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Watkins looks to honor her family and team

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Natachia Watkins changed her Eastern Michigan University basketball number to 50 in honor of her sister, who passed away after last season. “My sister played basketball in high school and college at Notre Dame College and she wore [number] 50,” Watkins said.

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Men’s basketball ready for regular season

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Coming off a decisive 82-38 exhibition victory over the University of Michigan-Dearborn Wolves on Nov. 2, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team turns their attention to their regular season opener against the Rochester College Warriors.

Bronson Hill on and off the football field

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Grand Rapids, Mich. native and Eastern Michigan University sophomore Bronson Hill, number 30 on EMU’s football team, turned heads with his breakout performance against the Toledo Rockets.

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EMU football team prepares for a big win against CMU

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The time has finally come. It’s rivalry week in Ypsilanti as the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6 overall, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) come to town to take on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-8 overall, 0-5 MAC), who are the reigning Michigan MAC football champions after beating CMU and Western Michigan University last season.

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Basketball wins exhibition game

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team won their exhibition game with a 77-57 victory over Wayne State University Nov. 6. Leading the way for the Eagles was redshirt senior forward Miranda Tate with 23 points and five rebounds. Junior guard Natachia Watkins wasn’t far behind, adding 10 points and seven rebounds of her own.

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Novice 4 places 2nd in Tennessee regatta

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s rowing team boat novice 4 earned second place in the event at the country’s second largest regatta, the Head of the Hooch, in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. 3 – 4.

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Volleyball defeats Kent State

By Raven Gardiner · Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team shone against the Kent State University Golden Flashes at the Convocation Center Nov 3. This was the Eagles’ first time playing against KSU this season, but that didn’t stop them from taking three consecutive sets from the Flashes (25-14, 25-18, 25-14).

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Freshman places 1st at wrestling tourney

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team kicked off their season with the 21st EMU Open at Bowen Field House Nov. 3. The tournament played host to over 450 wrestlers and well over 25 schools across the country, including nationally ranked wrestlers. The NCAA Divisions l, 2 and 3 were also represented.

Iaquaniello leads volleyball to CMU victory

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team won an important match against Central Michigan University Nov. 1 in straight sets (25-19, 27-25, 25-19). The victory brought the Eagles’ record to 16-13 (6-7 Mid-American Conference West), while the Chippewas saw their record fall to 12-12 (6-7 MAC) with their sixth loss in a row.

Women’s basketball begins new season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team enters the season as the defending Mid-American Conference champions, on the heels of a 23-9 record (13-3 MAC West) as well as the West Division title. They lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to the University of South Carolina by a score of 80-48.

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Wrestling prepares for a strong season

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

As the Eastern Michigan University football, soccer and volleyball seasons draw to a close, other sports are opening their competitive season and getting ready for the spotlight, such as the EMU men’s wrestling team.

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EMU football to face Ohio Bobcats Thursday night

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

After their offense hit a speed bump at Bowling Green State University, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles football team (1-7 overall, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) has a Thursday, Nov. 1 game in Athens, Ohio against the Ohio Bobcats (7-1 overall, 3-1 MAC).

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Volleyball needs win to secure playoff spot

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

With four matches remaining in the regular season, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team knows they need to win now in order to earn the final playoff spot in the Mid-American Conference West Division.

Eastern Michigan University Men's Basketball team defeated BGSU at EMU.

Basketball enters season as MAC champs

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team enters the season as the reigning Mid-American Conference West Division Champions. On Oct. 30, the Eagles were projected to finish second in the west in the MAC preseason rankings, receiving four first place votes.

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