EMU's Samson Evans scores NFL Rookie Minicamp spot with Miami Dolphins
Eastern Michigan University's running back, Samson Evans, (Crystal Lake, Illinois) earns a coveted spot at the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp, announced on April 29.
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Eastern Michigan University's running back, Samson Evans, (Crystal Lake, Illinois) earns a coveted spot at the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp, announced on April 29.
Tanner Knue, a former wide receiver for Eastern Michigan University (Mason, Ohio), secured a spot with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he signed as an undrafted free agent.
In a move set to strengthen their offensive front, the New York Giants have added former Eastern Michigan University standout Marcellus Johnson to their roster following the NFL Draft.
April 27, 2024, marks a historic leap for former Eastern Michigan University offensive lineman Brian Dooley (Bowling Green, Ohio/Toledo State John's Jesuit). He's officially sealed the deal as a free agent with none other than the NFL's Tennessee Titans.
In a must-win scenario on the regular season's final day, the Eastern Michigan University tennis team delivered, triumphing with a resounding 6-1 victory over Bowling Green State University on Sunday, April 21, at the Perrysburg Tennis Center. The Eagles (12-10, 6-4 Mid-American Conference) clinched their first away win of the season and seized the crucial doubles point, igniting their momentum against the Falcons (7-15, 0-10 MAC). EMU marks their return to the event for the first time since 2018.
Eastern Michigan University's lacrosse team fought hard in Ypsilanti, Michigan, led by Mackenzie Blackwell's (North Beach, Md.) four goals and Maddie Porter's (Montrose, New York/Hendrick Hudson) 13 saves.
On April 3 inside the EMU Indoor Practice Facility in Ypsilanti, the Eastern Michigan University (5-5) lacrosse team made history by hosting a nationally-ranked opponent for the first time. The fifth-ranked University of Michigan (12-1) claimed a commanding 20-4 win.
Eastern Michigan University staged a dramatic comeback, scoring five runs in the ninth inning to secure a thrilling 6-5 victory over Central Michigan University on Saturday, March 30, at Oestrike Stadium.
The Eagles of Eastern Michigan University returned to the mound inside Oestrike Stadium for the second game of a Mid-American Conference rivalry matchup against intrastate foe Central Michigan University on Friday, March 29.
Eastern Michigan University's baseball team kicked off their series against Central Michigan University with a thrilling win on Thursday, March 28, at Oestrike Stadium. In a tension-filled game, the Eagles mounted a dramatic late-game comeback, rallying in the ninth inning.
In a thrilling showdown at the University of Akron, the Eastern Michigan University lacrosse squad clinched a close game of 11-10 road triumph on March 24. This epic clash, marking the Eagles' Mid-American Conference debut at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio, showcased their resilience.
The Eastern Michigan University Lacrosse team kicked off their home season in spectacular fashion on a sunny day in Ypsilanti. With a stunning run of nine consecutive goals to open the game, the Eagles soared to a triumphant 15-8 victory over Butler University on Friday, March 15, at Scicluna Field.
Cheers echoed through the George Gervin GameAbove Center as the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team sealed an electrifying season finale with a triumphant victory over the Bowling Green State University Falcons. EMU honored their seniors in style on March 9, winning 59-54 and having supporters on the edge of their seats in a thrilling match.
Tyson Acuff (Detroit, Mich.) became the 32nd player in EMU history to reach 1,000 points as an Eagle inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27, as the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team defeated Western Michigan University, 70-67. Securing a crucial victory in the Mid-American Conference Tournament chase, the Eagles hope stays alive for a trip to Cleveland.
In the world of dance, the journey from obscurity to the spotlight is often a tale of perseverance, passion, and seizing every opportunity that comes one's way. For Nia Shack, a dancer hailing from Clinton Township, Mich., this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
A nail-biting game ultimately led the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team to fall to the University of Akron Zips in overtime at home by one point inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
A white-out night in Ypsilanti gone bad as the men's basketball team of Eastern Michigan University faced the University of Akron, who's currently atop of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team hosted the University of Buffalo for a 3:30 p.m. tip-off on Saturday, Jan. 27, in Mid-American Conference (MAC) action. The game served as the nightcap of a doubleheader following the loss of the women's team inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
The story of the night inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center was the battle of the Jihad brothers as Eastern Michigan University's Yusuf Jihad (Farmington Hills, Mich.) went toe-to-toe with his younger brother from Ball State, Basheer Jihad (Detroit, Mich.). The Eagles would ultimately fall to the Cardinals, 76-72, and have now dropped their last three games.
The 94th encounter between in-state rivals Eastern Michigan University and Central Michigan took place on Saturday, Jan. 13. CMU maintains dominance in the all-time series with 55 victories to EMU's 39.