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On an indoor court, a women's basketball player dribbles the ball in between members of the opposing team.

EMU women's basketball secures a win at home

By Darrell Justice · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team used a dominant first quarter and a balanced defensive effort to secure a 73–63 home victory over the University at Buffalo on Feb. 21, 2026, at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.

Eastern's #7 Rubio shooting with pressure from the Northern Illinois players.

Eagles snap eight-game losing streak with 66-54 win over Central Michigan Chippewas

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Eastern Michigan University snapped an eight-game losing streak with a commanding 66–54 Mid-American Conference victory over in-state rival Central Michigan University at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, leading for nearly 38 minutes and placing four players in double figures. Fueled by standout performances from Gregory Lawson II, Godslove Nwabude, Mohammad Habhab, and Addison Patterson, the Eagles controlled the stat sheet and rivalry matchup to improve to 10–17 overall and regain momentum heading into their next conference test.

Patterson #9 dribbles the ball while a Kent State player chases him and sticks his arm out.

Patterson’s career night not enough as Eagles fall in shootout at Kent State

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026

Despite a career-high 32 points from Addison Patterson and a dominant first-half performance, Eastern Michigan fell 95-91 to Kent State after being outscored 55-44 in the second half. A decisive free-throw disparity and Kent State’s perimeter shooting proved too much to overcome, extending the Eagles’ losing streak to seven games and tightening their postseason outlook in the MAC.

#10, in a white and green jersey, dribbling down the court.

EMU dominates the interior in 74-52 victory over Ball State, largest point margin in recent history

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team earned a dominant 74–52 MAC victory over Ball State University, improving to 8–8 overall and 2–2 in conference play, behind elite shooting efficiency, strong rebounding and balanced scoring. The 22-point win marked the Eagles’ largest margin of victory in the series and sets the tone as they head to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan University.

EMU Gymnastics

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 9-15

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

The second week of December 2025 brings new opportunities for Eastern Michigan University Athletics, including key nonconference basketball matchups and a gymnastics showdown.

#13, in a white jersey, getting the ball before IU Indy, in a black jersey

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Dec. 2-8

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

The first week of December features several significant non-conference challenges and multi-day competitions for Eastern Michigan University Athletics, highlighting both basketball teams, women's swimming & diving and track & field.

Habhab, Nwabude lead Eastern Michigan men's basketball to 73-55 home win over NJIT

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

Following a milestone victory over Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan's men's basketball team secured a 73-55 victory over NJIT at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Black Friday.

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Host, Caroline Buxton, and guests, MiRan Bogedain and Ari Thomas, discuss EMU's very own Anime Music Club, including upcoming performances and how to get involved. 

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