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EMU Hall of Famer Norm Parker passes away

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014

Norm Parker, a former Eastern Michigan University football and wrestling student-athlete and a 2011 inductee into the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame, passed away on Jan.

EMU guard Jalen Ross dribbles up court in Eastern Michigan's 56-51 win over Bowling Green Wednesday night.

EMU blows second half lead against Buffalo

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014

Despite leading by eight points with 15 minutes left in the second half, Eastern Michigan University (9-6, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) could not hang on as it dropped one to the University at Buffalo, 76-66 on Saturday at Alumni Arena. Head coach Rob Murphy knows this one could have been a winnable affair, but knows it can be difficult to succeed on the road. “On the road, it is always tough,” Murphy said after the game on emueagles.com.

Hart and Kirkendall added to Creighton's staff

By Eugene Evans · Friday, Jan. 10, 2014

On Jan. 10, Eastern Michigan University head coach Chris Creighton announced a pair of additions to his coaching staff.

Eagles outpaced by the Cardinals in their MAC home opener

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University head coach Tory Verdi knew the pace of the game was being dictated by Ball State University in the Mid-American Conference home opener Thursday night. Ball State outrebounded EMU in the first half 23-16.

The team talks quick before a free throw attempt in Eastern Michigan's 56-51 win over Bowling Green Wednesday night.

Eagles edge out Bowling Green in MAC opener

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014

Scoring 56 points Wednesday night in front of 1,205 at the Stroh Center, it was the second-lowest point total through 14 games for Eastern Michigan University. Yet it was enough to top Bowling Green State University in the teams’ Mid-American Conference opener, 56-51. “It’s always good to win, especially when you don’t play exceptionally well,” EMU coach Rob Murphy said.

EMU guard Cha Sweeney (24) drives to the hoop against Lawrence Tech Tuesday afternoon. Sweeney finished with 21 points.

Women's basketball to face Ball State University

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team is putting its perfect home record on the line Thursday when Ball State University comes to town. Tip-off at the Convocation Center is set for 7 p.m.

EMU guard Jalen Ross (21) scored 7 points for Eastern in their 92-54 win over Rochester College Saturday afternoon.

Eagles soar to screen

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball Jan. 25 meeting against Ohio University has been picked up by ESPNU, the league office announced Monday.

Swimming team attends FIU Invitational

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014

With a snow storm blanketing Southeast Michigan and much of the Midwest and Northeast, the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swimming teams resumed the regular season in warm and sunny Miami, Fla., at the Florida International University Invitational on Saturday.

Packers sign Gillett

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014

Former Eastern Michigan University starting quarterback and wide receiver Alex Gillett was one of eight players who signed with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday. Gillett, a 6-1, 214-pound wide receiver signed with the Packers as a non-drafted free agent on May 22 and was with the team until he was released on Aug.

What's on Tap?

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014

With the winter semester starting two days late and the polar vortex on the verge of being behind us, now is the time to venture out and see some EMU Athletic events this week: Wednesday 1/8 - Men’s Basketball at Bowling Green State University, 7 p.m. Thursday 1/9 - Women’s Basketball vs.

EMU's Jan. 25 home game against Ohio to be televised on ESPNU

By Eugene Evans · Monday, Jan. 6, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball Jan. 25 meeting against Ohio University has been picked up by ESPNU, the league office announced Monday. Ohio and Eastern Michigan will square off at 11 a.m.

EMU forward Natachia Watkings (50) goes in for the lay up against Lawrence Tech Tuesday afternoon.

EMU women off to their best start since the 2004-05 season

By Eugene Evans and Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014

Over winter break, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team went 4-0 improving its mark to 11-1 and 1-0 in the Mid-American Conference.

Eagles rout Rochester to end non-conference schedule

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014

Coming off consecutive losses to top-10 ranked teams at Duke and Syracuse, Eastern Michigan University returned to the Convocation Center Saturday seeking a win in its final non-conference game of the regular season. Shooting 59.6 percent from the field and outrebounding Rochester College 43-25, the Eagles splashed a 38-point win over the Warriors, 92-54. “To end the non-conference schedule with a convincing win is good,” EMU coach Rob Murphy said.

Two teams and countries come together in the Winter Classic

By Jillian Seach · Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014

With falling snow and sub-zero temperatures, two of hockey’s most storied franchises set the stage for a truly spectacular and memorable event.

EMU guard Ray Lee had 12 points in Eastern Michigan's 95-50 win over Concordia Tuesday night.

Turnovers lead to EMU's 70-48 loss against Syracuse

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014

After Raven Lee made a long-range shot from the wing to put Eastern Michigan University up 3-2, things turned sour as turnovers led to its 70-48 loss to the Syracuse University Orange at the Carrier Dome on Dec.

EMU forward Karrington Ward (14) scored 11 points in 22 minutes in Eastern Michigan's 69-57 loss to Massachusetts Tuesday night.

EMU falls to Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s poor shooting contributed to its 82-59 loss against the No. 9-ranked Duke University Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., on Saturday. EMU (7-4) went 21-of-56 (37.5 percent) from the field and 4-for-18 from long range.

EMU guard Darell Combs (25) led the way with a career high 23 points in Eastern Michigan's 81-63 loss to Kentucky Wednesday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky.

Eagles fall to Kentucky, 81-63

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013

For Raven Lee and Karrington Ward, the environment of being at Rupp Arena appeared to affect their production as they combined for seven points in Eastern Michigan University’s 81-63 loss to the No.

EMU guard Mike Talley (1) sets up the play in Eastern Michigan's 67-58 win over Green Bay Tuesday night. Talley had 11 points and 4 assists.

Talley steps up in EMU's overtime win

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013

With the inconsistency at the point guard position all-season long, Mike Talley stepped up and led Eastern Michigan University to its first road win of the season 81-79 over Oakland University in overtime at the Athletics Center O’rena on Saturday. Talley posted career-highs in points (21) and assists (9) along with no turnovers. “I felt like I had to get my team involved today,” Talley said after the game on WEMU 89.1.

Jenay Morton averaged 22.0 points per game and shot 35.9 percent from the floor last week.

Morton’s offense earns her MAC West Player of the Week

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University guard Janay Morton was named the Mid-American Conference Women’s Basketball West Division Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Dec. 16.

This marks the first time Lee has earned Player of the Week honors.

EMU point guard cruises as MAC West Player of the Week

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball guard Raven Lee was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week, the league office on Dec. 16. It was the first time the Detroit native has won the award in his career.