Eagles Secure Victory Over Minutemen in Close Contest
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Gervin GameAbove Center
Eastern Michigan Eagles 80, Massachusetts Minutemen 74, 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 Massachusetts Minutemen vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?
Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Massachusetts Minutemen 80-74 at Gervin GameAbove Center on December 30, 2025.
Who was favored in Massachusetts Minutemen vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?
Massachusetts Minutemen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling encounter at the Gervin GameAbove Center, the Eastern Michigan Eagles triumphed over the Massachusetts Minutemen with a final score of 80-74. This victory is significant for the Eagles, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak prior to this match. The win improves their overall record to 8-7, while the Minutemen drop to 9-6.
The Eagles entered the game with a home record of 7-7, having shown some inconsistency in their recent performances. In their last ten games, they managed a 5-5 record, averaging 70.7 points scored per game while allowing 72.6 points. Their recent form included a disappointing stretch where they lost their last three games, including a 64-70 defeat against Wright State and a heavy 72-93 loss to Akron. In contrast, the Minutemen had been performing well, boasting a 9-5 record and a recent stretch of 7-3 in their last ten games, averaging 78.4 points scored and allowing 69.9 points. They had won their last game against UMass Boston with a dominant score of 91-40.
The matchup was also notable for its betting lines, with DraftKings setting the odds at Massachusetts -2.5, indicating they were favored to win. The total points over/under was set at 148.5, reflecting expectations for a competitive scoring affair.
In terms of home and away performance, the Eagles had a home record of 3-0 in their last three games at the Gervin GameAbove Center, while the Minutemen had a solid away record of 3-1. The Eagles had previously faced challenges on the road, with a 2-5 record in away games during their last ten outings.
In terms of player contributions, the Eagles' Addison Patterson played a crucial role, assisting on key plays in the second half, including a driving layup by Jon Sanders II and a pullup jump shot that helped extend their lead. The scoring plays highlighted the Eagles' ability to capitalize on their opportunities, particularly in the closing moments of the game.
The conditions for the game were typical for a late December matchup, with fans filling the venue to support their teams. The atmosphere was electric, and the Eagles' home court advantage proved pivotal in their performance.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Eastern Michigan Eagles as they overcame recent struggles to secure a vital win against a strong Massachusetts Minutemen team.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MASS -2.5 | 148.5 o -108 / u -112 | Massachusetts Minutemen -142 · Eastern Michigan Eagles +120 |
Leaders
- PointsCarlos Hart23Eastern Michigan Eagles
- AssistsMohammad Habhab6Eastern Michigan Eagles
- ReboundsCarlos Hart12Eastern Michigan Eagles
- PointsDaniel Hankins-Sanford18Massachusetts Minutemen
- AssistsDanny Carbuccia6Massachusetts Minutemen
- ReboundsDaniel Hankins-Sanford11Massachusetts Minutemen
Recent form
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak L370.7 scored · 72.6 allowed per game3-0 at home
- 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
- L46-87at Louisville CardinalsNov 25
- W97-91vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 21
- W72-62at Detroit Mercy TitansNov 19
Massachusetts Minutemen
Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.4 scored · 69.9 allowed per game3-1 away
- W91-40vs UMass Boston BeaconsDec 22
- L59-69vs Kent State Golden FlashesDec 20
- W103-95at Florida State SeminolesDec 13
- W76-74at Boston College EaglesDec 11
- W80-60vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 6
- W78-71vs Harvard CrimsonDec 4
- W73-65at Oregon State BeaversNov 24
- L75-79vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 22
- L65-69at Charleston CougarsNov 21
- W84-77vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 16
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 | Massachusetts Minutemen | Eastern Michigan Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-70 | 25-55 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 6-25 | 3-12 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 25 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 27-39 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 36 |
| Assists | 10 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 40 |
| Fouls | 27 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 31 | 66 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-41Daniel Hankins-Sanford makes 1-foot dunk (Danny Carbuccia assists)
- 2nd Half45-42Carlos Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-42Dimitri Clerc makes layup
- 2nd Half47-45Carlos Hart makes 22-foot three point jumper (Mohammad Habhab assists)
- 2nd Half49-45Danny Carbuccia makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-47Mohammad Habhab makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half49-48Mak Manciel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-48Daniel Hankins-Sanford makes layup
- 2nd Half51-49Carlos Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-51Mak Manciel makes driving layup (Carlos Hart assists)
- 2nd Half51-53Carlos Hart makes 3-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-55Carlos Hart makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-57Jon Sanders II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-57Jayden Ndjigue makes layup
- 2nd Half54-57Jayden Ndjigue makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-58Mohammad Habhab makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-59Mohammad Habhab makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-62Jon Sanders II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Addison Patterson assists)
- 2nd Half56-62Marcus Banks Jr. makes 22-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half59-62K'Jei Parker makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half59-65Jon Sanders II makes 22-foot three point jumper (Braelon Green assists)
- 2nd Half61-65Daniel Hankins-Sanford makes 2-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-66Braelon Green makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-67Addison Patterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-68Addison Patterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-68Marcus Banks Jr. makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half63-70Addison Patterson makes 1-foot dunk (Mohammad Habhab assists)
- 2nd Half64-70Daniel Hankins-Sanford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-70Daniel Hankins-Sanford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-71Godslove Nwabude makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-71K'Jei Parker makes layup (Danny Carbuccia assists)
- 2nd Half69-71Daniel Hankins-Sanford makes layup
- 2nd Half69-73Mohammad Habhab makes layup (Addison Patterson assists)
- 2nd Half69-75Addison Patterson makes 3-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half71-75Danny Carbuccia makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half71-77Jon Sanders II makes driving layup (Addison Patterson assists)
- 2nd Half74-77K'Jei Parker makes 22-foot three point jumper (Danny Carbuccia assists)
- 2nd Half74-78Carlos Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-79Carlos Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-80Carlos Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Eastern Michigan Eagles, below favours Massachusetts Minutemen.
Venue
- Gervin GameAbove CenterYpsilanti, MI
- Attendance2860
- OfficialsRob Kueneman, Tony Meeks, Mason Siler
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