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1/11/2015, 11:51am

EMU blows huge halftime lead to Miami (OH), fall to 0-2 in the MAC

By Thomas Bieszk

There is a saying in sports that no lead is safe until the clock hits zero, and the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team provided the perfect example for that old adage Saturday with an 82-81 defeat in overtime on the road at Miami, Ohio The Eagles’ took a comfortable 49-30 lead into halftime, but coming out of the half the game turned into a back-and-forth affair between EMU (11-4, 0-2 MAC) and the host Redhawks of Miami (6-9, 1-1 MAC). Miami tied the score at 78 in the end of regulation and was able to shutdown EMU in overtime for the one point win. “Anytime you are in situations like this, you have to step up and make plays,” EMU coach Rob Murphy said.

Eastern Michigan guard Micah Robinson drves past Michigan players to the basket in the Eagles 81-52 loss to Michigan Monday afternoon at Crisler Arena.

1/7/2015, 1:23am

Women's Basketball gets ready to take the court against the MAC

By Emma Perpich

EMU hopes to shake off poor start to MAC A 6-point overtime loss to Northern Illinois University last Saturday kicked off EMU Women’s basketball conference play on the wrong foot, leaving them 0-1 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The NIU huskies were also the same team that knocked out the Eagles first round of MAC tournament play last year.

Eastern Michigan center Lekan Ajayi smiles at the bench after drawing a charge in their 66-46 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing Wednesday night.

1/6/2015, 8:07pm

EMU Basketball prepares for MAC play

By Thomas Bieszk

EMU Opens Conference Play versus Ball State The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team finished off the non-conference schedule with a stellar 11-2 start—the best in school history.

Eastern Michigan seniors Anali Okoloji, Jerome Hunter, Mike Talley and Karrington Ward. 

1/6/2015, 11:39am

Column: Is EMU hoops the best in the MAC?

By Andrew Mascharka

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball non-conference schedule has officially wrapped up. The Eagles finished with an 11-2 record including a big win over the University of Michigan and their only two losses at the hands of Dayton and Michigan State.

12/22/2014, 8:36pm

Women's basketball falls to U of M

By Emma Perpich

Eastern Michigan’s women’s basketball team (6-4) traveled a short distance to Ann Arbor to take on Washtenaw county rivals— the University of Michigan Wolverines Monday afternoon. After the exciting upset for the men’s team last week, fans and players alike looked to repeat the success at the Crisler Center.

Eastern Michigan coach Rob Murphy instructs his team on what to do in their 66-46 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing Wednesday night.

12/19/2014, 12:56pm

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from EMU's loss to MSU

By Andrew Mascharka

Rob Murphy’s Eastern Michigan team had a chance to really shock the world Wednesday night in East Lansing. Coming off a huge win for the program defeating the University of Michigan; expectations were high to possibly see something that hadn’t happened since 1987. Unfortunately, Murphy’s squad was not able to pull off the upset but there were some good things to take note of and some not so great.

Eastern Michigan assistant coach Mike Brown tells the team to keep it's composure for final minute of play in the Eagles 45-42 win over the University of Michigan Dec. 9 2014 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

12/15/2014, 12:03pm

Preview: EMU basketball vs. MSU

By Andrew Mascharka

Coming off a huge 45-42 upset win over the Michigan Wolverines, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team looks to pull off yet another upset as they take on the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday night.

EMU students set couch ablaze

12/10/2014, 6:22pm

EMU fans set a couch on fire celebrating EMU's victory

By Scout Bostley

Fans celebrating the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball victory over the University of Michigan near the intersection of Emmet Street and College Place, outside a house often referred to by students as the ROTC house, dragged a couch across its yard and set the couch on fire early Wednesday morning.

12/10/2014, 3:09pm

Eagles upset Wolverines 45-42; Improve to 8-1

By Candis Caldwell

The Eastern Michigan University Men's basketball team upset the University of Michigan 45-42 at the Crisler Center Tuesday night, boosting their record to 8-1. This is the fist time the Eagles have defeated the Wolverines since 1997. The victory marks EMU’s second big win against a Big Ten Conference team while having Rob Murphy as coach. Eastern started weak in the first half, with Michigan up 10-0 at the halfway mark. Eventually, Eastern found its way back in the game, ending the first half trailing by only two points, 21-19. As the second half began, Eastern clawed its way into the lead, improving off of their first half mistakes. The Eagles found their groove with a 9-0 run in the second half.  Guard Mike Tally sank two free throws to push Eastern to its biggest lead of the night. Michigan answered back, cutting Eastern’s 9-0 run and resulting in a tied game with 40 even.

12/9/2014, 11:25pm

EMU upsets U of M 45-42

By Curt Allain

Playing a stifling zone defense, Eastern Michigan Basketball upset the University of Michigan at the Crisler Center Tuesday night, winning 45-42. EMU coach Rob Murphy said it was not only a huge win for EMU basketball but the entire athletic department. The Wolverines had no answer for the Eagles swarming defense which invaded Michigan passing lanes and contested every shot UofM tried to put up. EMU faculty and students attending the game took to twitter to come together to enjoy the victory, please follow @EEchoSports and @Amascharka for details. A complete game summary to follow soon.

Bowen Field House on December 10th, 1992 for a men's basketball game.

12/8/2014, 11:52pm

Column: Can a win over U of M improve fan attendance?

By Andrew Mascharka

Six miles separate the Eastern Michigan Convocation Center and Crisler Center. Tuesday night, the “Battle for Washtenaw County” continues when the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team travels those six miles to take on the University of Michigan Wolverines.