Habhab scores 34 as Eastern Michigan takes down Coastal Carolina 71-70

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Mohammad Habhab scored 34 points as Eastern Michigan beat Coastal Carolina 71-70 on Monday.

Habhab also had 13 rebounds for the Eagles (1-0). Jaiden Martin added 17 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had three steals. Kaden Johnson had eight points and finished 4 of 9 from the floor.

Trey Perry led the way for the Chanticleers (0-1) with 20 points. Darius Washington III added 13 points for Coastal Carolina. Jaylen Cross finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Up next

Eastern Michigan: visits Xavier on Friday.

Coastal Carolina: visits Duke on Thursday.

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