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The Student team (green) won for the first time in the 3rd annual game Thursday night at the Convocation Center.

Online Exclusive: EMU Students beat Alumni, 76-74

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

For two years, Eastern Michigan University students lost to alumni in the annual Students vs. Alumni basketball game. That changed Thursday, when the students left the Convocation Center with a 76-74 victory.

EMU forward Glenn Bryant fist pumps as the final buzzer hits signaling Eastern Michigan's 69-64 victory over Robert Morris Thursday night.

Lee scores a career-high 21 as EMU moves to 3-0

By Eugene Evans · Friday, Nov. 15, 2013

Redshirt freshman guard Ray Lee shook off a slow start and scored a career-high 21, including a three-point make over Robert Morris University freshman forward Jeremiah Worthem to end the first half. “I feel like we got over the hump because we’ve never played against a team that got into us man-to-man this season,” Lee said.

Fouty and Morton combine for 43 in EMU’s overtime win against Butler

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Redshirt junior forward Olivia Fouty’s game expanded as she made four three-point shots to lead Eastern Michigan University to a win over Butler University 81-76 in overtime at the Convocation Center. Fouty scored 20 and shot 6-of-10 from the field and took her game to a whole new level on this night with her outside shooting. “Over (the) last six months, Olivia has improved her game,” EMU head coach Tory Verdi said.

Students vs. Alumni basketball game heads to Convo

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

For two years, Eastern Michigan University students have been on the losing side in the annual Students vs. Alumni basketball game at the REC/IM. Senior co-captain Dominique Wade said he hopes this year is different.

Eagle forward Glenn Bryant throws down a reverse dunk in Eastern Michigan's 101-38 win Monday night.

PREVIEW: Men's basketball set to open regular season vs. Albion

By Al Willman · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team put on a strong showing in its only exhibition game of the year, with a 101-38 rout of Marygrove College on Monday. The team is setting its sights on the start of the regular season Friday afternoon against Albion College at the Convocation Center.

Freshman guard Cha’Ron Sweeney led the way for EMU on Tuesday with 20 points on 7-of-18 shots and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line to go along with three steals.

Women's basketball team defeats Wayne State, 85-76

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

Behind back-to-back three-point makes in the final minutes of the second half from freshman guard Haley Moore, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Wayne State University Warriors, 85-76 in an exhibition game at the Convocation Center.

Murphy likes to play the tough teams

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

The return of redshirt freshman guard Ray Lee and redshirt junior guard Mike Talley, who transferred from Duquesne University added much needed depth to the Eastern Michigan University backcourt this upcoming season.

Bryant out of courtroom, yet off the court

By Al Willman · Monday, June 3, 2013

After being arrested for allegedly choking his girlfriend on April 22, Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior forward Glenn Bryant had his case dismissed last Tuesday after the witness in the case failed to appear at the hearing, according to AnnArbor.com.

Glenn Bryant was suspended from the EMU men’s basketball team Wednesday following his arraignment on felony assault and domestic violence charges.

Glenn Bryant suspended from men's basketball team

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Late Wednesday afternoon, the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department announced the suspension of forward Glenn Bryant from the men’s basketball team following his arraignment on charges of felony assault and domestic violence.

Members of the men’s basketball team shoot around at halftime of the fundraiser game in the Rec/IM, which raised money for local elementary and middle school students.

Mentor2Youth holds fundraiser

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 7, 2013

The organization Mentor2Youth held a basketball fundraiser Saturday afternoon at the Eastern Michigan University Rec/IM to raise money for local elementary and middle school students, for whom the organization provides tutoring and mentoring opportunities.

“For my capstone communication class [that] I need to graduate, I need to work with a nonprofit organization,” senior center Matt Balkema said. “I chose Mentor2Youth. They work with local kids with troubled backgrounds. I figured I love being around kids, I love being a role model type so I figured why not.”

Basketball game to raise charity money

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 3, 2013

While the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball season is over and senior center Matt Balkema’s time with the team is done, he is still giving back off the court.

From left: Matt Balkema, Jamell Harris and Derek Thompson said their best memory was winning the MAC West in 2012.

Seniors reflect on accomplishments

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 24, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team had its season come to an end in the Mid-American Conference quarterfinals against Western Michigan University March 14. With that game, the college careers of center Matt Balkema, forward Jamell Harris and guard Derek Thompson came to an end as well.

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