Blake McQueary
Blake McQueary is the Sports Editor at The Eastern Echo. He is a senior at Eastern Michigan University majoring in sports journalism and minoring in digital media arts. Blake has worked for The Echo since August of 2021, beginning as a sports writer, and then transitioning to Sports Editor a year later. He enjoys sports a lot and sharing the stories of sports entities. His dream is to work at ESPN and become a sports analyst/broadcaster. He also serves as Vice President of the school's Black Media Association.
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Eagles Sports Tips and Tales
The latest installment of The Eastern Echo's Sports Tips and Tales, highlighting the latest events and news around the EMU athletic world.
Eastern Michigan football set to kickoff 2024 season with spring practice starting Monday, March 11
The Eagles will complete a five-week practice period that includes 15 practice dates as they will hit the field three times per week. It will end with the program's annual spring game, which is scheduled for Friday, April 12.
Eastern Michigan men's hoops falls to rival Central Michigan in OT, 65-62; Eagles conclude 2023-24 season with 13-18 overall record
The Eagles finish the 2023-24 season with an overall record of 13-18 while going 6-12 through Mid-American Conference play. EMU has now failed to qualify for the MAC Tournament for four straight seasons. Head coach Stan Heath closes out his third season at the helm of the Eagles with a 31-61 record.
Eastern Michigan hoops stuns MAC's top ranked Akron in final seconds, 61-60
Entering the matchup, Akron was on a 16-game winning streak at home. As the Eagles held Akron to just 60 points, EMU is now 12-2 on the season when holding its opponent to just 71 points or less.
EMU women's basketball loses fifth consecutive to Ball State, 75-47
The Eagles now sit at 6-21 overall on the season and 2-14 in Mid-American Conference play while Ball State improves to 25-4 on the year and 14-2 through conference play.
Eagle Sports Tips and Tales
The latest installment of The Eastern Echo's Sports Tips and Tales, highlighting the latest events and news around the EMU athletic world.
EMU men's hoops falls to Miami on Senior Day, 52-37; Eagles eliminated from MAC Tournament contention
With the loss and a win from Kent State University against Central Michigan University, the Eagles have officially been eliminated from MAC Tournament contention.
Paige Marchant becomes MAC royalty as EMU women's track and field captures 2024 MAC Indoor Championship
Marchant took home three gold titles, MAC Freshman of the Year, and Most Valuable Performer after her wins in the 800m, mile run, and 3,000m run. The Eagles have now captured back-to-back Mid-American Conference titles and its 93rd in program history.
EMU men's hoops keeps MAC tourney hopes alive with tight win over Ball State, 58-56
The Mid-American Conference Tournament door remains open for the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team as they currently sit in 10th place in the MAC rankings and just two games behind Kent State University, as they sit in the eighth and final spot of the MAC tournament.
EMU women's hoops falls short to Northern Illinois, 61-52
The Eagles fall to 6-17 on the season as they drop a home game loss to Northern Illinois behind Lachelle Austin's 19 points.