Basketball - The Eastern Echo

Eagles women's basketball falls to Purdue Fort Wayne, 94-49

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team suffered a difficult defeat at the hands of the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 94-49 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Thursday night.

Men's basketball falls to 2-2 after hard-fought battle with Cleveland State

By Hugh Thorp · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

Jalen Terry drops 25 points as men's basketball falls to Cleveland State, 71-63.

Career night leads EMU men’s basketball to 74-71 victory over IU Indianapolis

By Elena Davis · Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

Jalen Terry’s 28-point performance, including six three-pointers, gave Eastern Michigan University a 74-71 comeback win over IU Indianapolis, marking the Eagles’ second victory. The win also extended Eastern’s impressive 616-game streak of scoring at least one three-pointer, a record dating back to 2004.

EMU Women's Basketball vs. Bowling Green

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball falls to Michigan State, 95-49

By Hugh Thorp · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

Sisi Eleko scores 25 of Eastern Michigan's 49 points in loss to Spartans.

Sisi Eleko’s Double-Double Not Enough in 66-57 Loss to Alabama A&M

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

Despite holding Alabama A&M to 0/10 from behind the arc and a 33.3% field goal percentage overall, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fell to 0-2 with a 66-57 loss at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday afternoon.

Eagles Women's Basketball Falls in Season Opener to Texas State, 75-71

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024

Midway through the third quarter, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team was looking formidable, with a 17-point lead and a victory in the opening game of the 2024 season in sight. However, the Texas State Bobcats had other plans.

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball falls to Texas State in season opener, 64-44

By Elena Davis · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team had a challenging start to the season, losing 64-44 to Texas State in the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Conference Challenge. Despite a standout performance from Christian Henry, who scored 17 points, the Eagles struggled with shooting efficiency and fell behind early, allowing Texas State to maintain control throughout the game.

Christian Henry, Eagles shine in tune up against Central State, 85-63

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024

21 points from Christian Henry (Chicago, Ill./The Skill Factory/Panola College), 18 points from Da’Sean Nelson (Toledo, Ohio/Robert S. Rogers/Kilgore College/DePaul) and an additional 13 points from Jalin Billingsley (Cleveland, Ohio/Lutheran East/Georgetown) was more than enough to power the Eastern Michigan basketball team to a dominant showing over Central State in a preseason outing at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 85-63.

Jay Smith joins men’s basketball as assistant coach, player development specialist

By Elena Davis · Friday, June 14, 2024

Jay Smith joins men’s hoops staff as Assistant Coach and Player Development Specialist.

Womens Basketball Eastern Michigan vs Toledo

Central Michigan women's hoops claims intrastate rival victory with 64-60 win over Eagles

By Elena Davis · Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024

Central Michigan came away victorious over the Eagles at home, 64-60. Lachelle Austin led the charge with 14 points, followed by Tayra Eke who contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. Cali Denson also made her presence felt with 11 points.

Emoni Bates helps Cavaliers past Rockets, 99-78, for NBA Summer League Championship

By Blake McQueary · Monday, July 17, 2023

Bates finishes with 19 points to help the Cavs secure the 2023 NBA 2k24 Summer League Championship.

EMU men's basketball defeats Ball State - Feb. 25

EMU men's basketball secure win over BSU after second half comeback, 75-68

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team clutched their second win in a row against the Ball State University Cardinals, 75-68, during a Senior Day celebration for Derek Ballard Jr.

EMU women's basketball vs. Kent State - Feb. 25

EMU women's basketball out-shoots Buffalo in home victory, 61-57

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

The Eastern Michigan Univeristy women's basketball team defeats Buffalo, 61-57, after good shooting performance propelled the Eagles past the Bulls.

Opinion: Why LeBron James is the NBA's undisputed Greatest Player of All-Time after securing NBA All-Time Scoring Record

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

With LeBron James now officially being the NBA's all-time scoring leader, Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives his insight on why it solidifies LeBron as the NBA's Greatest Player of All-Time.

EMU women's basketball drops road game against Toledo, 84-64

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team lost to the University of Toledo in an away game, 84-64, on Feb. 18.

EMU women's basketball soars past Western Michigan, 68-58

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Feb. 13, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team (13-10, 5-7 MAC) defeated the Western Michigan University Broncos 68-58 Saturday, Feb. 11.

Women's basketball vs. Toledo on Jan. 28

EMU women's basketball soars over the Chippewas, 68-54

By Chandler Donckers · Monday, Feb. 6, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team secures win over Central Michigan, 68-54, following strong showing from sophomore class.

EMU men’s basketball defeats Ohio in back-to-back victory, 90-79

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University basketball team secured their second-consecutive win on Tuesday after defeating the Ohio Bobcats, 90-79, behind Tyson Acuff’s 29 points.

3 EMU women's basketball players score double-digits in game against Toledo

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fell to Toledo Rockets after overtime battle 79-73.

EMU women's basketball cruises past Western Michigan, 63-51

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023

The EMU women's basketball team traveled to Kalamazoo, Michigan to take on in-state rival Western Michigan University where the Eagles came home with a 63-51 win.