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Men’s basketball crushes Crusaders

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Wins were hard to come by for Eastern Michigan University athletic teams over Thanksgiving weekend, but the men’s basketball team managed to defeat the Madonna University Crusaders Saturday 75-57 in front of 552 devoted fans at the Convocation Center.

Football’s Alex Gillett finishes last season at EMU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Alex Gillett is wrapping up his tenure as a leader on the Eastern Michigan University football team. With the support of his close-knit family and his life-long passion for the game of football, the senior has just finished his last game as a student-athlete at EMU.

Volleyball says goodbye to three seniors

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Four years at the same place with the same people has the inevitable effect of changing one’s life. This is true for the soon to be graduating seniors on the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team.

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Swimmer profile: Briana Emig

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Briana Emig is a senior freestyle distance swimmer for the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim team who comes to EMU from Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Wrestling loses to Golden Eagles

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

After the tough loss against Michigan State University at home, the Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team went on the road in the hopes of securing a win against the Clarion University Golden Eagles in their second dual meet of the season.

Women's basketball falls to Terriers 66-55

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s late second-half comeback fell short as they lost to the Boston University Terriers 66-55 at the Convocation Center Friday.

Eagles lose to NIU, finish with 2-10 record

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

A cold day at Rynearson Stadium turned even colder for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles when they fell to Mid-American Conference powerhouse Northern Illinois University Huskies 49-7 in the regular season finale.

Senior earns lightweight title at event

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

Dominance was the key word on Nov. 10 as Eastern Michigan University’s Mixed Martial Arts squad left their mark in Jackson, Mich. The EMU team dominated the Mad Men MMA Promotions event Downtown Beatdown. The team went 5-1. Senior Greg Calvert captured the lightweight title, and EMU’s first ever female competitor Lauren Foley successfully defended her Flyweight Championship.

James Still let go due to legal issues

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball player James Still, a junior, was dismissed from the team Nov. 16. Still and a fellow Providence College teammate were arrested in April 2010 for a felony count of assault while attending the Rhode Island Catholic and Dominican College.

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Eagles football earns second win at WMU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles (2-9 overall, 1-6 Mid-American Conference) get to keep the Michigan MAC football trophy after a 29-23 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos (4-8 overall, 2-6 MAC) Saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Harris thankful for family, opportunities

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Thanksgiving is a week away: The time for seeing family, reminiscing on the things we are grateful for and eating many different kinds of food. Jamell Harris, number 32 on the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, said he’s definitely going to enjoy the day.

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NFL fans remain unsure about who will make playoffs

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The NFL is more than halfway through the season. Some teams’ fans are making plans for the playoffs, while others are already taking a look at college football to see who their team can potentially select in the NFL draft.

Basketball team prepares for MSU

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Following their come from behind 50-47 win over Northeastern University Nov. 11, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team turns their attention to the Michigan State University Spartans.

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Football team anticipates MAC trophy again

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

After a tough loss to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, the Eastern Michigan University football team, 1-9 overall and 0-6 Mid-American Conference, will head over to Kalamazoo Nov. 17 to face their in-state rival the Western Michigan University Broncos, 4-7 overall and 2-5 MAC.

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