The Broncos jumped out to a comfortable lead that got as high as twelve points in the first half and eighteen points in the second. The hot start was crucial against the visiting Northern Illinois Huskies who came into the game boasting a 17-11 (10-5) record, while Western Michigan 11-17 (5-10) at tipoff has struggled… Read More WMU Upsets NIU with Jared Printy Three Pointer in Final Seconds
The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team took care of business on Saturday afternoon and defeated the visiting Huskies of Northern Illinois University. The Broncos effort can be summed up in just two words: Jordan Walker. Walker was an absolute whirlwind that the Huskies could not contain. The guard scored 17 of WMU’s first 21… Read More WMU Stampedes NIU with Electric Performance by Jordan Walker
Fans packed the stands for a sold out game at Crisler Arena expecting to cheer their Michigan Wolverines to victory over the visiting Wisconsin Badgers basketball team. Wisconsin had other plans, however, and delivered one of their finest performances of the season to upend the home squad and send fans home wondering what might have… Read More Wisconsin Stuns Michigan at Home
As the NCAA basketball regular season comes to a close for the women of the Mid-American Conference, we have finalized our first and second team awards, as well as superlatives from the league’s best players and arenas. First Team G – Molly Davis (CMU) G – Micaela Kelly (CMU) G – Jordan Walker (WMU) F… Read More MI Herald Tribune: 2020 MAC Women’s Basketball Top Performers
As the NCAA basketball regular season comes to a close for the men of the Mid-American Conference, we have finalized our first and second team awards, as well as superlatives from the league’s best players and arenas. First Team G – Michael Flowers (WMU) G – Ty Groce (EMU) F – David DiLeo (CMU) F… Read More MI Herald Tribune: 2020 MAC Men’s Basketball Top Performers
Saturday marked the first of several must-win games for teams battling to clear their way into the MAC tournament when the Toledo Rockets (12-14) came to Kalamazoo, MI in a face-off with the Western Michigan Broncos (11-15). Each squad looked to gain a victory in what was sure to be a close contest. Toledo won… Read More Final Minutes Swing in Favor of Toledo at Western Michigan
Democratic State Senator Adam Hollier of Detroit has proposed Senate Bill 660, which would extend likeness commercialization rights to all amateur athletes, regardless of level or league. While similar legislation has been proposed recently in the state supporting the measure for college athletes, Hollier thinks such a measure does not go far enough and would… Read More Michigan Senate Bill Proposes Amateur Athlete Likeness Commercialization
The Eastern Michigan Eagles asserted themselves against the visiting Western Michigan Broncos from the opening tip and did not look back in their second in-state rivalry game of the week. A crowd gathered to support the home team on “Super Hero Day” chalked full of Super Heroes greeting children in the stands and fun games… Read More Eastern Michigan Beat Broncos in Dominant “Super Hero” Day Performance
The opening game for Eastern Michigan’s “Super Hero” Day did not disappoint. Fans sat side by side with Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Spider-Man and other super heroes as they cheered on the hometown Eagles taking on Mid-American Conference foe, Akron. The 12-11 Eagles and 10-12 Zips have both hovered around the .500 mark… Read More Akron Women Hold on after 4th Quarter EMU Comeback
The crowd at McGuirk arena gathered for a MAC conference showdown between in-state rivals Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan University on Tuesday night. The CMU Chippewas were riding high and hoping to continue their momentum against the visiting Eagles as they prepare for a run in March. However, the contest was not without some added… Read More Eastern Michigan Beats Shorthanded Chippewas at McGuirk