The offense is certainly working, as EMU's basketball men shot a season-high 55.6% from the floor in an 88-79 non-conference win at Averett Saturday afternoon. The Runnin Royals hit 12 three pointers and trailed for only 58 seconds as they improved to 3-2 on the season. ... read more about Runnin Royals shoot their way to 88-79 win at Averett from EMUroyals.com
Despite a record-setting performance from beyond the arc, EMU's basketball men couldn't stop host Guilford, dropping a 94-88 decision in overtime Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C. The Runnin Royals even their overall record at 2-2 in the ODAC opener for both teams. ... read more about Royals hot from outside but fall in OT from EMUroyals.com
Over the beginning of the EMU men’s basketball season, junior Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) has shined among the many returners. Jones was named the MVP of the recent EMU ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones
Eastern Mennonite won both of their games at the EMU Tip-Off Invitational to improve to 2-1 on the young season. Junior Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) tied an EMU record ... read more about Royals win two in season opener tourney
Playing in their 2016-17 season opener, EMU's basketball men didn't do themselves any favors in an 88-71 road loss to Mary Washington. The Royals struggled to stop their opponents from scoring while also being cold from both the free throw line and three-point range in falling to 0-1. ... read more about Royals downed by CAC power Mary Washington in road opener from EMURoyals.com
Despite returning all five starters from last year's team, EMU's basketball men were given no favors in the 2016-17 Old Dominion Athletic Conference Preseason Poll. ... read more about Runnin’ Royals picked eighth in pre-season poll from EMUroyals.com
A lot of things will look familiar this year for Runnin Royals. EMU’s basketball men return all five of their starters in 2016-17 and return a number of non-conference opponents ... read more about Runnin Royals’ 2016-17 schedule includes return trip to D-I James Madison University
Sophomore Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) has come a long way since his freshman year. Unlike some point guards who are simply role players, Jones has proven to be a ... read more about Potential all-conference selection Maleke Jones grows into leadership role on the court
EMU alumni are in for a pre-Christmas present this year. Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has announced that Saturday, Dec. 19, is Alumni Appreciation Day at the basketball doubleheader in Yoder ... read more about December 19 basketball doubleheader will be Alumni Appreciation Day
Keith Phillips was the head men’s basketball coach at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in the 1970s when Mike Fratello, an assistant coach under Lou Campanelli at nearby Madison College, wandered ... read more about Royals men’s basketball team meets D-I James Madison University for the first time since 1975