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Daylen Harrison (35) drives to the lane, Austin Harper (3) looks on in the background.

Eagles come up short against Grizzlies, 59-57

By Al Willman · Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to the Oakland University Grizzlies on Saturday, 59-57 in front of 830 devoted fans at the Convocation Center. Saturday’s loss is only the fifth loss of the year for the Eagles and the first in front of the home crowd.

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Men’s basketball lose 74-48

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team went to Chicago Saturday to face the University of Illinois-Chicago, and left having only led twice. The Eagles suffered a commanding loss to the Flames 74-48.

Eagles drop home game to U of M, 55-43

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles lost a tough matchup in front of a predominantly maize and blue crowd of 636 at the Convocation Center to the University of Michigan Wolverines 55-43 Tuesday night. The Eagles are 1-8 on the season, while the Wolverines are 8-2.

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Talented team suffers losing season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team set the bar high over the weekend for the school’s performance over Big Ten basketball teams. In the Eagles’ 47-44 win Saturday at the Convocation Center, they sent the message that the team was in it to win it.

Defense key in EMU win over Boilermakers

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

In front of 1,790 fans, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team earned the biggest win of coach Rob Murphy’s era thus far, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 47-44 Saturday at the Convocation Center.

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Eagles lose to UW Cowgirls

By Colin Maresh · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team continued their early season struggles, falling to 1-6 after a 73-50 loss to the University of Wyoming Cowgirls Saturday at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, Wyo.

Senior Matt Balkema dreams of playing basketball professionally

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Matt Balkema, who wears the number 45 for the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, was a man of many talents in high school. A three-sport athlete, Balkema attended Cousino High School in Warren, Mich., which is about 30 minutes northeast of Detroit.

Men’s basketball crushes Crusaders

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Wins were hard to come by for Eastern Michigan University athletic teams over Thanksgiving weekend, but the men’s basketball team managed to defeat the Madonna University Crusaders Saturday 75-57 in front of 552 devoted fans at the Convocation Center.

Women's basketball falls to Terriers 66-55

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s late second-half comeback fell short as they lost to the Boston University Terriers 66-55 at the Convocation Center Friday.

James Still let go due to legal issues

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball player James Still, a junior, was dismissed from the team Nov. 16. Still and a fellow Providence College teammate were arrested in April 2010 for a felony count of assault while attending the Rhode Island Catholic and Dominican College.

Harris thankful for family, opportunities

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Thanksgiving is a week away: The time for seeing family, reminiscing on the things we are grateful for and eating many different kinds of food. Jamell Harris, number 32 on the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, said he’s definitely going to enjoy the day.

Basketball team prepares for MSU

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Following their come from behind 50-47 win over Northeastern University Nov. 11, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team turns their attention to the Michigan State University Spartans.

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Men’s basketball beats Rochester, falls to Gamecocks

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team opened the inaugural Ice Man Classic Nov. 9 with a 66-52 victory over the Rochester College Warriors. The Eagles then faced a 61-54 loss to the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks Nov. 11.

Women’s basketball kicks off season with win

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team kicked off their 2012-13 campaign Nov. 11 with a come from behind victory over Northeastern University Huskies by a score of 50-47 at the Convocation Center.

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