Western Michigan knocks off Eastern Michigan 76-62

Broncos rally in second half to defeat Eagles

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Western Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 76-62 in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Saturday. Brady Swartz led the Broncos with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while EJ Ryans added 13 points. Addison Patterson scored 22 points for the Eagles, who have now lost 8 games in a row.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup between two struggling teams in the Mid-American Conference. The win helps Western Michigan improve their conference record, while Eastern Michigan's losing streak continues to mount.

The details

Western Michigan trailed 33-28 at halftime, but rallied in the second half with a 12-2 run to take the lead at 48-44 with under 10 minutes remaining. Ryans scored 13 of his 13 points in the second half to help the Broncos pull away for the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Brady Swartz

A player for Western Michigan who scored 16 points and had 7 rebounds in the game.

EJ Ryans

A player for Western Michigan who scored 13 points, going 6-for-6 from the free throw line.

Addison Patterson

A player for Eastern Michigan who led all scorers with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.

Gregory Lawson II

A player for Eastern Michigan who scored 18 points and had 4 assists.

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The takeaway

This game highlighted the continued struggles of both Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American Conference this season. The Broncos were able to rally in the second half to earn the victory, but both teams will need to find more consistency if they hope to improve their conference standing as the season progresses.