Basketball - The Eastern Echo

Eagles advance to the semifinals in MAC Tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Friday, March 11, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon behind Cha Sweeney’s 29 points – defeating the Ball State University Cardinals, 67-53, at the Quickens Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Eagles off to Cleveland following win over Toledo

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team are returning to Cleveland after defeating the University of Toledo Rockets, 69-60, for the third time in a three week span Monday night in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

Eagles advance to next round in MAC tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team won its first round opener for the Mid-American ConferenceTournament over Kent State University, 73-60, Monday night at the Convocation Center.

EMU falls in final regular season game

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, March 6, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women's basketball team looked to end the regular season on a high note but ultimately didn't as they fell to Central Michigan University, 78-70, Saturday afternoon in Mount Pleasant.

Women's basketball assistant has winning bloodlines

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, March 5, 2016

Carly Thibault has never considered another career. The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball assistant has coaching in her blood. Carly’s dad, Mike Thibault (pronounced TEE-bo), is the winningest WNBA coach of all time, three-time WNBA Coach of the Year and currently the coach and general manager of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics.

Eagles spoil Toledo's senior night

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, March 5, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team completed its regular season sweep of Toledo, ruining senior night, with a 79-75 victory in Toledo, Ohio Friday afternoon.

Eagles’ defense prevails over the Broncos

By Zachary Badger-House · Thursday, March 3, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team forced 22 turnovers – sealing a victory over the Western Michigan University Broncos, 63-52, Wednesday night in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Game-winning three by Bond gives the Eagles win on Senior Day

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, March 2, 2016

After a sloppy first half, Tim Bond came in clutch as Eastern Michigan rallied behind Bond, who would score 11 points in the second half, including the game-winning three point shot to help EMU rally from being down 15 to Northern Illinois University Tuesday night at the Convocation Center. The Eagles won 75-71.

Ball State spoils Senior Day for EMU 67-63

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team fell in their final home game of the season to the Ball State Cardinals, 67-63, Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti. The Eagles struggled defensively allowing Ball State to shoot 46 percent from three-point range. “I felt our kids wanted to win so badly that we took ourselves out of defensive positioning because they were being overly aggressive,” EMU coach Tory Verdi said.

Ball State drains 18 threes; EMU loses by 36

By Leveander Bradshaw · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

Eastern Michigan was on the receiving end of 18 three pointers as the Ball State University Cardinals defeated the Eagles, 115-79, Saturday afternoon in Muncie.

Eagles defense propels them to fifth straight win

By Zachary Badger-House · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016

The Rockets went on a 15-4 run to close the game but it was not enough as the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team defeated the University of Toledo Rockets, 58-46, Wednesday night in Toledo, Ohio.

Mangum scores 16 in Eagles win over WMU

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team stifled the Western Michigan Broncos and performed offensively to win 73-62 Tuesday night in Ypsilanti.

Hot shooting leads to Eagles victory against NIU

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s team stifled the Northern Illinois University Huskies defensively on its way to victory, 84-60, Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti.

Nazione scores 21 in EMU victory

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

Despite freshman James Thompson's foul trouble, the Eastern Michigan men's basketball team defeating the University of Toledo Rockets Saturday morning, 91-85, in Ypsilanti.

Eagles win third straight, 70-55

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s defense prevailed over the University at Buffalo Bulls, 70-55, Wednesday night in Buffalo.

Thompson ejected in loss to Ohio

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

Coming off two straight wins, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team was handed a 22-point defeat at the hands of the University of Ohio Bobcats Tuesday night in Athens, Ohio.

Sweeney scores 24 in victory over Miami (OH)

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016

The Eagles defense forced 29 turnovers as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Miami (OH) University RedHawks, 70-46, Saturday afternoon in Oxford, OH.

Thompson big in Eagles 75-70 win

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

Coming off a win against Central Michigan University, the Eastern Michigan men's basketball team continued its momentum when they beat the Kent State University Golden Flashes, 75-70, Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti.

Eagles sweep CMU in season series

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

Coming off the loss to State University at Buffalo, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team regained momentum by completing the season sweep of Central Michigan, 71-56, Tuesday night in Ypsilanti.

From Tuesday Dec. 8 against Rochester College

Empty Seats: The Athletic Department's Battle to Fill The Convo For Basketball Games

By Eric Coughlin and Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Feb. 8, 2016

Despite regularly winning, attendance numbers over the years have been dropping at Eastern basketball games. According to the NCAA, since EMU moved to the Convocation Center in 1998, men’s basketball attendance has averaged 1,509 fans per game and only 892 over the last three seasons. From 1982-1998, when EMU played at the 5,400-seat Bowen Field House located on campus, EMU men’s basketball averaged 2,897 fans per game.