Giving up the first 10 points of the second period was too much for EMU's women to overcome in a 74-67 loss at Emory & Henry Saturday afternoon. The Royals had a five-game winning streak broken with the decision, falling to 9-5 overall and 4-2 in the ODAC. ... read more about Second period dooms EMU women in ODAC road loss from EMUroyals.com
Women’s basketball
Royals athlete of the week: Jonae Guest
Defense wins clash with Washington and Lee, 71-54
The Royals are catching fire. A lock-down defensive effort held visiting Washington and Lee to 15.5 points less than their season average as EMU's basketball women claimed an impressive 71-54 win at home Tuesday night. Now winners of five straight, the women, 9-4 overall, stand in second place in the ODAC at 4-1. ... read more about Defense wins clash with Washington and Lee, 71-54 from EMUroyals.com
Royals win sixth in last seven, 68-59, at Randolph
EMU's young basketball women are learning an important lesson – how to win ODAC games on the road. The Royals gutted out a 68-59 decision at Randolph College on Saturday, earning their second straight conference road victory and fourth overall. ... read more about Royals win sixth in last seven, 68-59, at Randolph from EMUroyals.com
Late half runs give Royals 10-Point win at Hollins
EMU's basketball women displayed a nice inside-outside game Wednesday night, earning a 60-50 road win at Hollins University. The Royals hit eight three-pointers, balanced with a career effort from center Jonae Guest (Dumfries, Va./Potomac), as they improved to 7-4 / 2-1 ODAC. ... read more about Late half runs give Royals 10-Point win at Hollins from EMUroyals.com
Royals get to the line in 81-70 win over FSU
The Royals tied a program record for free throws as they used the charity stripe to pull away from visiting Frostburg State on Monday, 81-70. The final 11-point lead was the largest of the game as EMU's basketball women won for the fifth time in their past six tries. ... read more about Royals get to the line in 81-70 win over FSU from EMUroyals.com
EMU women chase away Mary Baldwin at home, 87-33
EMU's basketball women used a balanced attack to roll over visiting Mary Baldwin University Friday afternoon in Harrisonburg, 87-33. Eastern Mennonite grabbed 31 offensive rebounds and never trailed in improving to 5-4. ... read more about EMU women chase away Mary Baldwin at home, 87-33 from EMUroyals.com
Fourth quarter surge leads to Hood’s OT win over EMU women
A 28-point fourth quarter helped host Hood College overcome a double-digit deficit, but they needed to dodge a bullet in overtime to hand EMU's basketball women a 72-70 setback Monday afternoon. With both schools out of session, the teams played a rare 1:00pm weekday game in Frederick, Md. ... read more about Fourth quarter surge leads to Hood’s OT win over EMU women from EMUroyals.com
Royals dominate from opening tip in 95-26 win over Trinity
Balanced effort leads to comeback win for EMU women
A huge third period propelled EMU's basketball women to a come-from-behind ODAC win over Roanoke College Tuesday night. Fueled by four three-pointers, the Royals out-scored their visitors 21-11 in the frame to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. ... read more about Balanced effort leads to comeback win for EMU women from EMUroyals.com