Men’s basketball
The bench made the difference Tuesday night in Harrisonburg, where 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball men dropped a 71-69 decision to ODAC-rival Randolph-Macon College. The Yellow Jackets' subs out-scored 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's 44-8, as the Royals fell to 0-2 in the conference and 3-3 overall.
The offense is certainly working, as 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball men shot a season-high 55.6% from the floor in an 88-79 non-conference win at Averett Saturday afternoon. The Runnin Royals hit 12 three pointers and trailed for only 58 seconds as they improved to 3-2 on the season.
Despite a record-setting performance from beyond the arc, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball men couldn't stop host Guilford, dropping a 94-88 decision in overtime Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C. The Runnin Royals even their overall record at 2-2 in the ODAC opener for both teams.

Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones
Over the beginning of the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ men’s basketball season, junior Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) has shined among the many returners. Jones was named the MVP of the recent 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones

Royals win two in season opener tourney
Eastern Mennonite won both of their games at the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tip-Off Invitational to improve to 2-1 on the young season. Junior Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) tied an 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ record ... read more about Royals win two in season opener tourney
Playing in their 2016-17 season opener, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball men didn't do themselves any favors in an 88-71 road loss to Mary Washington. The Royals struggled to stop their opponents from scoring while also being cold from both the free throw line and three-point range in falling to 0-1.
Despite returning all five starters from last year's team, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball men were given no favors in the 2016-17 Old Dominion Athletic Conference Preseason Poll.

Runnin Royals’ 2016-17 schedule includes return trip to D-I James Madison University
A lot of things will look familiar this year for Runnin Royals. 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s basketball men return all five of their starters in 2016-17 and return a number of non-conference opponents ... read more about Runnin Royals’ 2016-17 schedule includes return trip to D-I James Madison University

Potential all-conference selection Maleke Jones grows into leadership role on the court
Sophomore Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) has come a long way since his freshman year. Unlike some point guards who are simply role players, Jones has proven to be a ... read more about Potential all-conference selection Maleke Jones grows into leadership role on the court