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Eastern Michigan women's basketball team defeats WMU, 67-56

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

A 23-point performance by Tavelyn James led the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team to a 67-56 win over the Western Michigan Broncos (5-13, 1-4 MAC) on Wednesday.

Toledo hands Eastern Michigan women's basketball team second MAC loss

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team lost its second straight at home Saturday, losing to the Toledo Rockets 56-72.

Eagle Brandon Bowdry (above) struggles to get into position to shoot the ball as he is blocked by Nothern Illinois defenders Tuesday night. Despite Bowdry’s two free throws in the last five minutes, EMU lost.

Basketball falls 71-69, 1-1 in MAC

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team lost Tuesday night to Northern Illinois University 71-69 at the Convocation Center.

Huntley-Rodgers, senior guard, averages 9.5 points, 4.1 assists and 2.0 rebounds. She shoots 81 percent from the free-throw line. This is her last season with Eastern.

Huntley-Rodgers makes lasting impression

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011

Speed, personality, defense, energy and scoring; all of these qualities are wrapped in Sydney Huntley-Rodgers and make her a highly effective member of Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball team.

Brandon Bowdry (above) scored 19 points and made 13 rebounds Saturday at the University of Toledo.

Basketball team starts MAC schedule with 71-48 win at University of Toledo

By Jerime Crane · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team opened its Mid-American Conference schedule with a 71-48 win over the University of Toledo on Saturday night in Ohio.

Basketball wins sixth straight

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball extended its winning streak to six games and made its Mid-American Conference record 2-0 on Saturday by defeating the Ball State Cardinals 70-62 at the Convocation Center.

EMU reports women's basketball violated NCAA rules

By Ryan Larimore · Monday, Sept. 27, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University self-reported four NCAA rules violations by its Women’s basketball on Friday. The findings are the result of a two month internal investigation by the school’s compliance office. “We have taken swift and decisive action in this matter “ said Susan Martin, President of Eastern Michigan University.

Polish center aims for bigger role

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, April 4, 2010

Kamil Janton is a sophomore center for Eastern Michigan University’s basketball team. Born in Poland, Janton lived for seven years in Chicago, where he played basketball for Bartlett High School under coach Jim Wolfsmith.

Basketball reaches quarterfinals in MAC

By Rachelle Marshall · Sunday, March 7, 2010

With a career-high 27 points, Cassie Schrock carried Eastern Michigan University to a 66-56 victory over the visiting University of Buffalo on Saturday, helping advance her team to the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. Schrock is now fewer than 50 points away from becoming one of a handful of EMU athletes to score 1,000 career points.

Eagles lose MAC West title to Central

By Ryan Larimore · Friday, March 5, 2010

Just outside of his post-game news conference Eastern Michigan coach Charles Ramsey stood, his back against a wall staring blankly and attempting to come to grips with what had just happened.

Eagles working hard, "ahead of schedule"

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

At practice Tuesday night, heading into Wednesday’s contest against Ball State, Eastern Michigan’s women’s basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert had her 13-3 team running laps up and down the court.

She's Houdini with a jump shot

By Thomas Lieto · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

If you decide to go to the Convocation Center for any of the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball games anytime soon, don’t be surprised if you see a magician.

Sluggish start, poor shooting doom Eagles

By Thomas Leito · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

KALAMAZOO – In its Mid-American Conference opener, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team was never able to find its touch and couldn’t erase an early first-half deficit as it was defeated by Western Michigan 61-47.

Women's basketball starts cold, ends with win

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010

KALAMAZOO – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Western Michigan University 61-52.

Women's basketball overachieving

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

With a young nucleus and some new faces, Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert didn’t quite know what she would get from her 2009-10 squad. “Well we’re definitely ahead of schedule,” she said.

Jackson soars in NBDL

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

James “Boo” Jackson has come a long way since he was a freshman at Eastern Michigan University in 2000.

Notebook: Injured Dobbins expected to miss 3-4 weeks

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Carlos Medlock, Brandon Bowdry and Justin Dobbins are a formidable trio for Eastern Michigan University when they’re on the court, but they can’t seem to get healthy at the same time. Dobbins is the latest to suffer an injury. He fractured his fibula and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

Eastern Michigan defeats James Madison, 75-64

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Brandon Bowdry and Carlos Medlock stepped up for the Eagles (6-3) with the absence of injured Justin Dobbins.

Eastern Michigan and Rochester College players wrestle for the ball Wednesday.

Eagles offense is on a roll

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

With Wednesday’s 108-24 victory over Rochester (USCAA), the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team has been piling up the points in each of its seven victories this season.

Roundup: Minority football coaches on the rise

By Sports Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

The number of FBS minority coaches has risen from nine to 13 in recent weeks, USA Today reported Wednesday. Two minorities earned jobs for BCS teams.

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