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Defensive Effort Leads Eastern Michigan Past Western Michigan

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) --The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team held Western Michigan University to just 15.8 percent (3-of-19) from deep in a 3-for-19 shooting performance on the way to a 63-51 win on the road Wednesday, Jan. 25, at University Arena.

The Eagles (11-7, 3-4) had three players score in double figures, led by ZaNiya Nelson (Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West), who had 12 points and six rebounds. Olivia Smith (Fort Wayne, Ind.-South Side) tacked on 12 points and three steals and Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu (London, England-City of London Academy-Robert Morris) helped out with 10 points and eight rebounds.