Eastern Michigan Eagles Basketball
The Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team has appeared in four NCAA Division I tournaments, and have a 3–4 record, tied for third best among Michigan colleges. They reached the Sweet Sixteen in the 1991 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and defeated the Duke University Blue Devils in the first round of the 1996 tournament.
EMU has competed in the Mid-American Conference since joining in 1972, and they have previously competed in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (1911–1926). The team last played in the NCAA tournament in 1998. The Eagles are currently coached by Rob Murphy.
Read more about Eastern Michigan Eagles Basketball: NCAA Tournament Results, Eagles in The NBA, MAC Season Records, 2005/06 Season
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