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The Basketball team on the sideline

3/8/2024, 9:36pm

Eastern Michigan men's hoops falls to rival Central Michigan in OT, 65-62; Eagles conclude 2023-24 season with 13-18 overall record

By Blake McQueary

Freshman Arne Osojnik finishes with team-high 15 points

The Eagles finish the 2023-24 season with an overall record of 13-18 while going 6-12 through Mid-American Conference play. EMU has now failed to qualify for the MAC Tournament for four straight seasons. Head coach Stan Heath closes out his third season at the helm of the Eagles with a 31-61 record.

#21 Cyril Martynov, is going in for the lay-up, and Western players are on the rebound.

3/5/2024, 9:36pm

Eastern Michigan hoops stuns MAC's top ranked Akron in final seconds, 61-60

By Blake McQueary

Entering the matchup, Akron was on a 16-game winning streak at home. As the Eagles held Akron to just 60 points, EMU is now 12-2 on the season when holding its opponent to just 71 points or less.

#1 Jalin Billingsley standing tall on the court with confidence.

3/2/2024, 4:29pm

EMU men's hoops falls to Miami on Senior Day, 52-37; Eagles eliminated from MAC Tournament contention

By Blake McQueary

With the loss and a win from Kent State University against Central Michigan University, the Eagles have officially been eliminated from MAC Tournament contention.

#5 Acuff is being blocked by Ball State.

2/17/2024, 7:09pm

Eagles outlast Bowling Green State in rematch behind Acuff's 34 points

By Blake McQueary

Tyson Acuff gets the hot hand for the Eagles as he leads EMU past BGSU, 69-60.

#5 Tyson Acuff has possession of the ball and is plotting his next move.

2/11/2024, 5:00pm

Eagles Sports Tips and Tales

By Blake McQueary

2/7/2024, 5:10pm

Eagles lose close call to Toledo, 91-87

By Charles Boykins

Five Eagles finish with double-digit scoring efforts despite losing a nail-biter to Toledo, 91-87. Acuff notches his 25th straight game scoring 10 points or more.

1/23/2024, 11:16pm

EMU men's basketball travels I-94 as Western Michigan hands the Eagles their fifth consecutive loss

By Hugh Thorp

The Eagles are in a troubled spot as they sit at 8-11 overall, and 1-6 in MAC play after dropping their fifth consecutive game to intrastate rival Western Michigan University, 73-56.

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball guard Orlando Lovejoy lays the ball into the basket against Wayne State University

1/6/2024, 6:22pm

Eastern Michigan men's hoops knocks off defending MAC champions Kent State after game-winning floater from Orlando Lovejoy

By Blake McQueary

The Eagles get a game-winning floater from Orlando Lovejoy at the buzzer to knock off the reigning Mid-American Conference champion Kent State Golden Flashes, 71-69.

EMU Men's Basketball Game (Open Court Photo) Shot By: Miles Corley

12/30/2023, 4:50pm

Eastern Michigan escapes a close one from Northwood, 67-64

By Hugh Thorp

12/19/2023, 11:59am

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

By Blake McQueary

The sixth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

12/16/2023, 7:43pm

EMU Eagles Fall Short in Hoops Showdown at Michigan, 83-66

By Elena Davis

EMU men's basketball falls to the Wolverines as Lovejoy notches his career-high points in a game while Tyson Acuff joins an exclusive group of players nationwide who have achieved six or more games with 23 or more points.

12/9/2023, 10:34am

Golden Grizzlies ride stifling defense to blow out Eagles in the second half en route to 77-63 win

By James Doerer

It was an instate battle on Friday night as Oakland University was in town for a matchup with the Eastern Michigan University basketball team where Golden Grizzlies junior Trey Townsend showcased his talents en route to a 22-point performance to propel Oakland over EMU.

Tyson Acuff, Guard, playing against Ball State.

12/1/2023, 11:31pm

Eastern Michigan hoops improves to 3-0 at home after defeat over Lake Superior State, 68-53

By Elena Davis

EMU men's basketball team defeats LSSU, making it 3-0 at home. Tyson Acuff scored 24 points to lead the team as being ranked fourth in the nation for scoring.

11/19/2023, 5:00pm

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

By Blake McQueary

The fourth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

Ben Braun's family, including his wife, Jessica, their son Julius, and their daughter Eliza, joins him on the court Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, as Eastern Michigan University celebrates the naming of the court in honor of the legendary coach. Braun holds more wins during his 11 years at Eastern than any other EMU basketball coach.

11/18/2023, 7:45pm

EMU men's basketball secures home glory on the new Ben Braun court, 69-62

By Elena Davis

EMU men's basketball defends the new Ben Braun Court with a 69-62 win behind 31 points from Tyson Acuff.

Former men's basketball coach Ben Braun shouts instructions from the sidelines during a game at Eastern Michigan University. Braun's 11-year tenure at EMU included leading the team to three NCAA tournament appearances.

11/17/2023, 11:00am

EMU basketball court’s new name honors record-holding leader

By Blake McQueary

Echo sports editor Blake McQueary sat down with legendary EMU men's basketball coach, Ben Braun, to discuss his coaching journey ahead of his court unveiling inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday, Nov. 18.

11/12/2023, 8:00am

Eagles victorious in home opener against Georgia State, 70-60

By Charles Boykins

The Eagles hosted Georgia State University in their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 11, as freshman Arne Osojnik and junior Tyson Acuff shine to lead EMU to a 70-60 win.

11/7/2023, 9:41am

Butler builds early lead to cruise past Eastern Michigan University

By James Doerer

The EMU men's basketball team opened their 2023-24 season inside Hinkle Fieldhouse with Butler University who sparked a 60-point second-half surge to put the Eagles away, 94-55.

8/23/2023, 1:24pm

Mid-American Conference announces full 2023-24 basketball schedule

By Blake McQueary

The Mid-American Conference officially announced this year's 2023-24 full basketball conference schedule with the men's and women's teams hosting three doubleheaders this year, as conference play tips off in January.

7/13/2023, 11:22am

EMU Athletics offseason questions: Expectations within the football program, Noah Farrakhan, is Stan Heath in the hot seat?

By Blake McQueary

Read the very first mailbag of The Eastern Echo done by Sports Editor, Blake McQueary, as he answers EMU sports fans’ questions.

MENS-BASKETBALL

Eastern Michigan men's hoops falls to rival Central Michigan in OT, 65-62; Eagles conclude 2023-24 season with 13-18 overall record

Eastern Michigan hoops stuns MAC's top ranked Akron in final seconds, 61-60

EMU men's hoops falls to Miami on Senior Day, 52-37; Eagles eliminated from MAC Tournament contention

Eagles outlast Bowling Green State in rematch behind Acuff's 34 points

Eagles Sports Tips and Tales

Eagles lose close call to Toledo, 91-87

EMU men's basketball travels I-94 as Western Michigan hands the Eagles their fifth consecutive loss

Eastern Michigan men's hoops knocks off defending MAC champions Kent State after game-winning floater from Orlando Lovejoy

Eastern Michigan escapes a close one from Northwood, 67-64

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

EMU Eagles Fall Short in Hoops Showdown at Michigan, 83-66

Golden Grizzlies ride stifling defense to blow out Eagles in the second half en route to 77-63 win

Eastern Michigan hoops improves to 3-0 at home after defeat over Lake Superior State, 68-53

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

EMU men's basketball secures home glory on the new Ben Braun court, 69-62

EMU basketball court’s new name honors record-holding leader

Eagles victorious in home opener against Georgia State, 70-60

Butler builds early lead to cruise past Eastern Michigan University

Mid-American Conference announces full 2023-24 basketball schedule

EMU Athletics offseason questions: Expectations within the football program, Noah Farrakhan, is Stan Heath in the hot seat?

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