It took Jonae Guest nearly all four years to do what any college basketball player should be able to do. Guest logged at least 24 minutes of playing time in ... read more about After summer conditioning, EMU’s Guest finding home on court
Athletics
Royals shut out Hollins in first period for defensive win
EMU's basketball women turned smothering defense into a win on Saturday, beating Hollins by a final of 44-34 in Yoder Arena. The Royals shut out their visitors through the opening period and never trailed as they improved to 10-6 overall and 5-3 in the ODAC. ... read more about Royals shut out Hollins in first period for defensive win from EMUroyals.com
EMU volleyball men impressive in home tri-match
The Royals split their second straight weekend homestand on Saturday, settling at 2-2 on the year. After a quick sweep of Lancaster Bible in the nightcap, Eastern Mennonite is now 2-0 against Division III competition this season. ... read more about EMU volleyball men impressive in home tri-match 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
Royals Athlete of the Week: Myneshia Walker
Coming into this year, EMU women’s basketball coach Kevin Griffin knew junior Myneshia Walker (Freeman, Va./Brunswick) would be a key player for his team. Midway through the season, Myneshia has ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Myneshia Walker
Kearns’ three free throws with 0.4 left sink Runnin Royals, 86-85
The 344 in attendance in Yoder Arena Wednesday night experienced the full gamut of emotions, from joy to sadness, elation to frustration, and everywhere in between. And that was just in the final five seconds. ... read more about Kearns’ three free throws with 0.4 left sink Runnin Royals, 86-85 from EMUroyals.com
Eagles use big third to get past EMU, 84-74
A bad stretch in the third period out-did a good start for EMU's basketball women, as they dropped a frustrating 84-74 decision at rival Bridgewater College Tuesday night. ... read more about Eagles use big third to get past EMU, 84-74 from EMUroyals.com
Second period dooms EMU women in ODAC road loss
Giving up the first 10 points of the second period was too much for EMU's women to overcome in a 74-67 loss at Emory & Henry Saturday afternoon. The Royals had a five-game winning streak broken with the decision, falling to 9-5 overall and 4-2 in the ODAC. ... read more about Second period dooms EMU women in ODAC road loss from EMUroyals.com
EMU men storm back to win at H-SC, 74-68
The Runnin Royals ended the game on a 33-12 run, picking up a 74-68 road win at Hampden-Sydney Saturday afternoon. EMU's basketball men (8-7/2-4 ODAC) got a much-needed victory in the rigorous Old Dominion Athletic Conference, snapping a two-game skid. ... read more about EMU men storm back to win at H-SC, 74-68 from EMUroyals.com
Royals athlete of the week: Jonae Guest
The journey of student-athletes during their tenures at Eastern Mennonite University varies for the individual. Women’s basketball player Jonae Guest (Dumfries, Va./Potomac), the most recent recipient of the Royals Athlete ... read more about Royals athlete of the week: Jonae Guest