity with the venue to control the pace and flow of the game.

Throughout the match, viewers witnessed several key moments that defined the Broncos' victory. In the second half, scoring plays included Max Burton making crucial free throws and Mehki Ellison contributing with a driving layup. The Broncos maintained their lead effectively, demonstrating resilience and teamwork as they closed out the game.

With this win, the Broncos not only improved their record but also gained momentum heading into future matchups. The Eagles, while facing a setback, will look to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities as they prepare for their next game. This fixture highlighted the competitive nature of NCAAB basketball, where every game can shift the standings and impact team morale.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	EMU -1.5	145.5 o -110 / u -110	Eastern Michigan Eagles -122 · Western Michigan Broncos +102

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Leaders

PointsJalen Griffith21Western Michigan Broncos
AssistsJalen Griffith5Western Michigan Broncos
ReboundsJayden Brewer8Western Michigan Broncos
PointsMohammad Habhab20Eastern Michigan Eagles
AssistsAddison Patterson8Eastern Michigan Eagles
ReboundsMohammad Habhab9Eastern Michigan Eagles

Recent form

Western Michigan Broncos

Last 10: 4-6Streak L273.8 scored · 78.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

L76-87at Miami (OH) RedHawksJan 7
L79-84at Toledo RocketsDec 30
W94-57vs Defiance Yellow JacketsDec 22
L71-88vs Buffalo BullsDec 20
L51-91at Iowa HawkeyesDec 14
W83-73at SIU Edwardsville CougarsDec 6
W88-74vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 4
L55-84at Valparaiso BeaconsNov 29
W83-60vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 23
L58-91at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 21

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Last 10: 5-5Streak W171.3 scored · 68 allowed per game2-4 away

W74-52at Ball State CardinalsJan 7
L67-68vs Ohio BobcatsJan 3
W80-74vs Massachusetts MinutemenDec 31
L64-70at Wright State RaidersDec 23
L72-93at Akron ZipsDec 20
L65-80at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 11
W86-48vs Cleary University CougarsDec 6
L68-84at Butler BulldogsDec 3
W73-55vs NJIT HighlandersNov 28
W64-56at Cincinnati BearcatsNov 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14

Box score

Stat	Eastern Michigan Eagles	Western Michigan Broncos
Field goals	25-56	26-51
Field goal %	45	51
Three-pointers	6-26	7-16
Three-point %	23	44
Free throws	6-10	20-27
Free throw %	60	74
Rebounds	25	39
Offensive rebounds	6	11
Defensive rebounds	19	28
Assists	15	14
Steals	6	7
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	11	14
Team turnovers	1	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	11
Fast-break points	13	12
Points in the paint	38	28
Fouls	19	13
Largest lead	6	17
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	41	54

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-37Trey Lewis makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half41-37Jon Sanders II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Addison Patterson assists)
2nd Half43-37Braelon Green makes layup (Addison Patterson assists)
2nd Half43-39Jalen Griffith makes layup
2nd Half43-41Declan Peterson makes layup (Jalen Griffith assists)
2nd Half43-43Jayden Brewer makes driving layup (Trey Lewis assists)
2nd Half43-44Jayden Brewer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-44Mohammad Habhab makes 3-foot dunk (Gregory Lawson II assists)
2nd Half45-45Carson Vis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-46Carson Vis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-46Carlos Hart makes layup (Addison Patterson assists)
2nd Half47-49Justice Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Max Burton assists)
2nd Half49-49Addison Patterson makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half49-52Jalen Griffith makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-55Carson Vis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Max Burton assists)
2nd Half52-55Braelon Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mehki Ellison assists)
2nd Half52-56Max Burton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-56Addison Patterson makes layup (Braelon Green assists)
2nd Half56-56Mohammad Habhab makes layup (Braelon Green assists)
2nd Half56-57Jayden Brewer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-60Jalen Griffith makes 28-foot three point jumper (Carson Vis assists)
2nd Half57-60Jon Sanders II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-60Jon Sanders II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-63Carson Vis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Griffith assists)
2nd Half58-64Jalen Griffith makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half58-65Jalen Griffith makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half58-66Jalen Griffith makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half58-69Jalen Griffith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Declan Peterson assists)
2nd Half58-70Jayden Brewer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-71Jalen Griffith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-72EJ Ryans makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-73EJ Ryans makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-74Max Burton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-75Max Burton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-75Mehki Ellison makes driving layup
2nd Half60-76EJ Ryans makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-77EJ Ryans makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-77Mohammad Habhab makes 4-foot dunk (Mehki Ellison assists)
2nd Half62-78Max Burton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-79Max Burton makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Western Michigan Broncos, below favours Eastern Michigan Eagles.