YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Coming off of a tough Mid-American Conference West Division battle at Ball State University, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team looks to get back on track and improve its seeding heading into the 2016 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament. EMU begins its climb up the seedings Tuesday, March 1, when it welcomes Northern Illinois into the Convocation Center for a MAC West rematch from a game earlier this season. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. in Ypsilanti.
The Eagles (15-14, 7-9 MAC) most recently dropped a 115-79 decision on the road at Ball State.