Basketball - The Eastern Echo

Weekend Recap: Eagles split games at Air Force Tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015

Hitting the road for its first game in the Air Force Classic Tournament, the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team (4-2) squared off and defeated the Falcons of Air Force by a score of 72-59 on Friday, but was then handed a defeat at the hands of Abilene Christian University by a score of 83-59. Victory over Air Force Junior Cha Sweeney led the way for the Eagles on Friday, scoring a game high 19 points including an 11 point first quarter.

Thompson's fourth straight double-double not enough in loss to Penn State

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015

Despite his fourth straight double-double, James Thompson IV and the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team could not defeat the Nittany Lions of Penn State University as they fell, 81-70, in State College, Pa. Saturday afternoon.

Morton scores 25 in victory over Oral Roberts

By Leveander Bradshaw · Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015

The Eastern Michigan university women's basketball team picked up a victory over Oral Roberts University on Tuesday evening, defeating the Golden Eagles by a score of 77-69 at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Thompson records third straight double-double in win

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015

James Thompson IV recorded his third straight double-double and Raven Lee returned to the floor following a six game suspension to help lead Eastern Michigan to an 80-73 victory over the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks on Tuesday night in Omaha, Neb. Thompson scored 16 points and 15 rebounds while Lee scored 17 points off of the bench. “Ray makes things a lot easier,” said EMU coach Rob Murphy.

Thompson notches 26 points in victory

By Leveander Bradshaw · Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015

James Thompson led the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team to another victory Saturday afternoon against the Madonna University Crusaders.

Thompson's 32 points leads Eagles to victory

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015

After suffering a loss at the hands of Michigan State on Monday night, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team came back with force and defeated the Marygrove College Mustangs, 108-64, Wednesday afternoon.

Eagles fall to Spartans 89-65

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team traveled to East Lansing to play against the Spartans of Michigan State University Monday night. The Eagles defense wasn’t enough to stop the no. three ranked Spartans as they fell 89-65.

Game preview: Eagles take on #13 Michigan State

By Candis Caldwell · Monday, Nov. 23, 2015

The Eastern Michigan mens basketball team continues its the season with a 2-1 record after defeating Siena Heights University by a score of 79-34 on Friday, Nov.

Women's basketball blows by TRGVU in win

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University womens basketball team continues to protect its home court on Saturday, defeating the Texas Rio Grand Valley University Vaqueros 78-56 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles (2-0) got off to a good start in the opening minutes of the first quarter going on a 10-2 run.

Eagles rout Siena Heights, 79-34

By Leveander Bradshaw · Friday, Nov. 20, 2015

Following a loss to Oakland, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team bounced back to protect their home floor as they easily defeated the Saints of Siena Heights University, 79-34 at the Convocation Center Friday afternoon.

Despite win, Eagles continue to struggle with fouls

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Nov. 20, 2015

Despite Eastern Michigan’s 79-34 victory over Siena Heights University Friday afternoon at the Convocation Center, foul trouble has continued to haunt the Eagles.

Eagles fall to Oakland, 91-81

By Leveander Bradshaw · Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team was handed its first loss of the season when they fell to the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies, 91-81, Wednesday night in Rochester, Mich.

Eagles win season opener over Hillsdale

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team received its first victory of the season behind Sweeney’s 25-point performance over the Hillsdale College Chargers, 94-77, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles would struggle early in the first quarter shooting below 40 percent from the field.

Eagles start season with win over Vermont

By Leveander Bradshaw · Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team secured its first victory of the season over Vermont 70-50 on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Convocation Center.

Ray Lee, third from left, was suspended indefinitely Friday for violating team rules.

Lee suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball guard Raven Lee has been suspended indefinitely for breaking team rules according to a press release from the Eastern Michigan Athletic Department.

Eagles adapt to new game rules in win

By Zachary Badger-House · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

Despite an offensive struggle for the Eagles, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Wayne State University Warriors, 70-43, Thursday night at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. The game introduced the NCAA's new 10-minute quarter format rule along with the foul penalty in each quarter.

Despite change, expectations high for men's hoops

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball coach Rob Murphy’s fifth season will get underway on Friday Nov. 13 against the University of Vermont after finishing last season with a loss in the third round of the Mid-American Conference to the University of Toledo.

'We're going to make some noise', MAC title and beyond?

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Women's basketball looks to build on an incredible 2014-2015 season by making a run at the MAC Tournament, with sights set on a berth into the NCAA Tournament, and with talent like Cha Sweeney, Janay Morton and Chanise Baldwin, coach Tori Verdi sees realistic opportunity.

Ward, Riley picked in NBA D-League draft

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015

Two former Eastern Michigan University basketball players were selected in the National Basketball Association Development League draft Saturday night.

Men's MAC basketball pre-season rankings released

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015

The Mid-American Conference released the pre-season rankings for men’s basketball this morning with Eastern Michigan University picked to finish fourth in the MAC West division.