When Andrew Thorne was fresh from high school and needed a lifeline in August 2009, two weeks before college move-in day, basketball coach Kirby Dean threw him one. Dean first ... read more about Andrew Thorne: From succeeding at basketball to wanting to help at-risk boys and girls, like he’s been helped
Despite never trailing in the first half, the Runnin Royals needed a late 8-0 run to force overtime before pulling out an 81-79 win at ODAC rival Roanoke College in ... read more about Yates jumper in overtime helps Runnin Royals to first ODAC win
On paper, it looks like the Runnin Royals have their work cut out for them this season. While they do have to replace three of their top four scorers, Coach ... read more about Men’s Basketball: Reaching their ceiling at the right time
Eastern Mennonite University set a new high for student-athletes named to the annual Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, as 80 Royals were honored. Last year EMU landed 61 on ... read more about Royals Set New High For ODAC All-Academic Team
Six EMU student-athletes have been honored by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID), being named to the Academic All-State Team. A total of 221 student-athletes, representing 37 schools in the ... read more about VaSID Recognizes Six Royals To Academic Team
Eastern Mennonite University’s athletics department has named 90 student-athletes to its inaugural Royals All-Academic Team. Each of the honorees has achieved a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.25 ... read more about Athletics Department Announces Fall All-Academic Team
Senior Andrew Thorne (Front Royal, VA/Skyline) grabbed an offensive rebound and R.J. Sims (Fort Washington, MD/Friendly) followed with the go-ahead jumper with 8.5 seconds left as Eastern Mennonite beat rival ... read more about Thorne and Sims Push EMU Past Rival Eagles, 72-68
The Runnin Royals survived in overtime Wednesday night, shooting 63% from the floor in the extra session to earn a hard-fought 91-84 win over Washington and Lee. The Generals got ... read more about EMU Men Hold Off Generals In Overtime, 91-84
The Eastern Mennonite men closed their first half of the season with a solid win Wednesday night, beating Mary Washington 79-71 in non-conference action. The Runnin’ Royals built a big ... read more about Royals Start Strong Against UMW, Head Into Break With 79-71 Win
The Eastern Mennonite men’s basketball team snapped a two-game losing skid Saturday afternoon, taking apart Maryland Bible College 112-61 at the Don Glick Classic in Bridgewater. All 16 Royals in ... read more about Basketball Men Roll Over Maryland Bible College, 112-61