The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team rallied from a sluggish first half for a 72-63 win over Northern Illinois University at the Convocation Center on Saturday.

After shooting 11-of-35 (.314) in the first half, the Eagles warmed up to make 14-of-22 (.636) from the field in the second half.

Sophomore guard Tavelyn James led the Eagles (13-3, 3-1 MAC) with a game-high 29 points. Junior guard Cassie Schrock added 17.

After trailing by as many as 12 points in the first half, Eastern would lead by as many as 10 in the second half, according to EMUEagles.com.

MEN'S SWIMMING SMU Classic: No. 7-ranked Michigan got individual wins from Chris Brady (100-yard butterfly) and Tyler Clary (400 individual medley) and two relay runner-up times to lead after the first day of the two-day meet in Dallas. (MGoBlue.com story)

UM/EMU Combined Relays: The Blue and White edge the Maize and Green 122-120 as Washtenaw County's two collegiate swim teams combine to make two integrated teams. (Results | MGoBlue.com story | EMUEagles.com story)

WOMEN'S TENNIS Michigan Invitational: The Wolverines won two of three doubles matches from No. 7 Miami and five of seven singles matches from No. 24 Washington in opening-day action. The tournament continues Sunday at U-M's Varsity Tennis Center. (MGoBlue.com story)