Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 28 - Nov. 3
(10/27/25 4:00pm)
With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of this week's top stories from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.
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Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 7-13
(10/07/25 12:00pm)
With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of this week's top stories from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.
Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sept. 23-29
(09/23/25 12:00pm)
With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of this week's top story lines from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.
Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sept. 16-22
(09/16/25 12:00pm)
With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of the top Eastern Michigan sports storylines to keep eyes on this week.Football | Eastern Michigan returns home for Homecoming vs. Louisiana-LafayetteOff to their worst start to a season in half a decade, Eastern Michigan’s football team returns home following a 48-23 loss at the University of Kentucky desperate for a win in their final nonconference test of 2025. This year’s Homecoming celebration at Rynearson Stadium has been affectionately labeled “Operation Go Green.” For the upcoming game, the Eagles welcome Louisiana-Lafayette’s Rajun’ Cajuns to town on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Viewers can stream all of the action live on ESPN+. Eastern Michigan have played ULL three times over the past two decades — most recently in 2022, where they were dispatched on the road in Louisiana by a score of 49-21. Volleyball | Eastern Michigan downs Southern Illinois, Oakland in Golden Grizzlies InvitationalThe Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team continued their red hot start to the campaign over the weekend, leaving the Golden Grizzlies Invitational hosted by Oakland University with a 2-1 record as the program continues to embark on its best start since 2018. A loss to Xavier University was avenged by back to back 3-1 wins over Southern Illinois and the home Golden Grizzlies, boosting the team’s record to 7-3 after 10 matches. The Eagles have now won more games this year than they did the entirety of head coach, Kevin Foeman’s, first season in Ypsilanti just two years ago, and now travel to Indianapolis for the Butler Invitational next on their schedule from Sept. 18-20. Soccer | Eastern Michigan begins conference play against BuffaloOff to a streaky 2-4 start to open the season, the Eastern Michigan women’s soccer team aims to right the ship at home with their opening conference play against the Buffalo Bulls to kick off Homecoming week at Scicluna Field.The Eagles are 1-7-2 against the Bulls over their last 10 meetings, with the lone win coming at home in 2019. Last year, the University of Buffalo knocked off the green and white at their home pitch in a close match, 1-0. Viewers can catch all the action on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 4:30 p.m. live on ESPN+. Women’s Golf | Janae Leovao takes maiden win in The Southern as EMU takes team crownFor the 30th time in program history, the Eastern Michigan women’s golf team has come out on top. The Eagles dominated The Southern on Sept. 8-9 to take home their first program victory since 2022, with new transfer Janae Leovao stealing the show. Leovao, who finished ahead of her sister Jasmine Leovao in third, came out on top in a tie with TK Kongthong of Georgia State — marking her first individual win in her collegiate career after finishing runner up three times over the past three years with her old school, Long Beach State University. Two other Eagles also finished in the top 10 on the leaderboard: Baiyok Sukterm in seventh, and Erina Tan who finished tied for eighth. Eastern Michigan will next return to action in the Leadership & Golf Invitational, hosted by Seattle University and the University of Washington.
Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Feb. 11-17
(02/10/25 5:00pm)
Get ready for an action-packed week as Eastern Michigan athletics charges into mid-February with an exciting mix of matchups, tournaments, and games! From high-energy basketball battles to thrilling track & field meets and intense lacrosse matchups, EMU athletes are ready to make their mark and give it their all. Whether you’re cheering in the stands or following along from home, here’s a breakdown of the must-see events across multiple sports this week:
Savannah De Bock leads women’s golf to EMU record in Hawaii
(10/25/24 7:00pm)
Savannah De Bock (Ecaussinnes-d’enghien, Belgium/Institut de l’Enfant-Jésus-Lycée/Georgia) shined once more in the Rainbow Wahine Invitational held at the Kapolei Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii.
EMU's Savannah De Bock earns MAC Golfer of the Week Honors
(10/03/24 4:00pm)
The golf seasons at Eastern Michigan University are in full swing and Savannah De Bock (Ecaussinnes-d'enghien, Belgium) has earned golfer of the week honors in the Mid-American Conference for Sept. 23-29, 2024.
GameAbove golf performance center: a new era for EMU golf
(10/05/24 4:00pm)
Eastern Michigan University has officially opened the GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eagle Crest Golf Course, marking a new chapter for EMU’s men's and women's golf programs. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on Jan. 16, 2024, celebrates the completion of a cutting-edge facility designed to elevate the university’s golf teams to national prominence.
Eastern Michigan men's golf earns fifth place at Southern Dunes Invitational
(09/18/24 4:00pm)
The fall season is underway for the Eastern Michigan University Golf programs and the EMU Men’s Golf program competed in its first tournament at the Southern Dunes Invitational, hosted by the University of Southern California.
EMU men's golf team strengthens roster with standout transfer Lucas Hughes
(08/03/24 1:00pm)
The Eastern Michigan University men's golf team is set to soar in the 2024-25 season with the addition of Lucas Hughes, a dynamic transfer from Grand Canyon University. Announced on Aug. 1, Hughes, hailing from Bend, Oregon, brings a wealth of experience and success that promises to elevate the Eagles’ performance.
Caterina Don named EMU Women's Assistant Golf Coach after playing career at Georgia
(07/19/24 12:00pm)
Coaching changes have been made in and around Eastern Michigan Athletics in the spring and summer. Caterina Don has become the newest hire and is now an assistant coach for the Eastern Michigan Women’s Golf Program.
Ryan Yip appointed EMU’s men’s assistant golf coach
(07/12/24 12:00pm)
Former Kent State University golfer Ryan Yip has been appointed the first full-time assistant coach for the Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team. The announcement comes Wednesday, July 11, from Head Coach Andy Walker.
Future Eagle Savannah De Bock ranks 2nd at Junior World Championship
(06/20/24 12:00pm)
The Mandiri Ciputra Golf Preneur Junior World Championship is in the books, and Savannah De Bock (Ecaussinnes-d'enghien, Belgium) came in second place in the tournament, tallying a two-under-par score of 214 for scores of 72-73-69 for the three-day tournament on June 12-14.
Eastern Michigan hires Andy Walker as new head men's golf coach
(06/19/24 12:00pm)
For the first time in 30 years, Eastern Michigan has hired a new head coach for the men’s golf program, Andy Walker. Walker comes into Eastern after being the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University for three years.
Eastern Michigan welcomes new women’s golf coach Josh Brewer
(06/09/24 12:00pm)
Eastern Michigan University announced the hiring of Josh Brewer as the new head coach of the women's golf program on May 29.
Eastern Michigan’s Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham retires after 30 years
(06/10/24 9:00pm)
After three decades of transformative leadership at Eastern Michigan University, Head Men's Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham announced his retirement on May 24. The 2023-24 season marked Cunningham's 30th year leading the EMU men's golf team.
GameAbove grants $6.5 million to transform EMU golf teams
(05/29/24 9:00pm)
Eastern Michigan University announced a $6.5 million commitment from GameAbove to its Department of Athletics on May 28. This significant contribution aims to elevate EMU's men's and women's golf programs, bringing GameAbove's total support for EMU Golf to over $14.5 million. It marks the highest level of support from a single donor for one sport in the university's history.
Eagle Sports Tips and Tales
(12/19/23 4:59pm)
Taylor Clarke named new EMU soccer head coach
Anna Watson ties EMU women's golf record at Shirley Spork Invitational
(10/10/23 12:37am)
Eastern Michigan University senior Anna Watson tied the EMU women's golf team's 54-hole record at the 2023 Shirley Spork Invitational Oct. 2-3, with a two-day total of five-under 211 (72-71-68).
Eagle Crest Golf Club ranked 13th best college golf course in the country
(03/22/23 12:00pm)
Eagle Crest Golf Club has been on a steady rise since 2011 when Wes Blevins took over as general manager and director of golf. Since 2012, Blevins has implemented a “master plan,” turning Eagle Crest into one of the country's most talked about college golf courses.
