For 30 minutes, Eastern Mennonite and Virginia Wesleyan went back and forth, locked in an intense battle packed with 17 lead changes and 10 ties. But midway through the second half, something changed. ... read more about Runnin Royals lose lead late to VWC from EMUroyals.com
Athletics
Season preview: returning men’s volleyball core has high expectations
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 picked fifth in CVC preseason poll
EMU's volleyball men have been picked No. 5 in the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Coaches Preseason Poll, which was released today. ... read more about Royals picked fifth in CVC preseason poll from EMUroyals.com
Soccer women earn Gold Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award
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
EMU men stung by Hornets in road loss
One had to figure EMU's basketball men were due for an "off" game. Unfortunately, it paired with an "on" game for host Lynchburg College, resulting in a 104-74 loss Saturday afternoon. ... read more about EMU men stung by Hornets in road loss from EMUroyals.com
Season preview: EMU track & field reaching for new heights as a team
With a large freshman class and new coaches at the helm, the Eastern Mennonite University track & field program is struck with a level of competitiveness that will continue the solid foundation that has been laid for the team. ... read more about Season preview: EMU track & field reaching for new heights as a team 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
Runnin Royals dominate rival Bridgewater, 87-60
The pre-game hype for Wednesday's rivalry game between EMU and Bridgewater never paid dividends on the floor, as the Runnin Royals scored the first 10 points on their home court and never looked back in a convincing 87-60 win. ... read more about Runnin Royals dominate rival Bridgewater, 87-60 from EMUroyals.com