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Eagles Win MAC opener 67-56

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team opened up conference play with a victory over the University at Buffalo Bulls 67-56 in Ypsilanti on Saturday afternoon.

Eastern Michigan expected to hire UTSA’s Neal Neathery as next Defensive Coordinator

By Robert Hull · Friday, Jan. 1, 2016

Eastern Michigan is expected to hire University of Texas-San Antonio’s Neal Neathery as its next defensive coordinator.

Eagles earn fifth straight victory

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team continued their momentum heading into Mid-American Conference season by defeating the University of Detroit-Mercy Titans 85-68 in Detroit on Wednesday night.

Nazione scores 23 points in victory over Detroit

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team broke its nine game losing streak against the University of Detroit-Mercy on an icy, cold Monday night.

Former U-M Lineman Dan Samuelson Transferring to EMU

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015

Former University of Michigan offensive lineman Dan Samuelson has decided he will continue his collegiate football playing career at Eastern Michigan University in the fall.

Murphy visits roots with charity foundation

By Andrew Mascharka · Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015

When Rob Murphy isn't coaching his Eastern Michigan men's basketball team, he is giving back to the school and community that helped form him.

Eagles upset the Wolverines 64-63

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015

Christmas comes early for the Eastern Michigan women's basketball team as the Eagles upset the University of Michigan Wolverines, 64-63 on Wednesday night. EMU's defense allowed the Eagles defense to prevail over the Wolverines allowing only to score 20 points in the second half including six points in the fourth quarter.

‘Felt like a home game,’ as Baltimore welcomed Tim Bond back

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015

An alley-oop thrown to Tim Bond brought down the house in Baltimore, Md., Monday night. The 6-foot-7 guard graduated from City College High School in, “The Greatest City in America,” as Baltimore is nicknamed, where he led his high school team to a 27-0 record and a 3A state championship in 2014.

McCaslin relieved of duties for EMU football

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015

Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton announced that defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin was relieved of his duties in a press release on EMUEagles.com.

EMU knocks off Coppin State in Tim Bond's homecoming

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015

Tim Bond made his homecoming one to remember in his return to Baltimore, Md. having gone for 14 points, four rebounds and a couple steals in Eastern Michigan’s 73-62 win over the Coppin State University Eagles, Monday night.

Eagles cruise past Madonna, 104-45

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team used a stifling defensive effort to cruise past the Madonna University Crusaders, 104-45, in Livonia, Mich. on Friday night.

EMU issues update on "Bubble"

By Eric Coughlin · Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015

Eastern Michigan University will pay for repairs to the torn, deflated Indoor Athletic Practice Facility with funds from an insurance policy with FM Global, which includes a $50,000 deductible.

Reggie Bell leaving EMU Football

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015

Eastern Michigan quarterback Reggie Bell has played his final game as an Eagle, as it was announced Tuesday, Dec. 15 he wouldn’t be returning for the 2016 season.

'You can only play defense for so long': Eagles struggle against Louisville

By Andrew Mascharka · Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015

Despite early foul trouble, James Thompson was able to record his sixth straight double-double in Eastern Michigan’s 86-53 loss to the University of Louisville Saturday afternoon.

Fourth-quarter turnaround pushes Eagles past Monmouth

By Zachary Badger-House · Friday, Dec. 11, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball continued its road game stretch with a 78-68 victory over the Monmouth Hawks in West Long Branch, N.J.

Former EMU football player found guilty in OKC

By Drew Saunders · Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015

Former Oklahoma City policeman Daniel Holtzclaw was found guilty of multiple charges of sexual assault, Thursday. This 29-year old man, who according to CNN is half white and half Japanese, has been the center of another episode of the intersection between race and police in the United States. He is also an Eastern Michigan football alum.

Thompson records fifth straight double-double in victory

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015

James Thompson recorded his fifth straight double-double in Eastern Michigan men’s basketball, 86-58, victory Tuesday night against Rochester College.

EMU coach reflects on negative media coverage

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015

Following the win against Rochester College, Eastern Michigan men’s basketball coach Rob Murphy expressed his thoughts on the media about criticism regarding the scheduling of games this season. “I’ve been taught by experiences; from being a successful high school coach, working for a hall of fame coach, that you really have to ignore what the papers write,” Murphy said. “But we schedule the people we can afford to schedule, period.

Big fourth quarter leads to Eagles victory over Harvard

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team defeated Harvard University by a score of 85-81, being led by star guard Cha Sweeney who put 31 points on the board against the Crimson in Cambridge, Mass on Tuesday evening. Sweeney and Phillis Webb, who scored 18 points, led the Eagles (5-2) past the Crimson (4-5) in a comeback victory after a slow start that put Eastern Michigan behind 41-36 at halftime.

Eagles dominate to win third straight

By Evan Hensley · Monday, Dec. 7, 2015

Eastern Michigan started its Mid-American Conference schedule with a 30-3 win against the University of Buffalo (4-2, 0-1) on Sunday afternoon in Ypsilanti, giving the Eagles a three match winning streak thanks to strong performances from key members of the squad.