Basketball - The Eastern Echo

EMU's men's basketball undefeated in off-season

By Drew Conover · Monday, Nov. 20, 2017

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team hosted the University of Michigan-Dearborn for the team’s second match of the season Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Convocation Center. Unlike their match against Spring Arbor, U of M-D proved to be a more competitive opponent. In the first half, U of M-D shot the ball extremely well from behind the arc keeping them in the game. However, the Eagles proved to be the better all-around team, winning the game with a final score of 97-73. The victory starts the Eagles season off undefeated with a pair of victories at home.

Preview of the 2017-18 women's basketball team

By Joe Israel · Monday, Nov. 6, 2017

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball season began Wednesday, Nov. 1 with a 70-57 exhibition win against Hillsdale College. For the 2017-18 squad, there's a lot more to prove after a rough season last year had the Lady Eagles finishing with a 6-25 record in head coach Fred Castro's inaugural season.

Underwhelming season comes to an end in loss to Akron

By Evan Hensley · Friday, March 10, 2017

Back in October, the Eastern Michigan basketball team was predicted to win the Mid-American Conference West Division, but the team's season came to an end on Thursday in Cleveland when they fell to Akron, 79-62.

Shots don't fall in heartbreaker on Senior Night, 60-56 to UT

By Evan Hensley · Friday, March 3, 2017

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team was unable to keep its win-streak going as it fell to Toledo on Senior Day,60-56, on Friday night at the Convocation Center. Senior guards Willie Mangum and Ray Lee went a combined 9-30 from the field in their final home game.

Eagles end seven-game losing streak against NIU, 84-68

By Evan Hensley · Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team ended its seven game losing skid and picked up a win against the Northern Illinois Huskies at the Convocation Center on Saturday. A 22-point game by EMU guard Willie Mangum helped the lift the Eagles (14-16, 6-10) over the Huskies (15-14, 7-9) along with his four assists.

Men's basketball drops fourth straight to soaring Akron

By Evan Hensley · Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017

The Akron Zipps hit 18 threes which led to the 87-76 win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on Friday night. The Eagles (13-12, 5-7) won the rebound and turnover battles but were unable to keep up with jump-shooting of Akron (21-4,11-1). Akron had five players in double figures as the Eagles could not stop the offense of Zipps. EMU guard Willie Mangum led the way with his 22 points,five rebounds and two assists.

Eagles struggle down the stretch against NIU, 81-69

By Evan Hensley · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017

With a seven-point halftime deficit, Eastern Michigan was unable to come back and defeat the Northern Illinois huskies as the fell 81-69 at on the road on Saturday. Coming off a loss to Kent State, the Eagles (13-10, 5-5)| could not afford to lose a game to Northern Illinois (14-9, 6-4) who the team was tied with for second-place in the Mid-American Conference West Division.

Eagles Eye: 11/14

By Evan Hensley · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

The Eastern Michigan football team came beck from a 21 point deficit to become bowl eligible for the first time in 20 years on Election Night at Ball State.

Basketball falls to Pitt in double overtime

By Drew Conover · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

The Eastern Michigan Men’s basketball team fell in double overtime to Pittsburgh, 93-90, at the 2K Classic on Nov.

EMU Names Fred Castro Head Women’s Basketball Coach

By Zachary Badger-House · Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team held a press conference to introduce their new head coach Fred Castro at the EMU President's House Monday morning. "We are incredibly proud to announce Fred Castro as our next head women's basketball coach," EMU Athletic Director Heather Lyke said.

Release of the 2014 and 2015 athletic budget

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Eastern Echo received a copy of a 2014 and 2015 athletic budget from an anonymous source inside the Eastern Michigan Student Government.

Verdi leaves EMU for UMass job

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, April 9, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball program will look to fulfill their head coaching position after Head Coach Tory Verdi accepted a similar position at the University of Massachusetts.

Eagles win WNIT first round over St. Mary’s

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, March 20, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team advanced to the WNIT second round after defeating St. Mary’s University in the final seconds, 74-73, Thursday evening in Moraga, Calif.

Eagles fall to CMU in MAC tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, March 12, 2016

After being outscored 32-17 in the third quarter, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fell in its Mid-American Conference tournament semifinal, 86-71, against Central Michigan University Friday afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio.

Eagles' season ends in heartbreaker to Akron

By Leveander Bradshaw · Friday, March 11, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Thursday afternoon as they lost a heartbreaker to the University of Akron Zips, 65-63, at Quicken Loans Arena in the second round of the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Eagles advance to the semifinals in MAC Tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Friday, March 11, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon behind Cha Sweeney’s 29 points – defeating the Ball State University Cardinals, 67-53, at the Quickens Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Eagles off to Cleveland following win over Toledo

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team are returning to Cleveland after defeating the University of Toledo Rockets, 69-60, for the third time in a three week span Monday night in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

Eagles advance to next round in MAC tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team won its first round opener for the Mid-American ConferenceTournament over Kent State University, 73-60, Monday night at the Convocation Center.

EMU falls in final regular season game

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, March 6, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women's basketball team looked to end the regular season on a high note but ultimately didn't as they fell to Central Michigan University, 78-70, Saturday afternoon in Mount Pleasant.

Women's basketball assistant has winning bloodlines

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, March 5, 2016

Carly Thibault has never considered another career. The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball assistant has coaching in her blood. Carly’s dad, Mike Thibault (pronounced TEE-bo), is the winningest WNBA coach of all time, three-time WNBA Coach of the Year and currently the coach and general manager of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics.