Wherever basketball takes R.J. Sims, he’s always asked a few of the same questions. “People that see me now ask what school I went to, and when I say EMU ... read more about EMU grad Sims finds home on court overseas
Men’s basketball
The Snack Shoppe Part II: Longtime manager Helen Ours talks about the favorite campus gathering place
Part I recalls the first snack shop, thanks to information provided by Janet Weaver Yoder whose father launched the enterprise. Now Helen Ours takes up the story. Say “snack shop ... read more about The Snack Shoppe Part II: Longtime manager Helen Ours talks about the favorite campus gathering place
EMU’s Latimer earns All-ODAC Third Team
EMU’s RaShawn Latimer (Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run) has been named All-ODAC Third Team in a vote of the league’s men’s basketball coaches. The junior was playing his best ball by the ... read more about EMU’s Latimer earns All-ODAC Third Team
EMU men exit ODAC tourney with disappointing loss at W&L
The Runnin Royals nearly erased a deflating final minutes, but a good-looking halfcourt shot from Isaiah Harris-Winn (Frederick, Md./St. Maria Goretti) rimmed out at the buzzer, leaving EMU with a heart-wrenching 70-69 loss at Washington and Lee in the ODAC Tournament First Round Monday night. ... read more about EMU men exit ODAC tourney with disappointing loss at W&L from EMUroyals.com
Royals dig a hole they can’t get out of at Roanoke
EMU made run after run in the second half, but couldn't overcome Roanoke's lead, eventually dropping a 75-65 decision on the roadWednesday night. Now 10-14 overall and 4-11 in the ODAC, the Runnin Royals were eliminated from contention to host an ODAC Tournament First Round game. ... read more about Royals dig a hole they can’t get out of at Roanoke from EMUroyals.com
Runnin Royals earn biggest win of season, 94-63
The Runnin Royals broke out of their recent slump in a big way on Saturday, shooting a season-best 57.6% from the floor as they blew past visiting Randolph College, 94-63. Snapping a four-game losing skid, Eastern Mennonite (10-13/4-10 ODAC) hopes to build a little momentum heading into the final week of the season. ... read more about Runnin Royals earn biggest win of season, 94-63 from EMUroyals.com
Royals Athlete of the Week: RaShawn Latimer
Men’s basketball player RaShawn Latimer (Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run) has taken on many challenges throughout the season. With a recent change of position, he has shown his determination to help the Runnin ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: RaShawn Latimer
EMU men cold in suffering 77-66 home loss to Roanoke
EMU's basketball men did so many things well. They held a potent opponent to just 40% shooting. They committed only seven turnovers. They grabbed a season high 23 offensive rebounds and won the battle of the boards, 50-48. ... read more about EMU men cold in suffering 77-66 home loss to Roanoke from EMUroyals.com
Jones leads charge in overtime win over SU, 101-95
When Jerome Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) nailed his fifth three pointer of the night with 1:19 left in overtime, EMU fans had a good feeling their Runnin Royals had finally gotten over the hump. The junior then finished off the night with a pair of free throws with 3.5 seconds left, pushing Eastern Mennonite to a 101-95 win over Shenandoah University. ... read more about Jones leads charge in overtime win over SU, 101-95 from EMUroyals.com
Randolph out-scores EMU men, 90-82
The Runnin Royals continue to put up points. The issue has come on the defensive end, where injuries seem to have hurt the men the most. Such was the case on Saturday when EMU put up 82 points, including a 15-for-37 showing from outside, but still got outscored in a 90-82 loss at Randolph. ... read more about Randolph out-scores EMU men, 90-82 from EMUroyals.com