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
Men’s basketball
Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones
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
Royals win two in season opener tourney
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
Royals downed by CAC power Mary Washington in road opener
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
Runnin’ Royals picked eighth in pre-season poll
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
Runnin Royals’ 2016-17 schedule includes return trip to D-I James Madison University
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
Potential all-conference selection Maleke Jones grows into leadership role on the court
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
December 19 basketball doubleheader will be Alumni Appreciation Day
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
Royals men’s basketball team meets D-I James Madison University for the first time since 1975
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
Royals basketball begins season play with Jess Rheinheimer and the Jones brothers in key roles
Senior Jess Rheinheimer and sophomore twins Maleke and Jerome Jones lead the women’s and men’s basketball teams into the 2015-16 season with the first games of the season beginning in ... read more about Royals basketball begins season play with Jess Rheinheimer and the Jones brothers in key roles