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The rivalry between Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan has always been intense, but it could reach historic proportions this Saturday at Waldo Stadium.
The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team is returning home from the South with two hard-fought victories, the latest a 72-68 triumph over Northern Arizona University on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Sharp Gymnasium during the Houston Christian MTE.
The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team came up short against the University of Detroit Mercy, falling 72-61 on Sunday, Nov. 26, at Calihan Hall. Despite a career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds from junior forward Sisi Eleko (Montreal, Quebec/New Hope Academy/Canisius), the Eagles could not secure their first win, dropping to 0-5.
The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team narrowly escaped a furious Houston Christian University comeback, securing a 74-73 win on Monday, Nov. 25, at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston.
Get ready for an action-packed end to November as Eastern Michigan athletics heads into a thrilling stretch of games across multiple sports! From basketball showdowns to football rivalry matchups, here’s a breakdown of the can't-miss events this week.
Eastern Michigan University alum Kevin Allen spent more than 30 years covering sports, mainly hockey, for USA Today. He started his journalism career at The Eastern Echo and returned to Eastern as a lecturer to share his talents with a new generation of journalists.
Jere Getzinger (West Branch, Michigan/Ogemaw Heights) has been a critical Eastern Michigan University football figure. He embodies consistency, leadership, and a relentless work ethic as a reliable tight end. From his first season in 2020 to his senior year in 2024, Getzinger’s journey has been defined by his dedication to the team and ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure moments.
The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to secure a 68-64 victory against Oakland University on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the OU Credit Union O'Rena. The Eagles improved to 3-2 on the season, while Oakland fell to 2-3.
The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team endured a tough 94-49 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday night at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Eastern Michigan University’s football team wrapped up its home schedule with a hard-fought 37-20 loss to the University at Buffalo on senior night, Nov. 20, at Rynearson Stadium.
The Eastern Michigan University football team will host the University at Buffalo tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Rynearson Stadium for its final home game of the 2024 season.
The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team suffered its second season loss on Saturday, falling 71-63 to Cleveland State University. The Eagles’ record now stands at 2-2 for the 2024-25 season.
Eastern Michigan University’s men’s basketball team staged a gritty comeback Thursday night, edging out IU Indianapolis 74-71 in a high-energy non-conference showdown at The Jungle.
Markus Allen, one of Eastern Michigan University’s leading receivers, approaches each game with a steadfast focus, knowing his team’s season hangs in a delicate balance.
On Wednesday night, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles traveled to Athens, Ohio, to face the Ohio University Bobcats in a tough Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup.
Get ready for an action-packed week of Eastern Michigan athletics! With key matchups in football, basketball, swimming, and cross country, there’s plenty to cheer for as the Eagles take on exciting competition at home and away. Here’s a breakdown of the can’t-miss events this week:
GameAbove Entertainment, led by President Khalid Walton, has announced its title sponsorship of the upcoming GameAbove Sports Bowl in collaboration with the Detroit Lions. This event is set to become a celebrated annual tradition in downtown Detroit, promising an enhanced experience for fans, athletes, and the local community.
In a season where every yard counts, penalties have become a critical factor for Eastern Michigan University football. With high hopes of making strides in the Mid-American Conference, Head Coach Chris Creighton and his team are laser-focused on reducing the costly flags that have held them back.
The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team traveled to East Lansing to face Michigan State University, falling to the Spartans 95-49. This marked the first matchup between the Eagles and Spartans since Nov. 5, 2019, which also ended in a Michigan State victory.
Despite holding Alabama A&M to 0/10 from behind the arc and a 33.3% field goal percentage overall, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fell to 0-2 with a 66-57 loss at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday afternoon.Sisi Eleko (Montreal, Quebec/New Hope Academy/Canisius) continued her electric start to the new year, leading the team with not only double digits in points (17) but also double figures in rebounds as well (16), the junior continuing to shine and establish herself as the leading force on the Eagles. “Sisi [Eleko] stepped up,” head coach Sahar Nusseibeh said. “I knew she could do better defensively and rebounding, so I challenged her, and she really met the challenge,” she added.Brooklyn Thrash (Wayne, Ohio/Elmwood/Canisius) also stepped up in her second game with the team, dropping 15 points and adding five rebounds. At the same time, Olivia Westphal (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park/Duquesne) also contributed a trio of three-pointers to the offensive effort. “Brooklyn [Thrash] stepped up,” Nusseibeh said. “I actually had a conversation with [Thrash] after that first game and said we needed more production, and she gave it to us,” she said.While the game was tied 28-28 at the half, the main difference in the second half was free throws: Alabama A&M shot more free throws in the second half (34) than field goal attempts (20). On the other hand, Eastern Michigan only shot eight free throws during that same span, draining seven of them.Coach Nusseibeh also mentioned fatigue being a significant factor for Eastern Michigan down the stretch and a big contributing factor as to why the Bulldogs were able to pull away late. “I think fatigue affected our focus in terms of turnovers—throughout the second half,” she said. “[We] talked about developing a [winning] mentality, and we just need to develop one,” she added.The Eagles return to action Monday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. when they travel to East Lansing to play the Michigan State Spartans live on the Big Ten Network Plus along with WEMU (89.1 FM) and The Varsity Network.
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