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Runnin Royals Picked No. 6 in Nation by The Sporting News

Jim Bishop — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Last season, the Runnin Royals came out of nowhere and made it to the Elite Eight of the national tournament. Five returning starters has gotten the men attention in the preseason, as EMU was picked No. 6 in The Sporting News Preseason Poll.

EMU Apparel Available Online Until May 7

James De Boer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0000

EMU’s Athletic Department is again teaming with Kelly’s Sports to offer high quality clothing items with Royals logos, including a specially designed print celebrating the men’s basketball team’s run to the NCAA Elite Eight. The deadline to order all items is Friday, May 7.

DJ Hinson Breaks Record But Guilford Claims Win 90-80

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Although DJ Hinson racked up 37 points for EMU, including a school record eight three pointers, it wasn’t enough. The Royals close out their best season ever with a 25-5 record while Guilford advances to the national Final Four next weekend.

Royals Knock Off Whitworth 74-71, Play for Final Four Spot Saturday

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The Runnin Royals beat Whitworth 74-71 in a nailbiter game Friday in front of a standing-room-only crowd in North Carolina. The men move on to the Saturday play-off that determines a spot in the NCAA D-III final four.