Failure is not an option for Eastern Mennonite University basketball player Andrew Thorne ’14. His accomplishments include all ODAC team selection, five time player of the week, male athlete of ... read more about Take Flight – An EMU basketball player’s story
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Nobel Laureate Gbowee helps EMU graduates to appreciate taking action – and dancing – in the present
Under a postcard-perfect blue sky at Eastern Mennonite University, 467 members of the graduating class of 2014 heard Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee call them to “take action in the ... read more about Nobel Laureate Gbowee helps EMU graduates to appreciate taking action – and dancing – in the present
Andrew Thorne: From succeeding at basketball to wanting to help at-risk boys and girls, like he’s been helped
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
Thorne and Sims Push EMU Past Rival Eagles, 72-68
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
EMU Men Hold Off Generals In Overtime, 91-84
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
Royals Start Strong Against UMW, Head Into Break With 79-71 Win
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
Second Half Run Keeps Men’s Basketball Perfect On Season
The Runnin Royals controlled the second half Sunday afternoon, dumping in 50 points in the period to roll to an 83-72 win over Marymount University. Eastern Mennonite improves to 4-0 ... read more about Second Half Run Keeps Men’s Basketball Perfect On Season
Royals Erase Late Deficit To Top Ferrum In OT, 91-81
The EMU men did the right things at the right time Saturday afternoon, coming back from a seven-point deficit to force overtime and take a 91-81 win from Ferrum. The ... read more about Royals Erase Late Deficit To Top Ferrum In OT, 91-81
EMU Basketball Men Hoping To Catch Another Round Of Lightning
EMU men’s basketball Coach Kirby Dean will quickly stop short of directly comparing this year’s team with his 2009-10 team which made the program’s only NCAA Tournament appearance. But it’s ... read more about EMU Basketball Men Hoping To Catch Another Round Of Lightning
Featured Athlete: Andrew Thorne
Name: Andrew Thorne Year: Junior Sport: Men’s Basketball Hometown/High School: Front Royal, VA/Skyline Specs: All-ODAC Third Team (2012). Started all 27 games this year, averaging team highs of 13.1 points ... read more about Featured Athlete: Andrew Thorne