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Senior Matt Balkema dreams of playing basketball professionally

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Matt Balkema, who wears the number 45 for the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, was a man of many talents in high school. A three-sport athlete, Balkema attended Cousino High School in Warren, Mich., which is about 30 minutes northeast of Detroit.

Men’s basketball crushes Crusaders

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Wins were hard to come by for Eastern Michigan University athletic teams over Thanksgiving weekend, but the men’s basketball team managed to defeat the Madonna University Crusaders Saturday 75-57 in front of 552 devoted fans at the Convocation Center.

Women's basketball falls to Terriers 66-55

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s late second-half comeback fell short as they lost to the Boston University Terriers 66-55 at the Convocation Center Friday.

James Still let go due to legal issues

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball player James Still, a junior, was dismissed from the team Nov. 16. Still and a fellow Providence College teammate were arrested in April 2010 for a felony count of assault while attending the Rhode Island Catholic and Dominican College.

Harris thankful for family, opportunities

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Thanksgiving is a week away: The time for seeing family, reminiscing on the things we are grateful for and eating many different kinds of food. Jamell Harris, number 32 on the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, said he’s definitely going to enjoy the day.

Basketball team prepares for MSU

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Following their come from behind 50-47 win over Northeastern University Nov. 11, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team turns their attention to the Michigan State University Spartans.

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Men’s basketball beats Rochester, falls to Gamecocks

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team opened the inaugural Ice Man Classic Nov. 9 with a 66-52 victory over the Rochester College Warriors. The Eagles then faced a 61-54 loss to the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks Nov. 11.

Women’s basketball kicks off season with win

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team kicked off their 2012-13 campaign Nov. 11 with a come from behind victory over Northeastern University Huskies by a score of 50-47 at the Convocation Center.

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Women’s basketball violates practice rules

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The NCAA announced further sanctions on the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Nov. 8 resulting from rules violations that took place during the 2009-10 season. The team had already imposed sanctions on itself; however, the NCAA handed down its own punishment on several individuals involved.

Men’s basketball beats Rochester Warriors

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team started the defense of their Mid-American Conference West title Friday in their 66-52 victory over the Rochester College Warriors at the Convocation Center.

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Watkins looks to honor her family and team

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Natachia Watkins changed her Eastern Michigan University basketball number to 50 in honor of her sister, who passed away after last season. “My sister played basketball in high school and college at Notre Dame College and she wore [number] 50,” Watkins said.

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Men’s basketball ready for regular season

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Coming off a decisive 82-38 exhibition victory over the University of Michigan-Dearborn Wolves on Nov. 2, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team turns their attention to their regular season opener against the Rochester College Warriors.

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Basketball wins exhibition game

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team won their exhibition game with a 77-57 victory over Wayne State University Nov. 6. Leading the way for the Eagles was redshirt senior forward Miranda Tate with 23 points and five rebounds. Junior guard Natachia Watkins wasn’t far behind, adding 10 points and seven rebounds of her own.

Women’s basketball begins new season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team enters the season as the defending Mid-American Conference champions, on the heels of a 23-9 record (13-3 MAC West) as well as the West Division title. They lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to the University of South Carolina by a score of 80-48.

Eastern Michigan University Men's Basketball team defeated BGSU at EMU.

Basketball enters season as MAC champs

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team enters the season as the reigning Mid-American Conference West Division Champions. On Oct. 30, the Eagles were projected to finish second in the west in the MAC preseason rankings, receiving four first place votes.

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Pistons work to rebuild team

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

The glory days of the Detroit Pistons from the 2004-05 seasons of the NBA are long gone. Today, the team is in rebuilding mode with young talent but very little experience.

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NBA’s top 10 most improved teams

By Ramone Williams · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

10. New Orleans Hornets Offseason moves – Drafting rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers, trading Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor and signing Ryan Anderson and Robin Lopez. The Hornets went through an abysmal season after trading Chris Paul in the 2011 offseason.

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Renowned journalist Beimeng Fu recalls her COVID-19 reporting experience on this weeks episode of Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences. Check out this latest episode on Spotify! Or you can listen to their full unedited conversation at the Eastern Michigan University Archive website.

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