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De’Ja Wills

Multitalented guard Wills even has time to rap

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011

She is efficient. She is a clutch scorer. She has basketball I.Q. She is competitive. She is a leader by nature. She is a demanding defender. She brings laughter to her teammates. She is a critical part of the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team.

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Eagles finish fourth in gymnastics tourney

By Eitan Mendelson · Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team placed fourth (188.975) in the annual Redbird Quad Tournament Sunday hosted by second place finisher Illinois State University (192.025). MAC-rival Central Michigan University was also there and placed first (193.375), with University of Chicago-Illinois (189.975) , taking third.

Swimming’s dual-meet streak hits 58 in MAC

Swimming's dual-meet streak hits 58 in MAC

By Jerime Crane · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team handed the University of Buffalo its first loss of the season by winning, 164-136, Saturday afternoon at Jones Natatorium.

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No. 1 OSU undefeated in Big Ten

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

College basketball’s top three seeds were on showcase Saturday, with one team pulling off the victory on a day of upsets. No. 1 Ohio State remains unbeaten, as it defeated host and No. 22 Illinois, 73-68, improving its record to 20-0 and 7-0 in the Big Ten play.

EMU men's basketball team falls to Ball State, 60-51

By Jerime Crane · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

Another poor shooting game for the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team resulted in a 60-51 loss to Mid-American Conference West Division leader Ball State University on Wednesday night at the Convocation Center.

Leading scorer Brandon Bowdry, shown in an earlier game, was suspended for “conduct detrimental to the team.” The Eagles shot 36 percent from the field, losing 65-48 at Western Michigan on Sunday.

Basketball falls to WMU as Bowdry is suspended

By Arturo Rodriguez and Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

Sports Roundup The Eagles lost 65-48 to Western Michigan on Sunday when they were forced to play without the team’s leading scorer, Brandon Bowdry. Bowdry was suspended due to “conduct detrimental to the team.” The Eagles played poorly on offense, shooting 36 percent from the field, turning the ball over 17 times. Western Michigan rebounded the Eagles, 46-30.

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Packers still look good vs. Bears

By Nick Schlain · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

Last weekend, we almost had four NFL playoff games that made sense. On Saturday, Pittsburgh took care of business at home and beat the Ravens; Aaron Rodgers was able to throw at will against Atlanta’s secondary as the Packers rolled to victory. Sunday afternoon, the Bears beat the Seahawks despite a very interestingly coached fourth quarter.

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Hall of Fame vote overlooks former Tigers

By Nick Schlain · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame recently concluded a vote by the Baseball Writers Association of America. The voting process has been the subject of great scrutiny. despite electing two deserving candidates in second baseman Roberto Alomar and starting pitcher Bert Blyleven, the process is still a mess.

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