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Women's basketball

Women, men beat Kent, Ohio

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The EMU men’s basketball team used strong performances from the trio of Carlos Medlock, Brandon Bowdry and Justin Dobbins to top Ohio University.


MBR

Commentary: A cool Brees set to blow through Miami

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The New Orleans Saints will be Super Bowl champions. Yes, the same team that was once dubbed “the Aint’s” will soon be seen hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first time in the franchise’s 42-year history after they defeat the Indianapolis Colts. Don’t believe me? Well let’s take a closer look at the NFC champions who once flirted with perfection this season to see just what makes this team so special.


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Commentary: Manning will guide Colts to Super Bowl title

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Hypothetically, the Indianapolis Colts could be knocking on the door of the hallowed record of perfection heading into the Super Bowl. The Colts stormed through the regular season, winning 14 straight games until Jim Caldwell decided to rest his starters for the last two contests. Had the first-year coach decided to play his starters the whole game against the Jets in week 16, we could be looking at a run not seen since the 1972 Dolphins’ 17-0 season of NFL lore.


The Eastern Echo

Roundup: Men's basketball topples Akron; football has 24 new players for roster in 2010

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The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team defeated Mid-American Conference East Division leader Akron, 62-59, on Monday. The Eagles (11-10, 3-5) were led by forward Jay Higgins, as he hit five 3-pointers en route to 17 points. It marked the seventh time this season Higgins has scored in double figures and represented his highest point total in conference play thus far.


basketball

Roundup: Miami tops men's basketball

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The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team closed the gap on a first-half lead by Miami University (Ohio), but couldn’t get over the hump, losing to its Mid-American Conference opponent 61-51. The Eagles (10-10, 2-5) kept it close in the opening minutes, as the game was tied with 14:40 left in the half. Miami (8-13, 5-3) started to make its run soon after, scoring 31 first-half points compared to 14 for EMU.


Basketball

Eagles fall short vs. Akron 73-66

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Everything started well for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as it jumped out to an early lead over Mid-American Conference opponent Akron University. The good fortune wouldn’t last long, as the Eagles couldn’t overcome a late first-half run by the Zips, losing 73-66 at the Convocation Center.




Women Basketball Vs. Madonna

Basketball captain is Schrock solid

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The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team had some question marks heading into the 2009-10 season. With incoming freshmen and transfer players due to play roles on the squad, many weren’t quite sure what the team was going to produce. But one player who was a sure thing is guard Cassie Schrock.


Dobbin

Men's basketball defeats Ball State, 57-53

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The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team has had trouble getting going offensively in the past couple games, and Saturday at the Convocation Center was no exception as the Eagles scored only 16 first half points.


Girls Basketball

Women's basketball loses road game to BGSU, 83-71

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BOWLING GREEN, OHIO – In a struggle between first-place teams in the Mid-American Conference, East Division leader Bowling Green State University was able to come away with an 83-71 victory over Eastern Michigan University.



The Eastern Echo

Roundup: Dobbins back in the game

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The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team split its contests last week, winning against the University of Toledo 74-59, and losing to Northern Illinois 69-77. In the game against Toledo, senior forward Justin Dobbins returned after a six-game absence and scored 18 points to go along with his five rebounds.


Women Basketball Vs. Madonna

Eagles working hard, "ahead of schedule"

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At practice Tuesday night, heading into Wednesday’s contest against Ball State, Eastern Michigan’s women’s basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert had her 13-3 team running laps up and down the court.



Tavelyn James

She's Houdini with a jump shot

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If you decide to go to the Convocation Center for any of the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball games anytime soon, don’t be surprised if you see a magician.

Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan University adds women's lightweight rowing to sports list in 2026-2027" - Caleb Henderson

"Bits and Bytes 2025 features new technology to inspire middle school girls" - Gabriella Payeur

"'F1' is an action packed, visually interesting movie with an all right story" - Gabriella Payeur

"The Eastern Echo Honored at EMU Board of Regents meeting" - Allie Beecher