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Daylen Harrison (35) drives the ball against the University of Michigan Dec. 20, 2012.

Eagles fall to Wolverines 93-54 at Crisler

By Al Willman · Friday, Dec. 21, 2012

On Thursday, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team became the University of Michigan Wolverines’ 12th victim, dropping a 93-54 contest at Crisler Arena.

EMU wrestling falls to Hoosiers by decision

By Raven Gardiner · Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team fell to the Indiana University Hoosiers Dec. 16 in their final dual meet of 2012 at Bowen Field House. The teams were tied 18-18 when the tie-breaker rules were brought out to determine a final winner.

Men’s basketball lose 74-48

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team went to Chicago Saturday to face the University of Illinois-Chicago, and left having only led twice. The Eagles suffered a commanding loss to the Flames 74-48.

It’s time to believe in our defending MAC champs

By Alex Alvarado · Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012

Believe it or not, not everybody is a fan of snow in the winter. Believe it or not, your stressful fall semester is just about over. And believe it or not, your Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team (6-3 overall) is undefeated so far at home this season.

EMU’s Taylor Bird driving to the hoop (Photo courtesy Matt Hicks | MSH Photography).

Women’s basketball break eight-game losing streak

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team snapped an eight-game losing streak Saturday by defeating the University of Missouri-Kansas City 74-69 at the Sweeney Recreation Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Wrestling helped Sulzer grow personally and athletically

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Aaron Sulzer is in his last year of eligibility as a wrestler for Eastern Michigan University. Even though this is his fifth year wrestling at the collegiate level and he started wrestling in kindergarten, he hasn’t always liked the sport.

Eagles drop home game to U of M, 55-43

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles lost a tough matchup in front of a predominantly maize and blue crowd of 636 at the Convocation Center to the University of Michigan Wolverines 55-43 Tuesday night. The Eagles are 1-8 on the season, while the Wolverines are 8-2.

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao sprawled out on the canvas following a devastating right hand blow from Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday.

Pacquiao’s latest loss a glimpse of his boxing future

By Antonio Cooper · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

“He’s knocked down, and he’s out cold! He’s knocked out!” was what commentator Larry Merchant shouted immediately after superstar boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao was sprawled out on the canvas following a devastating right hand blow from Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday.

EMU dominates at Eagle Holiday Meet

By Colin Maresh · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s track and field team started the season off Friday with a dominant victory at the Eagle Holiday Meet over Central Michigan University, Bowling Green State University, the University of Toledo and Oakland University.

Talented team suffers losing season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team set the bar high over the weekend for the school’s performance over Big Ten basketball teams. In the Eagles’ 47-44 win Saturday at the Convocation Center, they sent the message that the team was in it to win it.

Men’s wrestling split at U of M

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team walked away from the University of Michigan tri-meet Saturday splitting their matches.

Defense key in EMU win over Boilermakers

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

In front of 1,790 fans, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team earned the biggest win of coach Rob Murphy’s era thus far, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 47-44 Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Awards announced: Four EMU players get All-MAC honor

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

As the football season comes to a close, one thing remains for the Mid-American Conference teams not named Northern Illinois or Kent State.

No shortage of ‘MACtion’ with 7 teams in bowl games

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

It’s that time of year again in college football: bowl season. With seven teams representing the Mid-American Conference in bowl games, there’s a lot of “MACtion” to get excited about.

Detroit Tigers: Position predictions for 2013 season

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

After a strong postseason but a lackluster World Series, general manager for the Detroit Tigers, Dave Dombrowski, has a few holes to fill for the 2013 team. Here are my predictions of what positions they need to fill.

Men’s wrestling loses to OU Bobcats 17-16

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team opened its Mid-American Conference season with a loss against the Ohio University Bobcats 17-16 Sunday in Athens, Ohio. The Eagles are 3-4 and 0-1 in the MAC.

Women’s basketball falls to South Dakota Jackrabbits

By Colin Maresh · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s rough start to the season continued Tuesday with a heartbreaking 66-65 loss to the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits, putting its record at 1-7.

Men’s basketball loses to Syracuse 84-48

By Colin Maresh · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

In front of 20,822 fans, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell to No. 4-ranked Syracuse University Orange 84-48 Monday.

In response to coach English controversy

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

I’ve been getting a lot of feedback, positive and negative, about the Dec. 3 column I wrote about Eastern Michigan University’s head football coach Ron English, and I’d like to clear the air on a few matters.

Football fallout

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and football team announced Tuesday offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ken Karcher is “no longer a member of the EMU coaching staff.” On the heels of a 2-10 season, it was clear that a change needed to be made and Karcher ended up being the program’s choice.