Men's Basketball

Jay Smith joins men’s basketball as assistant coach, player development specialist

Jay Smith joins men’s hoops staff as Assistant Coach and Player Development Specialist.

Eastern Michigan men's hoops falls to rival Central Michigan in OT, 65-62; Eagles conclude 2023-24 season with 13-18 overall record

The Eagles finish the 2023-24 season with an overall record of 13-18 while going 6-12 through Mid-American Conference play. EMU has now failed to qualify for the MAC Tournament for four straight seasons. Head coach Stan Heath closes out his third season at the helm of the Eagles with a 31-61 record. 

Eastern Michigan hoops stuns MAC's top ranked Akron in final seconds, 61-60

Entering the matchup, Akron was on a 16-game winning streak at home. As the Eagles held Akron to just 60 points, EMU is now 12-2 on the season when holding its opponent to just 71 points or less. 

EMU men's hoops falls to Miami on Senior Day, 52-37; Eagles eliminated from MAC Tournament contention

With the loss and a win from Kent State University against Central Michigan University, the Eagles have officially been eliminated from MAC Tournament contention. 

Eagles outlast Bowling Green State in rematch behind Acuff's 34 points

Tyson Acuff gets the hot hand for the Eagles as he leads EMU past BGSU, 69-60.

Eagles Sports Tips and Tales

Eagles lose close call to Toledo, 91-87

Five Eagles finish with double-digit scoring efforts despite losing a nail-biter to Toledo, 91-87. Acuff notches his 25th straight game scoring 10 points or more.

EMU men's basketball travels I-94 as Western Michigan hands the Eagles their fifth consecutive loss

The Eagles are in a troubled spot as they sit at 8-11 overall, and 1-6 in MAC play after dropping their fifth consecutive game to intrastate rival Western Michigan University, 73-56.

Eastern Michigan men's hoops knocks off defending MAC champions Kent State after game-winning floater from Orlando Lovejoy

The Eagles get a game-winning floater from Orlando Lovejoy at the buzzer to knock off the reigning Mid-American Conference champion Kent State Golden Flashes, 71-69.

Eastern Michigan escapes a close one from Northwood, 67-64

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The sixth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU Eagles Fall Short in Hoops Showdown at Michigan, 83-66

EMU men's basketball falls to the Wolverines as Lovejoy notches his career-high points in a game while Tyson Acuff joins an exclusive group of players nationwide who have achieved six or more games with 23 or more points.

Golden Grizzlies ride stifling defense to blow out Eagles in the second half en route to 77-63 win

It was an instate battle on Friday night as Oakland University was in town for a matchup with the Eastern Michigan University basketball team where Golden Grizzlies junior Trey Townsend showcased his talents en route to a 22-point performance to propel Oakland over EMU.

Eastern Michigan hoops improves to 3-0 at home after defeat over Lake Superior State, 68-53

EMU men's basketball team defeats LSSU, making it 3-0 at home. Tyson Acuff scored 24 points to lead the team as being ranked fourth in the nation for scoring.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The fourth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU men's basketball secures home glory on the new Ben Braun court, 69-62

EMU men's basketball defends the new Ben Braun Court with a 69-62 win behind 31 points from Tyson Acuff.

EMU basketball court’s new name honors record-holding leader

Echo sports editor Blake McQueary sat down with legendary EMU men's basketball coach, Ben Braun, to discuss his coaching journey ahead of his court unveiling inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Eagles victorious in home opener against Georgia State, 70-60

The Eagles hosted Georgia State University in their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 11, as freshman Arne Osojnik and junior Tyson Acuff shine to lead EMU to a 70-60 win.

Butler builds early lead to cruise past Eastern Michigan University

The EMU men's basketball team opened their 2023-24 season inside Hinkle Fieldhouse with Butler University who sparked a 60-point second-half surge to put the Eagles away, 94-55.

Mid-American Conference announces full 2023-24 basketball schedule

The Mid-American Conference officially announced this year's 2023-24 full basketball conference schedule with the men's and women's teams hosting three doubleheaders this year, as conference play tips off in January.