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EMU Eagles lose to Michigan Wolverines in Women's Basketball, 80-44

The women's basketball team lost to the Michigan Wolverines 80-44. Freshman Cali Denson leads the team in points. The Washtenaw County foes faced off for the 26th time on Friday. In this closely contested series, the Wolverines maintain a 17-9 all-time advantage over the Green and White. Eastern has emerged victorious in four of the last nine encounters.

Eastern Michigan secures bowl eligibility for third consecutive season after downing Buffalo, 24-11

The Eastern Michigan football team clinches their third straight bowl game for the first time in program history as they defeated the University at Buffalo, 24-11

Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo game preview, odds, what to watch

Full preview of Eagles and Buffalos Tuesday night matchup

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The fourth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU men's basketball secures home glory on the new Ben Braun court, 69-62

EMU men's basketball defends the new Ben Braun Court with a 69-62 win behind 31 points from Tyson Acuff.

EMU basketball court’s new name honors record-holding leader

Echo sports editor Blake McQueary sat down with legendary EMU men's basketball coach, Ben Braun, to discuss his coaching journey ahead of his court unveiling inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday, Nov. 18.

E|Dining set to host Second Annual Thankful Event

EDining lining up numerous Thanksgiving thankful events around Eastern Michigan University's campus, including their "Thankful Meals to Go" giveaway, as well as the Ypsilanti community sit-down dinner.

Eagles survive double overtime lights against Akron, 30-27

With Bowl game eligibility on the line, the Eagles outlasted Akron in a double overtime nail-biter, 30-27, to give the seniors a walkoff win on senior night.

Eastern Michigan vs. Akron game preview, odds, what to watch

Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives his insight on the Eastern Michigan University football team's final home game of the season against the University of Akron

Eagles victorious in home opener against Georgia State, 70-60

The Eagles hosted Georgia State University in their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 11, as freshman Arne Osojnik and junior Tyson Acuff shine to lead EMU to a 70-60 win.

Eastern Michigan blown out by Toledo at Glass Bowl, 49-23, for third consecutive loss

Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo game preview, odds, what to watch

It's officially time for midweek MACtion as Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives insight into the matchup between EMU and Toledo

Butler builds early lead to cruise past Eastern Michigan University

The EMU men's basketball team opened their 2023-24 season inside Hinkle Fieldhouse with Butler University who sparked a 60-point second-half surge to put the Eagles away, 94-55.

Eagles suffer home opener setback; fall to Detroit Mercy, 68-38

Eastern Michigan University's women's basketball team suffered a significant 66-38 loss to the Detroit Mercy Titans in their home opener, despite a brief third-quarter comeback. Eastern Michigan couldn't recover, and their struggles in both shooting and physicality were disappointing to head coach Fred Castro, marking a challenging start to the season for the Eagles.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The third official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU Athletics to name football field after legend Maxx Crosby

EMU Athletics will name the football field after legend Maxx Crosby following a $1 million donation to the athletic program.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The second official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

Eastern Michigan downed by Western Michigan for stakes of Michigan MAC Trophy, 45-21

The Eagles fall to Western Michigan in a intrastate rivalry battle with stakes of the Michigan MAC trophy on the line.

Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan game preview, odds, what to watch

Echo Sports Editor gives his insight into a game preview look as the Eastern Michigan University football team takes on rival Western Michigan University

Eastern Michigan Falls to Northern Illinois in Final Minutes for Third Consecutive Loss Against Huskies