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EMU guard Mike Talley drives past Ohio forward John Smith (21) in Eastern Michigan's 58-56 loss to Ohio Saturday.

Ohio erases EMU’s 13-point lead for comeback win

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

With 7.2 seconds left, Anthony Strickland grabbed a rebound after Karrington Ward’s missed free-throw that would have pulled Eastern Michigan University within a point. He dribbled, trying to regain control near the out-of-bounds line.

EMU unable to overcome halftime deficit against Akron

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

A 20-point halftime deficit turned out to be too much for Eastern Michigan University as they fell to the University of Akron 78-68 in front of 609 fans at the Convocation Center. EMU (11-7, 3-2 MAC) pulled to within seven in the second half 11:50 on Karrington Ward’s three-pointer from the wing, but would get no closer. “We came out in the second half and made a push,” Murphy said.

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Grubb named EMU offensive line coach

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

Ryan Grubb, the offensive coordinator for the University of Sioux Falls has been named as an assistant football coach today. Head coach Chris Creighton said Grubb will serve as the team’s offensive line coach. Grubb was a part of for the University of Sioux Falls football staff for the past four seasons. “Coach Grubb is a perfect fit for our program,” Creighton said on emueagles.com.

Eastern Michigan distance runner Victoria Voronko sprinting into the finish during the 3000m run on 18 January at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in Ann Arbor. She finished second with a time of 9:27.76.

Women's track team finishes strong at Simmons

By Jillian Seach · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s track and field team took part in the Simmons Invitational on Jan. 18. The event took place at the University of Michigan and included athletes from Michigan, The University of Notre Dame, and Mid-American Conference opponent Bowling Green State University.

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What's on Tap

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

The polar vortex is back again, but the games continue on. Here are the EMU sporting events this weekend:

Eastern Michigan's Soloman Ijah fighting for the win in the 60m hurdles on 18 January at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in Ann Arbor.

Men's track team competes at Michigan

By Jillian Seach · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field team took part in the Harvey Invitational on Jan. 18. The event was not scored and took place at the University of Michigan.

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Report: WMU to hire EMU running backs coach Mike Hart

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014

Eastern Michigan University running backs coach Mike Hart has moved on from one directional school to another by taking the same position at Western Michigan University, according to school officials. Hart spent the last three seasons with the Eagles, two of which as the running backs coach. On Jan.

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Creighton receives his first three verbal commitments today

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014

Eastern Michigan University football head coach Chris Crieghton received his first three commitments for the 2014 season today, including two offensive linemen in-state— Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice High School’s Jeremy Hickey and Dewitt High School’s Christopher Bukoski.

Junior Mike Fisher (Saline, MI) won the 200 yard breaststroke (2:04.75) by 1.5 seconds.

Men's swim team sets MAC record winning streak

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014

The sound of water splashing returned inside the Jones Natatorium after a month-long absence as the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swimming teams played host to the University at Buffalo and Michigan State University Saturday.

EMU guard Mike Talley (1) tied a career high with 21 points in Eastern Michigan's 72-59 win over Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant Saturday night.

EMU holds off a late CMU surge to win 72-59

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014

Rob Murphy knows victories are hard to come by on the road and Saturday night was no exception as Eastern Michigan University held off a late surge from Central Michigan University and walked away with a 72-59 win at McGuirk Arena. “It’s great to get a road victory because they are hard to come by,” Murphy said.

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DeBoer and McKeefery added to Creighton's staff

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014

This past week, Eastern Michigan University head coach Chris Creighton announced two new additions to his coaching staff. Kalen DeBoer was named the offensive coordinator and Ron McKeefery as the Director of Strength and Conditioning on Jan.

Eastern Michigan distance runner Marina Manjon-Rivadulla takes over for her leg of the 1600m during the EMU Triangular on 10 January at Bowen Field House.

Women's track team victorious at EMU Triangular

By Jililan Seach · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s track and field team took a decided victory against in-state rivals Oakland University and the University of Detroit Mercy on Jan. 10. The schools took part in the EMU Triangular at Bowen Fieldhouse.

EMU freshman guard Cha’Ron Sweeney scored 25 points in 25 minutes played in Eastern Michigan's 101-52 win over Madonna Friday afternoon.

Freshman guard 'fearless'

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014

In February 2013, Cha Sweeney was cutting down the nets after winning a second-straight league championship with Toledo Rogers High School.

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