Both the men's and women's basketball teams are approaching critical stretches in their respective seasons. The upcoming weekend will go a long way in determining the teams' fates for postseason play.
The men's team is currently 12-6 on the season with a 4-3 mark in University Athletic Association (UAA) play. Last weekend, the team took on the University of Chicago and Washington University (Mo.) at home but dropped both games in close contests that were competitive until the final minute.
This weekend offers a chance for revenge. In an odd scheduling setup, the Eagles will hit the road for rematches with both teams – U Chicago first on Friday at 9 p.m., and Wash. U on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Chicago is 11-7 on the season and 4-3 in the UAA, while Wash. U – ranked third nationally in Division III by BennettRank – is 16-2 overall and a perfect 7-0 in league play. In contrast, BennettRank slots the Eagles at number 32 and Chicago at 59. As usual, seniors Jake Davis and McPherson Moore have led the way for the Eagles lately. Davis averaged 16 points per game last weekend, while Moore averaged 15.5.
It could be a special weekend for Head Coach Jason Zimmerman, who is currently tied with former coach Brett Zuver for most wins in Emory history. Just a split will allow Zimmerman to claim the record.
The women's team is in a similar situation. The squad, ranked 19th nationally, stands at 15-3 with a 4-3 mark in the UAA. The Eagles were off to a fantastic 14-0 start before dropping two straight games, but they rebounded last weekend and split a pair of home conference games, beating Chicago 86-78 and losing to Wash. U 69-61.
The women, like the men, will get another crack at both teams. The Eagles will take on Chicago on Friday at 7 p.m. and Wash. U on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Chicago is currently 10-8 with a 4-3 mark in UAA play, while Wash. U stands at 17-1, 7-0 and sports a number two national ranking.
Senior Savannah Morgan still leads the team in scoring and assists.
– By Ryan Smith at
