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Thompson's 32 points leads Eagles to victory

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015

After suffering a loss at the hands of Michigan State on Monday night, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team came back with force and defeated the Marygrove College Mustangs, 108-64, Wednesday afternoon.

Eagles fall to Spartans 89-65

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team traveled to East Lansing to play against the Spartans of Michigan State University Monday night. The Eagles defense wasn’t enough to stop the no. three ranked Spartans as they fell 89-65.

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Women's basketball blows by TRGVU in win

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University womens basketball team continues to protect its home court on Saturday, defeating the Texas Rio Grand Valley University Vaqueros 78-56 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles (2-0) got off to a good start in the opening minutes of the first quarter going on a 10-2 run.

Eagles rout Siena Heights, 79-34

By Leveander Bradshaw · Friday, Nov. 20, 2015

Following a loss to Oakland, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team bounced back to protect their home floor as they easily defeated the Saints of Siena Heights University, 79-34 at the Convocation Center Friday afternoon.

Eagles fall to Oakland, 91-81

By Leveander Bradshaw · Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team was handed its first loss of the season when they fell to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies, 91-81, Wednesday night in Rochester, Mich.

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Eagles win season opener over Hillsdale

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team received its first victory of the season behind Sweeney’s 25-point performance over the Hillsdale College Chargers, 94-77, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles would struggle early in the first quarter shooting below 40 percent from the field.

Ray Lee, third from left, was suspended indefinitely Friday for violating team rules.

Lee suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball guard Raven Lee has been suspended indefinitely for breaking team rules according to a press release from the Eastern Michigan Athletic Department.

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Eagles adapt to new game rules in win

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

Despite an offensive struggle for the Eagles, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Wayne State University Warriors, 70-43, Thursday night at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. The game introduced the NCAA's new 10-minute quarter format rule along with the foul penalty in each quarter.

Despite change, expectations high for men's hoops

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball coach Rob Murphy’s fifth season will get underway on Friday Nov. 13 against the University of Vermont after finishing last season with a loss in the third round of the Mid-American Conference to the University of Toledo.

'We're going to make some noise', MAC title and beyond?

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Women's basketball looks to build on an incredible 2014-2015 season by making a run at the MAC Tournament, with sights set on a berth into the NCAA Tournament,  and with talent like Cha Sweeney, Janay Morton and Chanise Baldwin, coach Tori Verdi sees realistic opportunity. 

EMU Basketball puts on a show at Rock the Rec 3

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015

Basketball season is upon us as the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s team displayed their talents at Rock the Rec 3 on Tuesday Oct 27. The event shaped up to be a thrill as both men’s and women’s teams wanted to show what they’ve been working on.

Women's basketball schedule: games against Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015

Earlier this evening the Mid-American Conference released schedules for both men’s and women’s basketball teams for the 2015-2016 seasons. Notable non-conference games include traveling to the University of Kentucky, Harvard and Detroit. In-conference road trips to Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, and University of Toledo.

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