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EMU guard Darell Combs (25) led the way with a career high 23 points in Eastern Michigan's 81-63 loss to Kentucky Wednesday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky.

Eagles fall to Kentucky, 81-63

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013

For Raven Lee and Karrington Ward, the environment of being at Rupp Arena appeared to affect their production as they combined for seven points in Eastern Michigan University’s 81-63 loss to the No.

EMU guard Mike Talley (1) sets up the play in Eastern Michigan's 67-58 win over Green Bay Tuesday night. Talley had 11 points and 4 assists.

Talley steps up in EMU's overtime win

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013

With the inconsistency at the point guard position all-season long, Mike Talley stepped up and led Eastern Michigan University to its first road win of the season 81-79 over Oakland University in overtime at the Athletics Center O’rena on Saturday. Talley posted career-highs in points (21) and assists (9) along with no turnovers. “I felt like I had to get my team involved today,” Talley said after the game on WEMU 89.1.

This marks the first time Lee has earned Player of the Week honors.

EMU point guard cruises as MAC West Player of the Week

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball guard Raven Lee was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week, the league office on Dec. 16. It was the first time the Detroit native has won the award in his career.

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Eagles win again on road, beat Loyola 82-64

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

With high tempo offense and suffocating defense, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team earned a non-conference road victory on Dec. 4 by defeating Loyola University 82-64, improving to 5-0 on the season for the first time since the 2004-05 season.

EMU's bench celebrates after a huge basket in Eastern Michigan's overtime win over Butler Wednesday night.

Women’s basketball beats UMKC, still undefeated

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team took on the University of Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos, winning 75-66 in a “home game” at the Activities Center on the campus of Madonna University in Livonia, Mich.

EMU forward Karrington Ward (14) scored 11 points in 22 minutes in Eastern Michigan's 69-57 loss to Massachusetts Tuesday night.

Murphy knows his team is in for a tough one

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013

Coach Rob Murphy knows Eastern Michigan University will be in for a challenge on the road against Purdue University. “Anytime you go on the road, it is [always] going to be a tough environment,” Murphy said.

Eagles let one slip away against the Minutemen, 69-57

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013

Coach Rob Murphy felt like Eastern Michigan University let one slip away against No. 21-ranked University of Massachusetts Minutemen at the Convocation Center Tuesday night. “I thought we were just as good and were the better team for a half, Murphy said.

EMU guard Desyree Thomas had 8 assists in Eastern Michigan's 101-52 win over Madonna University Friday afternoon.

Women’s basketball sets records with 120-35 win

By Brandon Ingram · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

With four Eagles having career days and doing it in record-setting style, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team broke its single-game-points-scored record by cruising to a 120-35 non-conference win on Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Lee scores 38 off the bench as EMU moves to 5-0

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

After scoring six points against Cleveland State University, Ray Lee responded with a vengeance by scoring a career-high 38 in EMU’s 74-69 win over the University of Texas at Arlington on Saturday night at the Convocation Center to move to 5-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 season. Lee was on top of his game as he went 5-for-5 from three-point range, 12-for-15 shooting and 9-for-12 from the foul line.

EMU forward Olivia Fouty had a double-double in last nights 81-76 overtime win over Butler.(33) had a double-double in last nights 81-76 overtime win over Butler.

EMU women move to 3-0 with a 84-70 win over Cleveland State

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Behind 19 points from redshirt junior Olivia Fouty, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team moves to 3-0 for the first time since the 2009-10 season with a 84-70 road win over the Cleveland State University Vikings at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Fouty scored 19 on 7-of-14 shooting, 1-of-3 from three-point range and 4-of-4 from the foul line to go along with five rebounds and four assists. “I am not as hesitant to get my shot blocked,” Fouty said about her willingness to go after the ball more on WEMU Radio’s Postgame. Freshman guard Cha Sweeney added 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting and 7-of-10 from the charity stripe to go along with four assists and three steals in 32 minutes. Off the bench, Jamaica Bucknor put a solid effort together with nine points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. For Cleveland State (1-2), juniors Imani Gordon and Cori Coleman each scored 15 points. Junior guard Kiersten Green scored 13 on 4-of-11 from the field, 2-of-5 from three-point range and 1-of-3 from the foul line to go along with four rebounds.

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