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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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Women's basketball guard to transfer

By Al Willman · Monday, June 2, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team is losing one of its players – guard Haley Moore tweeted Monday night that she is transferring to Wayne State College in Nebraska.

Eastern Michigan head coach Rob Murphy calls out the play in the Eagles 61-59 double overtime loss to Northern Illinois Thursday in Dekalb.

Managing Editor, host of Eastern Echo Sports Podcast, names 2013-14 Eagles of the Year

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The school year is quickly winding down and with it ends an eventful year for Eastern Michigan University’s athletic teams. As part of my weekly appearances on E-TV’s Eagles Sports Update, I share my “Eagle of the Week” – a player or coach who stands out to me for their performances in the week leading up to the show. For this, the final issue of the school year (not counting the summer semester), I have compiled a list of my Eagles of the Year for all of EMU’s sports, as well as for some specialized categories.

Eastern Michigan guard Darell Combs (25) scored 11 points in the Eagles 56-52 win over Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Combs to transfer to IUPUI

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, April 17, 2014

Former Eastern Michigan University guard Darell Combs committed to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis on April 16. The 6-1 guard will have two seasons of eligibility remaining after sitting one year.

Eastern Michigan head coach Rob Murphy calls out the play in the Eagles 61-59 double overtime loss to Northern Illinois Thursday in Dekalb.

Basketball coach Rob Murphy one of 15 award finalists

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, March 30, 2014

On March 24, Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball coach Rob Murphy was announced as one of 15 finalists for the Ben Jobe Award. The Ben Jobe Award is presented annually to the top minority coach in Division I men’s basketball.

Morton jumps up for a three-point shot in the second half of the first round game of the WBI versus Illinois-Chicago Mon. Mar. 24.

EMU loses in second round of the WBI tourney

By Drew Dood · Monday, March 24, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team lost in the second round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational tournament on Monday to the University of Illinois-Chicago 93-91.

Eastern Michigan forward Karrington Ward (14) drives up the court in the Eagles 58-54 win over Norfolk State in the first round of the College Insiders Tournament Tuesday night.

5 Things to Take Away: EMU men's basketball team's season

By Al Willman · Saturday, March 22, 2014

Following the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team’s 69-56 loss to Columbia University in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, I broke down what I think are the five most important things to take away from the team’s performance this season.

Eastern Michigan forward Daylen Harrison (35) drives to the basket in the Eagles 58-54 win over Norfolk State in the first round of the College Insiders Tournament Tuesday night.

Columbia's 24-5 run in the final 9:10 ends EMU's season

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University could not hold a 51-45, second-half lead as Columbia University finished the game on a 24-5 run in the final 9:10 as its season came to a close with a 69-56 loss Saturday in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament at Levien Gymnasium in New York City, N.Y.

Morton jumps up for a three-point shot in the second half of the first round game versus Evansville on Thursday, March 20.

EMU rests seniors, wins first round of WBI

By Drew Dood · Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team won its first round game in the Women’s Basketball Invitational tournament on Thursday, in a game where coach Tory Verdi rested all of his seniors, beating Evansville University 78-65.

Eagles advance to the CIT second round

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Eastern Michigan University forced Norfolk State University into 17 turnovers in its 58-54 win Tuesday night in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament at the Convocation Center.

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Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.

This episode, Caroline Buxton sits down with Tessa Hanrath to talk about "June on the Moon," EMU Theatre's upcoming interactive sensory production.

For more information on performance dates and ticketing, check out EMU Theatre's website at: https://emich.ludus.com/index....

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