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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.

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.

Four EMU wrestlers earn top three positions in MSU Open

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Over 29 school teams across the country, including the Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team, traveled to East Lansing, Mich. to compete Nov. 11 in the MSU Open hosted by Michigan State University.

Men’s basketball beats Rochester, falls to Gamecocks

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team opened the inaugural Ice Man Classic Nov. 9 with a 66-52 victory over the Rochester College Warriors. The Eagles then faced a 61-54 loss to the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks Nov. 11.

Women’s basketball kicks off season with win

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team kicked off their 2012-13 campaign Nov. 11 with a come from behind victory over Northeastern University Huskies by a score of 50-47 at the Convocation Center.

Volleyball player profile: Redshirt junior Carolyn Steger

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

Carolyn Steger is a redshirt junior who wears number three for the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team. She comes to EMU from Wexford, Pa., which is about 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh.

Eagles lose in straight set to BSU

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team lost a tough straight set match (23-25, 22-25, 28-30) to the Ball State University Cardinals Nov. 9. The loss brings their record to 17-14 (7-8 Mid-American Conference).

Volleyball team wins final match of season

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team won their final match of the regular season Nov. 10 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles celebrated Senior Night with a 3-2 win against the University of Toledo Rockets (29-27, 23-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15-11).

Football team loses to Chippewas 34-31

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

So close. The Eastern Michigan University football team had victory escape them again in the second half of their 34-31 home loss to their Mid-American Conference rival the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Eagles are now 1-9 (0-6 MAC) on the season while CMU is 4-6 (2-4 MAC).

Women’s basketball violates practice rules

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The NCAA announced further sanctions on the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Nov. 8 resulting from rules violations that took place during the 2009-10 season. The team had already imposed sanctions on itself; however, the NCAA handed down its own punishment on several individuals involved.

Men’s basketball beats Rochester Warriors

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team started the defense of their Mid-American Conference West title Friday in their 66-52 victory over the Rochester College Warriors at the Convocation Center.

NCAA reprimands former EMU women's basketball coach

By Al Willman · Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012

The NCAA announced further sanctions on the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Nov. 8 resulting from rules violations that took place during the 2009-10 season. The team had already imposed sanctions on itself, however, the NCAA handed down its own punishment on several individuals involved.

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.

Cross country teams will compete in NCAA regional

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Madison, Wis. Nov. 9 to participate in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional.

Women’s volleyball set to finish season strong

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

To close the regular season, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team will take on the Ball State Cardinals and the Toledo Rockets Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, respectively.

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.

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.

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.

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.