Men's Basketball

Comeback isn't enough; EMU men's basketball falls to Illinois State, 87-81

The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team was in Normal, IL on Wednesday, Dec. 7, for a matchup with Illinois State University as the Redbirds defeated the Eagles 87-81.

Bates and Farrakhan combine for 51 points to help EMU basketball snap six game losing skid

EMU men's basketball team faces a tough loss

The Eastern Michigan mens basketball faced off against Florida Atlantic University on Sunday, Dec. 7, where they lost to the Owls, 101-73. 

EMU men's basketball fall to Winthrop in Cancun Challenge Finale, 101-87

All five starters score double figures in Cancun. Legend Geeter becomes eighth Eagles to record double-double in an international game. 

EMU men's basketball falls to Oakland, 92-90, in overtime

The Eagles go into overtime in matchup against Golden Grizzlies inside the O’Rena. Acuff records career-high 18 points while Bates added 19. 

17 second half points from Bates not enough; men’s basketball comes up short at Bradley

First-half woes plagued the Eagles as Bradley University used a 22-4 run heading into the break to cruise to the 89-61 victory despite Emoni Bates scoring 20 points for EMU.

EMU men’s basketball fall to Michigan Wolverines at Little Caesars Arena in Motown showdown thriller

14,204 fans packed LCA on Friday night in a highly anticipated matchup between the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team and the University of Michigan Wolverines, where the Eagles fell to the Wolverines, 88-83. 

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EMU men’s basketball claim victory over Wayne State in season premiere

To many’s disappointment, recent big-time recruit Emoni Bates did not participate in the first game of the season. Still, the player cheered on his winning team from the bench all night. 

A new era of men's hoops: A look at the 2022-23 men's basketball team and what’s to come for the ‘young’ roster

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team is set to begin their 31 game regular season on Nov. 7 inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center against Wayne State University.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosts annual Mental Health Awareness Week

EMU SAAC hosted its annual Mental Health Awareness Week Oct.24-Oct. 28. 

Emoni Bates scores 27 points at EMU debut; basketball team wins exhibition over GVSU

Emoni Bates and the mens basketball team made their season debut in an exhibition match aginst GVSU. 

New organization on campus creates safe space for Black student athletes

The Black Student Athlete Association is a new student led organization who represents the black athletes on campus. 

EMU basketball star recruit Emoni Bates arrested on gun charges; court date set for Oct. 6

Emoni Bates, former No. 1 basketball recruit out of Ypsilanti High School, faces two felony gun charges after an arrest Sept. 18, 2022.

Opinion: Top three "under the radar" moves of the 2022 NBA Draft

This year’s draft class is a big question mark. With many people believing that this class isn’t much to be excited about, there are also people speculating that this draft class could very well be a special one. Sports writer Blake McQueary provides insight on his top three "under the radar" transactions of NBA draft night.

Opinion: Emoni Bates's commitment to the EMU basketball program is the right choice

Eastern Michigan University received outstanding news on June 29 when Ypsilanti native Emoni Bates announced his commitment to the EMU basketball program, following an underwhelming freshman season at Memphis. 

Opinion: Top five potential NBA free agency moves for the 2022-23 season

Sports writer Blake McQueary takes you through the top-five potential moves we could see happen in this year's NBA offseason, while also giving a little bit of his prediction on each move. 

Opinion: How the Pistons should approach the off-season rebuild

Following a great NBA season, we are less than a week away from the NBA Draft. The offseason will be pivotal for the Detroit Pistons to further the roster rebuild entering the 2022-2023 NBA season. 

Opinion: Potential prospects the Pistons could draft with their first round selection

This past season for the Detroit Pistons was a season filled with hope. With the organization in the process of a rebuild, and rookie point guard, Cade Cunningham, leading the way for the Pistons, there wasn’t much to expect from the deteriorating franchise that is in the process of a rebuild. The only expectation to be met for the Pistons? Be better than the previous year, and that, they did.  

EMU mens' basketball claw their way to victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies, 74-72

Eastern Michigan University mens' basketball team (10-18, 5-12 MAC) hosted the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-18, 5-11 MAC) Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the George Gervin Above Center. Tuesday's matchup between the Eagles and Huskies marked the 50th meeting since 1999.