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

Report: Combs to transfer from EMU

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Eastern Michigan University guard Darell Combs has decided to transfer according to Chicago Hoops on Tuesday.

Eastern Michigan guard Cha Sweeney blows past Northern Illinois' Danny Pulliam during the Eagles' 76-81 overtime loss to Northern Illinois on 10 March at the Convocation Center.

Season in review: EMU women's basketball

By Drew Dood · Sunday, April 6, 2014

The talent was there, but even coach Tory Verdi was surprised how ready his team was to compete at a high level.

Tristan Wilson averaged 16 points per game this past season.

Skyline High student, son of Eastern's all-time blocks leader, verbally commits to EMU

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, March 30, 2014

Ann Arbor Skyline High School’s Tristan Wilson verbally committed to Eastern Michigan University’s men’s basketball team on March 27.

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.

Eastern Michigan forward Glenn Bryant III and Lekan Ajayi led the pregame huddle before the Eagles took on Toledo in the semifinal round of the Mac Tournament Friday night.

Eastern returns to postseason play for the first time in 16 years

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, March 16, 2014

For the first time since making the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament in 1998, Eastern Michigan University will play in a postseason game.

Eastern Michigan guard Jalen Ross runs onto the court before the Eagles took on Toledo in the semifinal round of the Mac Tournament Friday night.

Five things to take away from EMU’s MAC tournament semifinal loss to Toledo

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 15, 2014

With Eastern Michigan University’s 59-44 loss to the University of Toledo in Friday night’s Mid-American Conference tournament semifinal game, here are five things to take away: 1.

EMU's second-half deficit too much to overcome against Toledo

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 15, 2014

Playing in its fourth game in five nights, sixth-seeded Eastern Michigan University could not muster a third straight double-digit come-from-behind win.

Eastern Michigan forward Glenn Bryant III (23) throws down a one handed dunk in the Eagles 69-64 victory over Buffalo in the 3rd round of the Mac Tournament in Cleveland Thursday night.

Eagles and Rockets meet for the second time in six days

By Eugene Evans · Friday, March 14, 2014

For the second time in six days, Eastern Michigan University and the University of Toledo will play each other.

Riley anchors defense in EMU's quarterfinal win over Buffalo

By Eugene Evans · Friday, March 14, 2014

Da’Shonte Riley proved on the court Thursday night why he was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Eastern Michigan guard Darell Combs (25) is fouled on a shot attempt in the Eagles 56-52 win over Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Eagles put together second-half comeback; advance to third round of MAC Tourney

By Derrick Vergolini · Thursday, March 13, 2014

Holding an 11-point lead, Northern Illinois University appeared to be in the driver’s seat looking to end Eastern Michigan University’s season Wednesday night.

Eastern Michigan guard Desyree Thomas pushes her way around the defense during the Eagles' 76-81 overtime loss to Northern Illinois on 10 March at the Convocation Center.

EMU women's basketball team ousted in first round of MAC tourney

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team was eliminated from the Mid-American Conference tournament on Feb. 10, losing in the first round to the No. 9- seed Northern Illinois University, 81-76 in overtime.

EMU center Da'Shonte Riley collects one of his three blocks in Eastern Michigan's 56-51 win over Bowling Green Wednesday night.

Da'Shonte Riley named MAC Defensive Player of the Year

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball senior center Da’Shonte Riley was named the Mid-American Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year Tuesday.

Eastern Michigan guard Cha Sweeney makes a tight cut to beat the defense during the Eagles' 76-81 overtime loss to Northern Illinois on 10 March at the Convocation Center.

Cha Sweeney named MAC Freshman of the Year

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball Cha Sweeney was named the 2013-14 Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year on Tuesday, by the league office.

The Eastern Michigan bench reacts after Karrington Ward hits one of his six three pointers in the Eagles 72-60 win over Central Michigan University in the first round of the MAC tournament Monday night.

Ward sparks second half run in Eastern’s opening round win

By Eugene Evans · Monday, March 10, 2014

Coming off a 20-point performance in Eastern Michigan University’s 77-66 setback to the University of Toledo Saturday, Karrington Ward matched that total against Central Michigan University Monday night at the Convocation Center.

Eastern Michigan forward Karrington Ward (14) puts down the two handed dunk in the Eagles 77-66 loss to Toledo Saturday afternoon.

Ward named to the All-MAC Third Team

By Eugene Evans · Monday, March 10, 2014

Eastern Michigan University forward Karrington Ward was named to the 2014 Mid-American Conference Third Team by the league’s head coaches on Monday.