Basketball

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.

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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.

Emoni Bates showcases superstar talents in Toledo; scores career-high 43 points

By Cody Almasy · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball teams drops road contest to Toledo despite Emoni Bates’ historic night.

EMU men's basketball game vs. NIU draws in record-breaking attendance

By Mackenzie Thompson · Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

The EMU men’s basketball team fall short against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

Women's basketball drops third in a row at Buffalo, 59-78

By Chandler Donckers · Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team (9-6, 1-3 MAC) headed to the University of Buffalo (8-5, 3-1 MAC) on Saturday, January 14, 2023. In the teams’ first meeting of the season, the Bulls handed the Eagles their third loss in a row, 59-78, and sealed their own three-game win streak.

EMU men’s basketball team drops road rivalry game to WMU

By Cody Almasy · Monday, Jan. 16, 2023

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team took on intrastate rival Western Michigan where the Eagles fell to Western, 85-79.

Eastern Michigan Vs. Central Michigan Mens Basketball

Bates puts on show to lead Eagles in 62-56 comeback win over Central Michigan

By Aminah Yesuf · Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Head Coach Stan Heath remains undefeated against Central Michigan as the Eagles pickup a 62-56 win over the Chippewas where Emoni Bates finished with a 20-point double-double.

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EMU men’s basketball falls to BGSU in MAC Opener

By Blake McQueary · Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

EMU men’s basketball drops MAC opener to Bowling Green State Univeristy, 91-65, inside George Gervin Game Above Center.

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