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Jamell Harris plans to continue professional career

By Charles Post · Sunday, June 30, 2019

Jamell Harris joined the Eastern Michigan basketball program as a freshman that knew if he worked hard enough, he’d earn minutes and work himself into the rotation. Four years later, he became one of the best shot blockers and rebounders in school history and helped bring the program their first ever MAC West division title.

James Thompson IV works out with Knicks and Wizards

By Tiauna Allen · Wednesday, June 19, 2019

James Thompson IV earned the opportunity to work out with the New York Knicks and the Washington Wizards this month after closing out his senior year with Eastern Michigan this past March.. As a former student athlete for the Eagles, Thompson left his mark on the basketball program, ending his career as the all-time leading rebounder in Eastern Michigan history.

Earl Boykins reflects on playing and coaching career

By Charles Post · Thursday, June 13, 2019

More than 20 years after his time at Eastern Michigan, the name Earl Boykins still means a lot to the Eagles’ athletics program. He helped put the basketball team on the national scene with two NCAA Tournament appearances in four years. In the 21 seasons since Boykins graduated from EMU, he’s had a successful NBA career with multiple teams and started his own AAU program named Boykins Basketball Academy.

Scott Wetherbee Discusses State of EMU Athletics

By Charles Post · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

The Eastern Michigan athletics program has seen some ups and downs in the last year, which includes a MAC Tournament title by the women’s volleyball team, an appearance in the Camellia Bowl for the football team, and a court ruling that forced EMU to reinstate the softball and women’s tennis teams.

Cincinnati and Iowa Face Off In NCAA Tournament.

Men’s NCAA Tournament Begins

By Charles Post · Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The first full day of the 2019 NCAA Tournament began on Thursday, March 21, as Minnesota and Louisville faced off in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. There would be 32 games played in the next two days at various locations.

Buffalo Men’s Basketball Wins Fourth MAC Title in Five Years

By Charles Post · Tuesday, March 19, 2019

The Buffalo Men’s Basketball team has won their fourth MAC Tournament championship in the last five years as Buffalo defeated Bowling Green in the title game, 87-73, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on March 16. Buffalo coach Nate Oats will be headed to their second straight NCAA Tournament after the win.

Eastern Michigan Men’s Basketball Season Recap

By Tiauna Allen · Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Going into its eighth season under head coach, Rob Murphy, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team had high optimism for the 2018-19 season. However, the Eagles finished the season with a 15-17 overall record. The team finished third in the MAC West with a 9-9 conference record.

EMU Men’s Basketball Loses Final Regular Season Game

By Hayden Vassar · Thursday, March 14, 2019

Eastern Michigan fails to pick up a win in its final regular season game. After a strong start on defense, Toledo proceeded to pick apart EMU from the 3-point line enroute to a win. As a result, Eastern will play Ball State in the first round of the MAC Tournament against Ball State.

EMU Men’s Hoops MAC Tournament Preview

By Hayden Vassar · Thursday, March 14, 2019

Previewing the Eagles’ first-round game against Ball State on March 11 at the Convocation Center. Eastern Michigan and Ball State have already played twice this year and the Eagles have won both occasions. It has been 21 years since the Eagles last won the MAC Tournament.

EMU Men’s Basketball Beats Ball State on Senior Night

By Tiauna Allen · Sunday, March 10, 2019

The EMU men’s basketball team earned their 15th victory of the season by defeating Ball State at the Convocation Center on Senior Night. The four seniors combined for 52 points in the 68-61 win. James Thompson IV led the way, scoring 20 points and grabbing 23 rebounds. He also broke the school’s 47-year-old career rebounding record. Paul Jackson and Elijah Minnie also contributed, combining for 30 points.

EMU Hoops Complete Comeback Against Northern Illinois

By Hayden Vassar · Sunday, March 3, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team completed a 75-69 comeback against conference opponent Northern Illinois on March 2, in DeKalb, Illinois.

EMU Men's Hoops Survives Broncos in Overtime

By Hayden Vassar · Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team defeated Mid-American Conference rival Western Michigan 77-76 in overtime on Feb. 23 in the Convocation Center.

EMU Men’s Basketball Falls to Central Michigan

By Zach Sturgill · Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

Paul Jackson had 19 points along with five assists and four steals for EMU (13-15, 7-8 MAC). James Thompson IV notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Elijah Minnie had 11, despite not being in the starting five like usual. Kevin McKay had the game-high in points at 23 and grabbed 10 rebounds for Central (20-8, 9-6). David DiLeo scored 18 and went 5-of-9 shooting from the 3-point range.

EMU Men’s Basketball: Looking Ahead

By Charles Post · Monday, Feb. 25, 2019

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team is fresh off a thrilling comeback victory over the University of Toledo, 76-69, after trailing by as much as 12 points in the second half. With just five games remaining in the regular season, the Eagles are gearing up for another MAC tournament run.

Eastern Michigan Overcomes an Early Deficit to Beat Mid-American Conference Rival Bobcats 66-57

By Hayden Vassar · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Redshirt senior Elijah Minnie led the way in scoring 19 points during the Feb. 12 game against Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. With the 66-57 win over the Ohio Bobcats, the Eagles move to 11-13 overall and 5-6 in conference play. Senior James Thompson IV had a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds.

EMU Men’s Basketball Bounced by Kent State

By Hayden Vassar · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team falls to Mid-American Conference rival Kent State University 71-58 in Kent, Ohio on Feb. 16.

EMU Welcomes Varsity High School Basketball

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Ypsilanti High School faced Lincoln High School in girls and boys varsity basketball on Friday, Feb. 15 at the Convocation Center. The Ypsilanti girls won 42-26, while the Lincoln boys slipped away with a 67-66 victory.

Thompson's monster day leads to EMU win

By Evan Hensley · Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

A dominant performance by James Thompson leads the Eastern Michigan Eagles over the Miami Redhawks, 74-57, in Oxford on Saturday. “James (Thompson) had one of the best performances that any one player has had during my time coaching tenure here,” said coach Rob Murphy.

Basketball: Spring Break Roundup

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

While Eastern Michigan University students took last week off, the men’s basketball team continued to work, but fell short by going 1-2 during the break. The Eagles began the mid-winter break with a 73-65 victory Feb. 21, on the road at Northern Illinois. Mike Talley scored a career high 25 points while Karrington Ward followed with 21 points. Both players also played all 40 minutes in the contest to help complete the season sweep over the Huskies.

EMU men's basketball team falls to Bulls

By Thomas Bieszk · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015

For only the second time this season, Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team lost at home, falling to the University of Buffalo 78-63. After shooting over 50 percent in the previous two games, EMU struggled only converting on 36 percent of its field goal attempts. “We never got anything going,” EMU coach Rob Murphy said.

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