Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Jan. 21-27
Gear up for a thrilling week ahead as Eastern Michigan athletics ushers in January with a lineup packed with intense competition and high-energy matchups!
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Gear up for a thrilling week ahead as Eastern Michigan athletics ushers in January with a lineup packed with intense competition and high-energy matchups!
It was a special night for Sisi Eleko (Montreal, Quebec/New Hope Academy/Canisius), regardless of the outcome on the scoreboard. The true junior was honored during the pregame festivities for scoring her 1,000th career point against Ball State last week and continued her incredible run of form by dropping 16 points and 11 rebounds - her ninth double-double of the campaign - while also leading the team in assists with a career-high of five. Despite this, while the Eagles only trailed conference favorites Buffalo by eight at the half, the Bulls went on a 25-8 third-quarter run to pull away down the stretch, securing a 22-point victory on the road to bolster their record to 14-2 (3-2 MAC) while the Eagles fell to 1-14 (0-5 MAC). “A lot of [unforced errors],” head coach Sahar Nusseibeh described as the main reason why Buffalo was able to pull away from Eastern Michigan to start the second half. “I think it’s really hard to generate momentum when you’re turning the ball over in those types of ways; and then defensively, we just let them go,” she added. While Eleko stole the show again as the only Eagles player to score double figures, Mackenzie Amalia (Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania/Blackhawk/Canisius) added nine points thanks to two late three-pointers. In contrast, Brooklyn Thrash (Wayne, Ohio/Elmwood/Canisius) and Kyndal Lewis (Belton, Missouri/Belton) added eight points. Eastern Michigan as a team shot 35.2% from the floor (19/54) and 25% from behind the arc (9/36), paling in comparison to the 47.6% (30/63) that Buffalo put up on the court despite shooting only 35.3% (6/17) from downtown. The Eagles will return to action on the road this Saturday afternoon, facing off against Central Michigan on Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. Viewers can catch the game broadcast live on ESPN+.
Looking for a way to manage stress and practice self-care as the new semester gets going? Look no further than Eastern Michigan University's Self-Care Sensory Rooms event coming up on Monday, Jan. 20. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Student Center rooms 352 and 330.
Eastern Michigan University's Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS, is re-introducing in-person support groups, believing that they are more effective for student communication and progress. CAPS will also be hosting the Student of Color Support Group for the first time.
The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs opened its 2025 indoor season on Jan. 11 with personal bests across the board in a meet in which 10 schools and clubs participated.
She’s written a book about the power of words, particularly those delivered by former President Barack Obama. She was the first woman to head a major research university. And in the 1980s, she started a freedom movement that earned her an honor named for Nelson Mandela.
"Missing You" is a limited series on Netflix based on Harlan Coben’s 2014 novel. Due to its thrilling storyline and plot twists, it is trending on Netflix. The show stars Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan, Jessica Plummer as Stacey Embalo, and Ashley Walters as Josh Buchanan.
Eastern Michigan University establishes a week of service in memory of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
In a 2024 ranking compiled by Online Masters College, Eastern Michigan University was recognized for having one of the Top 10 best online graduate education programs.
Pioneers, Native Americans, and Mormons clashed in a brutal depiction of the Wild West in Netflix’s new miniseries, “American Primeval.” The series followed a mother and son making a perilous trek through the war-torn Utah Territory in 1857.
Across the United States, the year’s coldest temperatures come during January and February, according to the Weather Channel.
Washtenaw County's new sheriff Alyshia Dyer has been in office since the beginning of 2025 and plans to use her past experiences in both public policy and social work to guide her through her term.
EMU Theatre is bringing cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to the Legacy Theatre Feb. 13-16.
Start the new year strong with Eastern Michigan athletics, as January kicks off with an action-packed week of basketball, swimming, diving, and tennis!
Ypsilanti City Council passed two resolutions on Tuesday, Jan 7 urging Washtenaw County to support the city in establishing a permanent homeless shelter and an unarmed crisis response team.
Northern Illinois University announced its football program will move to the Mountain West Conference beginning in the 2026 season. This decision signals a significant shift in the college football landscape and introduces new challenges and opportunities for Mid-American Conference schools, including Eastern Michigan University.
Despite rallying back from a 13-point halftime deficit and briefly taking the lead late in the second half, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell short in a 90-87 loss to the University of Toledo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Savage Arena.
Welcome back, Eagles! The new year starts with a bang as Eastern Michigan athletics returns to action, bringing a thrilling lineup of games across multiple sports. From intense basketball showdowns to exciting track and field events, our EMU athletes are ready to take on the competition. Whether you're cheering from the stands or following the action from home, here’s your guide to the can't-miss events this week:
Welcome back, Eagles! Check out these events on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus.