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EMU forward Karrington Ward (14) scored 11 points in 22 minutes in Eastern Michigan's 69-57 loss to Massachusetts Tuesday night.

Murphy knows his team is in for a tough one

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013

Coach Rob Murphy knows Eastern Michigan University will be in for a challenge on the road against Purdue University. “Anytime you go on the road, it is [always] going to be a tough environment,” Murphy said.

Eagles let one slip away against the Minutemen, 69-57

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013

Coach Rob Murphy felt like Eastern Michigan University let one slip away against No. 21-ranked University of Massachusetts Minutemen at the Convocation Center Tuesday night. “I thought we were just as good and were the better team for a half, Murphy said.

EMU guard Desyree Thomas had 8 assists in Eastern Michigan's 101-52 win over Madonna University Friday afternoon.

Women’s basketball sets records with 120-35 win

By Brandon Ingram · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

With four Eagles having career days and doing it in record-setting style, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team broke its single-game-points-scored record by cruising to a 120-35 non-conference win on Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Lee scores 38 off the bench as EMU moves to 5-0

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

After scoring six points against Cleveland State University, Ray Lee responded with a vengeance by scoring a career-high 38 in EMU’s 74-69 win over the University of Texas at Arlington on Saturday night at the Convocation Center to move to 5-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 season. Lee was on top of his game as he went 5-for-5 from three-point range, 12-for-15 shooting and 9-for-12 from the foul line.

EMU forward Olivia Fouty had a double-double in last nights 81-76 overtime win over Butler.(33) had a double-double in last nights 81-76 overtime win over Butler.

EMU women move to 3-0 with a 84-70 win over Cleveland State

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Behind 19 points from redshirt junior Olivia Fouty, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team moves to 3-0 for the first time since the 2009-10 season with a 84-70 road win over the Cleveland State University Vikings at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Fouty scored 19 on 7-of-14 shooting, 1-of-3 from three-point range and 4-of-4 from the foul line to go along with five rebounds and four assists. “I am not as hesitant to get my shot blocked,” Fouty said about her willingness to go after the ball more on WEMU Radio’s Postgame. Freshman guard Cha Sweeney added 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting and 7-of-10 from the charity stripe to go along with four assists and three steals in 32 minutes. Off the bench, Jamaica Bucknor put a solid effort together with nine points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. For Cleveland State (1-2), juniors Imani Gordon and Cori Coleman each scored 15 points. Junior guard Kiersten Green scored 13 on 4-of-11 from the field, 2-of-5 from three-point range and 1-of-3 from the foul line to go along with four rebounds.

The Student team (green) won for the first time in the 3rd annual game Thursday night at the Convocation Center.

Online Exclusive: EMU Students beat Alumni, 76-74

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

For two years, Eastern Michigan University students lost to alumni in the annual Students vs. Alumni basketball game. That changed Thursday, when the students left the Convocation Center with a 76-74 victory.

EMU forward Glenn Bryant fist pumps as the final buzzer hits signaling Eastern Michigan's 69-64 victory over Robert Morris Thursday night.

Lee scores a career-high 21 as EMU moves to 3-0

By Eugene Evans · Friday, Nov. 15, 2013

Redshirt freshman guard Ray Lee shook off a slow start and scored a career-high 21, including a three-point make over Robert Morris University freshman forward Jeremiah Worthem to end the first half. “I feel like we got over the hump because we’ve never played against a team that got into us man-to-man this season,” Lee said.

Fouty and Morton combine for 43 in EMU’s overtime win against Butler

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Redshirt junior forward Olivia Fouty’s game expanded as she made four three-point shots to lead Eastern Michigan University to a win over Butler University 81-76 in overtime at the Convocation Center. Fouty scored 20 and shot 6-of-10 from the field and took her game to a whole new level on this night with her outside shooting. “Over (the) last six months, Olivia has improved her game,” EMU head coach Tory Verdi said.

Students vs. Alumni basketball game heads to Convo

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

For two years, Eastern Michigan University students have been on the losing side in the annual Students vs. Alumni basketball game at the REC/IM. Senior co-captain Dominique Wade said he hopes this year is different.

Eagle forward Glenn Bryant throws down a reverse dunk in Eastern Michigan's 101-38 win Monday night.

PREVIEW: Men's basketball set to open regular season vs. Albion

By Al Willman · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team put on a strong showing in its only exhibition game of the year, with a 101-38 rout of Marygrove College on Monday. The team is setting its sights on the start of the regular season Friday afternoon against Albion College at the Convocation Center.

Freshman guard Cha’Ron Sweeney led the way for EMU on Tuesday with 20 points on 7-of-18 shots and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line to go along with three steals.

Women's basketball team defeats Wayne State, 85-76

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

Behind back-to-back three-point makes in the final minutes of the second half from freshman guard Haley Moore, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Wayne State University Warriors, 85-76 in an exhibition game at the Convocation Center.

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