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EMU women's basketball loses a close one after Youngstown State comeback on the road

By Zach Sturgill · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

The Eastern Michigan (1-2) women's basketball team lost 79-77 to non-conference foe Youngstown State at the Beeghley Center on Saturday, Nov. 16. Jenna Annecchiarico was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 19 points and three steals. Freshman Aaliyah Stanley had a season-high 16 points and was 4-for-7 on 3-pointers.

Eagles start slow, handle Michigan-Dearborn to remain undefeated through three games

By Luke Gremban · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-0) men’s basketball team defeated Michigan-Dearborn, 72-59, at the Convocation Center on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Eagles were led by senior center Boubacar Toure, who finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and one steal.

Rob Murphy discusses recently released book

By Charles Post · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball head coach Rob Murphy, who just started his ninth season with the Eagles, released his first book over the summer. The book “DEEP” is Murphy’s lifelong story through his eyes. Murphy discusses growing up in Detroit, getting his “dream job” at Syracuse University, learning life lessons through basketball and much more.

The Eagles run over Goshen behind Groce’s career-high 19 points, five rebounds

By Charles Post · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-0) men’s basketball team earned their second victory of the season as they took down the Goshen Maple Leafs (3-4), 101-49 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles were led by Ty Groce, who had a career-high 19 points. Chris Barnes added 16 points, five steals and one assist in the victory.

EMU men’s basketball gets ready to face Goshen at home

By Charles Post · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team (1-0) will play its second game of the year versus the Goshen Maple Leafs (3-3) at the Convocation Center Nov. 12. Eastern Michigan defeated Goshen 97-74 last season. The Eagles are coming off a 93-51 win over Siena Heights in the season opener.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball dominates in home opener 93-51

By Luke Gremban · Friday, Nov. 8, 2019

Eastern Michigan started the 2019-20 campaign with a 93-51 win over Siena Heights on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles brought three fresh faces into the starting lineup with Yeikson Montero, Noah Morgan and Darion Spottsville, while Ty Groce and Boubacar Toure were the only starters from last year in the lineup.

EMU men’s basketball prepares for home opener against Siena Heights

By Charles Post · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team starts its 2019-20 season on Friday, Nov. 8 against Siena Heights at the Convocation Center. The game tips off at 9:45 a.m. as EMU hosts the annual Education Day. The Eagles are 4-0 against Siena Heights and defeated the Saints 90-72 last season.

Previewing the MAC West men's basketball teams

By Tiauna Allen · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

With the schedules being set for the 2019-20 NCAA men’s basketball season, teams in the MAC West are getting prepared for competition in less than two weeks. The division consists of Eastern Michigan, Ball State, Northern Illinois, Central Michigan, Toledo and Western Michigan.

Previewing the MAC East men's basketball teams

By Tiauna Allen · Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019

Six teams in the MAC East are looking to tip-off the 2019-20 season with high levels of competition. The six MAC East teams are Buffalo, Ohio, Bowling Green, Miami (OH), Akron and Kent State. After winning the MAC East, the MAC Tournament along with competing in the NCAA Tournament, Buffalo will look to keep its momentum heading into this upcoming season.

Men's basketball 2019-20 season preview

By Luke Gremban · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball program is looking to improve on last year’s 9-9 record in the MAC. The Eagles are in a potential rebuilding season, losing four seniors who were major contributors during the 2018-2019 season. However, this schedule is not as difficult as last years.

Taking a look at how the rise of transfers has impacted Eastern Michigan basketball

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

Transfers in college sports has become more common over the past few years. Shortly after the end of last season, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball program witnessed a slight downfall after several players graduated or transferred. In total, EMU basketball had to replace nine players before the start of the 2019-20 season,with five of the nine players transferring out.

Rob Murphy has high hopes for Jalen King’s junior year

By Charles Post and Luke Gremban · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Jalen King, who is from Kings Academy in Pasco, Washington, is heading into his junior season with the Eastern Michigan basketball program. King is a 6-foot-10-inch power forward/center who weighs 205 pounds. With some fresh faces on the EMU men’s basketball team following the graduation of James Thompson IV, Paul Jackson and Elijah Minnie, King is poised to make an impact after a strong offseason.

Boubacar Toure is set to make an impact for the Eagles after major improvements

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Eastern Michigan’s men’s basketball team has seen many additions to the program in recent years and Boubacar Toure has been one to standout amongst the rest. The Senegal native is a 7’0” center who made his way to EMU in 2018. Before his arrival to Eastern Michigan, Toure played collegiate basketball at Grand Canyon University. He started his career as a redshirt freshman during the 2015-16 season.

EMU men's basketball announces 2019 recruiting class

By Tiauna Allen · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball head coach Rob Murphy announced 10 new signees to the roster for the season, on Monday, Aug. 26. Four of the signees are incoming freshmen while the remaining six signees are transfers. Shamar Dillard, Marcus Gibbs, Chris James and Luis Pacheco are the four new freshmen.

EMU men’s basketball reveals the 2019-20 schedule

By Tiauna Allen · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball 2019-20 schedule was released on Aug. 26. The Eagles will compete in 31 games in the upcoming regular season, excluding the MAC Tournament. Out of the 31 games, 15 games will be held at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti. Much like last season, EMU will also compete against a number of non-conference teams. Three of those matchups will be against teams that competed in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.

Ranking the best men's basketball players in MAC history

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

Boykins gradually increased his production every year he played for the Eagles. He averaged 12.5 points per game as a freshman and three years later, put up 25.7 points during his senior season. He also dished out 5.1 assists for his four-year career in Ypsilanti. Boykins won the MAC Tournament MVP in 1998.

Daniel Orton explains what makes a successful team

By Charles Post · Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019

The 2019-20 college basketball season will begin on Nov. 5, 2019, and Eastern Michigan’s season will start soon after. The Eagles, who were picked to win the MAC West division prior to last year, are going to deal with a different level of expectations this time around. Eastern lost three senior starters to graduation in Paul Jackson, Elijah Minnie and James Thompson IV, and the new team is preparing themselves to have a successful campaign with just one senior.

John Bowler details ups and downs of playing and coaching

By Charles Post · Tuesday, July 16, 2019

John Bowler played four years for the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team from 2003-2006. After playing professionally in Germany for multiple years, he was promoted to head coach at Des Moines Area Community College on July 1, 2018. Bowler’s goal is to continue the recent success on and off the court at DMACC.

Brief: Former Eagles star picked up by Knicks summer league team

By Tiauna Allen · Saturday, July 6, 2019

Former Eastern Michigan guard, Tim Bond was added to the New York Knicks summer league roster last month, per Eastern Michigan Athletics. Bond played for the Eagles from 2014-2018 and was named the 2018 MAC Defensive Player of the Year in his senior campaign.

Jamell Harris plans to continue professional career

By Charles Post · Sunday, June 30, 2019

Jamell Harris joined the Eastern Michigan basketball program as a freshman that knew if he worked hard enough, he’d earn minutes and work himself into the rotation. Four years later, he became one of the best shot blockers and rebounders in school history and helped bring the program their first ever MAC West division title.

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