Eagles Split Opening Weekend
Falls to Trinity, Bounces Back against Providence
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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41 | 33 | 74 |
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36 | 60 | 96 |
Team Stats
Providence University College
| Game Statistics | Providence University College | Emmaus |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (21-60) | (34-75) |
| Field Goal % | 35.0% | 45.3% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 52 |
| Assists | 17 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 6 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 13 | 17 |
| Pts in the Paint | 14 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 22 | 23 |
Dubuque, IA - November 7-8, 2025
The Emmaus University men's basketball team opened its 2025–26 season with an action-packed weekend at Pollard Fieldhouse, falling in a high-scoring battle to Trinity Bible (N.D.) on Friday before responding with an emphatic win over Providence University College on Saturday.
On Friday night, the Eagles came out firing, taking a 48–43 halftime lead behind efficient shooting from Josh Stewart and Eli Mackey. However, Trinity Bible caught fire in the second half, pouring in 64 points to claim a 107–89 victory. Despite the loss, Emmaus showed offensive balance with five players scoring in double figures. Stewart led the charge with 18 points, while Mackey posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Colyer Wingfield added 13 points and seven assists, and freshman Landon Bland provided a spark off the bench with eight points on perfect shooting.
Trinity Bible was led by Jonathan Ogugua's dominant 34-point, 10-assist performance, while Jordan Reeves added 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Lions. The Eagles shot 46% from the field and 38% from deep but couldn't slow Trinity's transition attack, which converted 48% from the floor overall.
Emmaus rebounded on Saturday with a 96–74 win over Providence University College, thanks to a huge second half in which the Eagles outscored the Pilots 60–33. Mackey was electric, dropping a game-high 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including five three-pointers. Forward David Rothweiler was highly efficient with 18 points (Career High) on 8-of-14 shooting. In comparison, Wingfield and Nathaniel Wagner each posted double-doubles—Wingfield with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Wagner with 11 points and 11 boards.
Emmaus dominated the glass 52–39 and recorded 21 assists as a team, showcasing improved ball movement and interior presence. The Eagles also held Providence to just 35% shooting from the field in the second half while converting 42% from three-point range themselves.
The weekend split moves Emmaus to 1–1 on the season. The Eagles will look to build on Saturday's performance as they continue nonconference play next week.
Next up: Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day - Tomorrow at the time of publishing), The Eagles travel to Watertown, WI, to face Maranatha Baptist University at 7:00 PM