Basketball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to Butler in road defeat, 84-68

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

The Eagles aimed for their second straight victory over a “Power 5” opponent — but would fail to secure it in an 84-68 road defeat to Butler.

#13, in a white jersey, getting the ball before IU Indy, in a black jersey

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 2-8

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

The first week of December features several significant non-conference challenges and multi-day competitions for Eastern Michigan University Athletics, highlighting both basketball teams, women's swimming & diving and track & field.

Habhab, Nwabude lead Eastern Michigan men's basketball to 73-55 home win over NJIT

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

Following a milestone victory over Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan's men's basketball team secured a 73-55 victory over NJIT at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Black Friday.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball dispatches Robert Morris in home opener, 64-54

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

In just six games this season, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team has already surpassed the win total scored by the program throughout the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign.

#2, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball scores first "Power 4" win in over a decade, upsets Cincinnati 64-56

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

Eastern Michigan's men’s basketball team upended the University of Cincinnati and the college basketball world by scoring a 64-56 victory, the program's first win over a "Power 4" conference opponent since defeating the University of Michigan on December 19, 2014.

EMU Football team, in green jerseys, knock down the concrete wall

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Several sports events are coming up for Eastern Michigan University Athletics.

#7, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to No. 6 Louisville 87-46, despite Habhab double-double

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Despite Mo Habhab's fifth double-double in six games, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell on the road to the No. 6 nationally-ranked University of Louisville, 87-46.

Habhab’s near triple-double leads Eastern Michigan men's basketball past Oakland 97-91

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

A near triple-double from Mo Habhab and an additional 22 points from Carlos Hart were enough to propel the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team to a 97-91 victory over Oakland University.

#4 Mohammad Habhab, in a white jersey, dunking the basketball.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball outlasts Detroit Mercy for early season road win, 72-62

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Thanks to 17 points from Jon Sanders II and another Mo Habhab double-double, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team came back on the road and dispatched of the University of Detroit Mercy, 72-62.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 18-24

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

From basketball games to swim and dive meets, several exciting events are coming up for Eastern Michigan University's various athletic disciplines.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball defeats St. Thomas in defensive battle, 52-41

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Eastern Michigan University put on a defensive clinic against the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 14, 2025, leaving Schoenecker Arena with a 52-41 victory and a .500 record.

#9, in a white jersey, dribbling the basketball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to IU Indy, 90-83, despite Patterson's 23 point effort

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Despite a season-high 23 points from Addison Patterson and another double-double from Mo Habhab, Eastern Michigan fell at home to IU Indy, 90-83.

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball drops “Power 4” litmus test at Pittsburgh, 78-66

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

On Nov. 10, 2025, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell short on the road to the University of Pittsburgh, 78-66.

EMU players in black jerseys, and one in a white jersey, celebrating after getting a point.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Nov. 11-17

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

A busy weekend for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles looms large as they take on seven events between Friday and Saturday this week.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball falls to UL Monroe in season opener, 80-71

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

Despite valiant efforts from preseason All-Mid-American Conference First Team selection Sisi Eleko and true freshman Peyton Hill, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 campaign with an 80-73 loss to the University of Louisiana Monroe.

Habhab’s double-double leads EMU men’s basketball to season opening win over Georgia State, 71-49

By Caleb Henderson and Jack Monk · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

Mohammad Habhab shone in his debut for the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team at the George Gervin GameAbove Center — collecting 15 points, 16 rebounds, and a 71-49 victory for the home team against Georgia State to open the 2025-26 season.

An Eastern Michigan men’s basketball player dressed in green and white shoots over an Akron defender wearing blue and gold.

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball 2025-26 season preview: turning a new leaf?

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025

Replacing four players who averaged over 10 points per game a year ago is an audacious task for any team, and it will be the one that the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team embarks on during the course of the upcoming 2025-26 season.

An Eastern Michigan women's basketball player donned in black and green drives to the basket with the basketball against a Notre Dame basketball player decked out in gold and white.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball 2025-26 season preview: continued growth under Nusseibeh?

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Entering her second season leading the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team, head coach Sahar Nusseibeh faces a similar uphill climb as she trekked during her tenure at Canisius University.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 28 - Nov. 3

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of this week's top stories from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.

The GameAbove Center at Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan Athletics Hall of Fame reveals class of 2025 inductees

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025

Meet the five men and women who have been selected via the Eastern Michigan E-Club Alumni Chapter, the official varsity athletic letterwinners club, as the latest inductees into the school’s Hall of Fame. All are set to be honored during the Hall of Fame ceremony on Oct. 10, 2025, in the George Gervin GameAbove Center.

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