YPSILANTI, Mich. -- The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team begins its 2019-20 season Friday, Nov. 8, with a morning contest against familiar foe Siena Heights University. Part of EMU's annual Education Day inside the Convocation Center, the game is the first leg of a doubleheader with the women's squad, and will tip off at 9:45 a.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3 with Tom Helmer on play-by-play and Greg Steiner providing analysis. Additional coverage can be found through live stats via EMUEagles.com or by following @ EMUHoops on Twitter.
STARTING WITH A WIN: Eastern Michigan has compiled a 72-49 record in season openers over its 121 seasons of basketball, including a 7-1 record in opening games during the Rob Murphy era.