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Eastern Michigan guard Mike Talley jokes with forward Jodan Price in the Eagles 73-64 loss to Dayton Saturday Dec 6 in Dayton, OH.

Men's basketball drops its first game of the season

By Candis Caldwell · Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014

After a tough game against University of Dayton, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team undefeated winning streak came to an end with a final score of 73-64, as the Eagles drop their first road game of the season in Ohio. The game began with Eastern and Dayton trading buckets, ending the first half with Eastern trailing by two, 26-28.

Eastern Michigan guard Ray Lee drives to the basket in the Eagles 79-48 win over Longwood Sunday afternoon in the Convocation Center.

Ray Lee named MAC West Player of the Week

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Eastern Michigan redshirt sophomore Ray Lee was named Mid-American Conference player of the week. This is the second time that Lee has won this honor. Lee averaged 19.8 points in the past four games including a 25 point performance against UNC-Greensboro Saturday night at the Convocation Center.  In the EMU Showcase Tournament this weekend, Lee shot 85% from three point range and 60% overall from the field.

Photo by Sage StephensSome of the debris made it to the hill in Rynearson Stadium, but did not make it as far as the field.

Strong winds damage Convocation Center awning

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Part of the awning over the main entrance to the Convocation Center was blown off in the strong winds Monday. The main entrance to the building is closed until further notice. Debris has blown into Rynearson Stadium, but has not reached the football field.

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Final: EMU 71, Youngstown State 62

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 21, 2014

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team took on Youngstown State University Friday night at the Convocation Center as part of the EMU Showcase. The Eagles won 71-62.

Eastern Michigan forward Karrington Ward throws down a massive dunk in the Eagles 89-77 win over Oakland Monday night in Ypsilanti. The dunk was also featured as the number 1 play on SportsCenter's Top Ten.

Karrington Ward makes SportsCenter Top Ten with dunk against Oakland

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team defeated Oakland University, 89-77 Monday night. In the second half, Karrington Ward threw down a dunk which made national news. Ward launched over Oakland point guard Kahlil Felder to throw down the dunk and spin on the rim. ESPN placed it as the number one play of the night on SportsCenter.

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Final: EMU 89, Oakland 77

By Al Willman · Monday, Nov. 17, 2014

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team took on the Oakland University Grizzlies Monday at the Convocation Center. The Eagles won, 89-77.

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Final: MSU 69, EMU 61

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team traveled to East Lansing for a matchup with the Michigan State University Spartans Sunday at the Breslin Center. The Eagles lost, 69-61.

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EMU 64, St. Francis 52

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 14, 2014

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team kicked off the EMU Classic and the regular season with a 64-52 win over St. Francis University.

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Dailey scores 31 in regular season debut, Eastern blows out Kent State-Tuscarawas, 127-40.

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 14, 2014

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team started its regular season with a 127-40 blowout win over Kent State University-Tuscarawas Friday at the Convocation Center. Eastern’s 127 points is the most scored since Nov. 30, 2013 when the Eagles scored 120 against Marygrove College. The 87-point victory is also a team-high (86 points vs. Temple Baptist University on Nov. 11, 2007).

In year 3, Verdi looks to continue progress

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

Tory Verdi is starting his third season as coach of the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team – a team that on paper, has improved from the squad that finished 18-14 last season and lost to the University of Illinois-Chicago in the second round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational.

Eastern Michigan's Natachia Watkins beats the defense and scores during the Eagle's 99-83 Senior-Day win over Central Michigan on 8 March at the Convocation Center.

Women's basketball team to hold tryouts

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University athletic department announced Wednesday that the women’s basketball team would be holding open tryouts for the 2014-15 season.

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