For the second time in as many days, EMU's volleyball men have upset a top 10 team. Saturday it was No. 9 Vassar, as the Royals came from behind to knock off the Brewers in five sets. ... read more about EMU volleyball knocks off two nationally ranked teams; Taylor and Ragland named to all-tourney team from EMUroyals.com
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EMU men cold in suffering 77-66 home loss to Roanoke
EMU's basketball men did so many things well. They held a potent opponent to just 40% shooting. They committed only seven turnovers. They grabbed a season high 23 offensive rebounds and won the battle of the boards, 50-48. ... read more about EMU men cold in suffering 77-66 home loss to Roanoke from EMUroyals.com
Trump’s law-and-order rhetoric prompts a closer look at restorative justice
Despite President Trump’s tough law-and-order rhetoric, courts and schools are finding that “restorative justice” – as an alternative to traditional punishments – can reduce offenses and save money, writes Don Ediger. ... read more about Trump’s law-and-order rhetoric prompts a closer look at restorative justice from Consortium News
Royals Stuff No. 7 Nazareth In 3-2 Thriller
Check out Steven Johnson’s stunning photo series ‘Eyes of the Forest’ from Wild Virginia
VACA professor Steven David Johnson's photos are often featured in publications of the non-profit Wild Virginia. These are truly stunning! ... read more about Check out Steven Johnson’s stunning photo series ‘Eyes of the Forest’ from Wild Virginia from Wild Virginia
Jones leads charge in overtime win over SU, 101-95
When Jerome Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) nailed his fifth three pointer of the night with 1:19 left in overtime, EMU fans had a good feeling their Runnin Royals had finally gotten over the hump. The junior then finished off the night with a pair of free throws with 3.5 seconds left, pushing Eastern Mennonite to a 101-95 win over Shenandoah University. ... read more about Jones leads charge in overtime win over SU, 101-95 from EMUroyals.com
EMU women take over in second for big road win, 74-45
EMU's basketball women used a 25-point second period to take control in a 74-45 win at Shenandoah Wednesday night. The Royals held SU to a pair of single-digit frames, including in the second, to run away with the road win and move into a three-way tie for third place in the ODAC. ... read more about EMU women take over in second for big road win, 74-45 from EMUroyals.com
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