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Eastern Michigan forward Karrington Ward (14) drives up the court in the Eagles 58-54 win over Norfolk State in the first round of the College Insiders Tournament Tuesday night.

5 Things to Take Away: EMU men's basketball team's season

By Al Willman · Saturday, March 22, 2014

Following the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team’s 69-56 loss to Columbia University in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, I broke down what I think are the five most important things to take away from the team’s performance this season.

Eastern Michigan forward Daylen Harrison (35) drives to the basket in the Eagles 58-54 win over Norfolk State in the first round of the College Insiders Tournament Tuesday night.

Columbia's 24-5 run in the final 9:10 ends EMU's season

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University could not hold a 51-45, second-half lead as Columbia University finished the game on a 24-5 run in the final 9:10 as its season came to a close with a 69-56 loss Saturday in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament at Levien Gymnasium in New York City, N.Y.

Morton jumps up for a three-point shot in the second half of the first round game versus Evansville on Thursday, March 20.

EMU rests seniors, wins first round of WBI

By Drew Dood · Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team won its first round game in the Women’s Basketball Invitational tournament on Thursday, in a game where coach Tory Verdi rested all of his seniors, beating Evansville University 78-65.

Eagles advance to the CIT second round

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Eastern Michigan University forced Norfolk State University into 17 turnovers in its 58-54 win Tuesday night in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament at the Convocation Center.

Eastern Michigan forward Glenn Bryant III and Lekan Ajayi led the pregame huddle before the Eagles took on Toledo in the semifinal round of the Mac Tournament Friday night.

Eastern returns to postseason play for the first time in 16 years

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, March 16, 2014

For the first time since making the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament in 1998, Eastern Michigan University will play in a postseason game.

Eastern Michigan guard Jalen Ross runs onto the court before the Eagles took on Toledo in the semifinal round of the Mac Tournament Friday night.

Five things to take away from EMU’s MAC tournament semifinal loss to Toledo

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 15, 2014

With Eastern Michigan University’s 59-44 loss to the University of Toledo in Friday night’s Mid-American Conference tournament semifinal game, here are five things to take away: 1.

EMU's second-half deficit too much to overcome against Toledo

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 15, 2014

Playing in its fourth game in five nights, sixth-seeded Eastern Michigan University could not muster a third straight double-digit come-from-behind win.

Eastern Michigan forward Glenn Bryant III (23) throws down a one handed dunk in the Eagles 69-64 victory over Buffalo in the 3rd round of the Mac Tournament in Cleveland Thursday night.

Eagles and Rockets meet for the second time in six days

By Eugene Evans · Friday, March 14, 2014

For the second time in six days, Eastern Michigan University and the University of Toledo will play each other.

Riley anchors defense in EMU's quarterfinal win over Buffalo

By Eugene Evans · Friday, March 14, 2014

Da’Shonte Riley proved on the court Thursday night why he was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Eastern Michigan guard Darell Combs (25) is fouled on a shot attempt in the Eagles 56-52 win over Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Eagles put together second-half comeback; advance to third round of MAC Tourney

By Derrick Vergolini · Thursday, March 13, 2014

Holding an 11-point lead, Northern Illinois University appeared to be in the driver’s seat looking to end Eastern Michigan University’s season Wednesday night.

Eastern Michigan guard Desyree Thomas pushes her way around the defense during the Eagles' 76-81 overtime loss to Northern Illinois on 10 March at the Convocation Center.

EMU women's basketball team ousted in first round of MAC tourney

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team was eliminated from the Mid-American Conference tournament on Feb. 10, losing in the first round to the No. 9- seed Northern Illinois University, 81-76 in overtime.

EMU center Da'Shonte Riley collects one of his three blocks in Eastern Michigan's 56-51 win over Bowling Green Wednesday night.

Da'Shonte Riley named MAC Defensive Player of the Year

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball senior center Da’Shonte Riley was named the Mid-American Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year Tuesday.

Eastern Michigan guard Cha Sweeney makes a tight cut to beat the defense during the Eagles' 76-81 overtime loss to Northern Illinois on 10 March at the Convocation Center.

Cha Sweeney named MAC Freshman of the Year

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball Cha Sweeney was named the 2013-14 Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year on Tuesday, by the league office.

The Eastern Michigan bench reacts after Karrington Ward hits one of his six three pointers in the Eagles 72-60 win over Central Michigan University in the first round of the MAC tournament Monday night.

Ward sparks second half run in Eastern’s opening round win

By Eugene Evans · Monday, March 10, 2014

Coming off a 20-point performance in Eastern Michigan University’s 77-66 setback to the University of Toledo Saturday, Karrington Ward matched that total against Central Michigan University Monday night at the Convocation Center.

Eastern Michigan forward Karrington Ward (14) puts down the two handed dunk in the Eagles 77-66 loss to Toledo Saturday afternoon.

Ward named to the All-MAC Third Team

By Eugene Evans · Monday, March 10, 2014

Eastern Michigan University forward Karrington Ward was named to the 2014 Mid-American Conference Third Team by the league’s head coaches on Monday.

Eastern Michigan head coach Tory Verdi doesn't look happy about the poor first-half performance of the Eagles during their game against Central Michigan on 8 March at the Convocation Center. The second half turned around, and EMU won 99-83 in an overtime thriller.

MAC Tournament Preview: EMU women’s basketball

By Drew Dood · Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Eastern Michigan Women’s basketball team will be participating in the Mid-American Conference championship tournament on Monday, March 10 at the EMU Convocation Center. EMU will be the eighth seed in the tournament and will be competing against the ninth seed Northern Illinois University. If EMU wins this game, it will go to Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena for the second round of the MAC tournament.

Eastern Michigan's Natachia Watkins beats the defense and scores during the Eagle's 99-83 Senior-Day win over Central Michigan on 8 March at the Convocation Center.

EMU women's basketball clinches no. 8 seed in MAC Tournament

By Drew Dood · Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team played its last two games of the season this past week, going 1-1 and clinching the eighth seed in the upcoming Mid-American Conference tournament.

Eastern Michigan assistant coach Mike Brown chats with guard Mike Talley before the Eagles took on Toledo Saturday afternoon.

EMU back in a familiar position heading into the MAC tournament

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 8, 2014

Even with 18 wins to close out the regular season, Eastern Michigan University basketball finds itself in the same predicament as last year— having to win five games in six days. Last season, EMU came up two games short in the Mid-American Conference tournament as Western Michigan University advanced with a 70-55 win in the quarterfinal round. This year’s journey for Eastern will begin in the first round of the MAC tournament at the Convocation Center Monday night against the No.

Eastern Michigan guard J.R. Sims dives between two Toledo players for the ball in the Eagles 77-66 loss to Toledo Saturday afternoon.

Eagles allow conference season-high 77 to Toledo

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, March 8, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s 2-3 zone proved to be effective in its first meeting against the University of Toledo on Feb.

Eagle Journey: Da'Shonte Riley

By Eugene Evans · Friday, March 7, 2014

Eagle Journey is a Q & A series in which Sports Editor Eugene Evans will get to know some of the Eastern Michigan University student-athletes and why they chose to come here.