recaps

Image swimmers in the swim lanes of a pool with water splashing around them.

Dominant dives highlight EMU’s battle with Ball State despite loss

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Eastern Michigan University’s swim and dive teams returned to Jones Natatorium on Jan. 24 for a conference matchup against Ball State, falling 166.5–133.5 despite strong individual performances. The Eagles dominated the diving events, swept the 100-yard butterfly and recorded six personal bests, showcasing their depth and talent as they look ahead to Senior Day on Feb. 7.

Eagles tested against elite field at Air Force Quad

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Eastern Michigan University gymnastics faced a loaded field at the Air Force Quad on Jan. 23, finishing third with a 193.750 behind Air Force and Boise State. Highlighted by standout performances from Abby Brushwood and a season-high balance beam rotation, the Eagles improved to 5–2 overall and continued to build momentum in their 50th varsity season.

Braelon Green dribbles the ball down the basketball court while avoiding defensive players from the other team.

Eagles fall in double-overtime heartbreaker to Kent State

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles pushed Kent State University to the brink in a thrilling double-overtime battle but ultimately came up just short in a heartbreaking loss. Despite resilient late-game execution and extended play, the Eagles were unable to secure the win as Kent State capitalized in the final moments.

Indoor track and field equipment in gray, green, and white fills the space, with athletes standing off to the sides of most of the competition areas.

Eagles dominate Bowen Field House at 3rd annual Bob Parks Memorial

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Eastern Michigan University’s track and field teams dominated the third annual Bob Parks Memorial at Bowen Field House, highlighted by multiple personal-best performances and event victories across sprints, hurdles, jumps and distance races. The meet also celebrated the contributions of 11 seniors, setting the stage for EMU to carry strong momentum into upcoming indoor competitions.

A group of EMU gymnasts wearing green and white cheer and clap for their teammate on the beam.

Golden Girls glory: Eastern Michigan gymnastics triumphs in home opener

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

The Eastern Michigan Eagles celebrated their 50th varsity season with a hard-fought victory over Northern Illinois and SUNY Brockport at the second annual Golden Girls Classic. Senior Kyrie Lowe anchored the performance by clinching the all-around title with a 38.825, leading the Eagles to a win in their final scheduled regular-season Mid-American Conference meeting with the Huskies.

#3, in a white jersey, shooting with Oakland players around, in black jerseys.

Eagles fall short in offensive battle against Bowling Green

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball showed offensive efficiency and resilience but fell 85–79 on the road to Bowling Green, despite two 22-point performances and a strong second-half push. The Falcons’ blistering three-point shooting, particularly in the first half, proved decisive as the loss dropped the Eagles to 9–10 overall and 3–4 in MAC play.

Image shows Eastern's No. 0 player Gregory Lawson II dribbling the ball as another player blocks the opponent. Fans watch from court side seats in the background.

Eastern Michigan soars past NIU Huskies 77-59 after dominant second-half display

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

The Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated Northern Illinois University 77-59, highlighted by a second-half surge in which the team shot 60% from the field to secure their third consecutive win in the rivalry, with efforts led by Addison Patterson’s 20 points and a strong bench performance.

#4 Mohammad Habhab, in a white jersey, dunking the basketball.

Western Michigan’s second-half surge halts Eastern Michigan in Kalamazoo, 79-62

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

Despite holding a six-point halftime lead, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell to Western Michigan University at University Arena, 79-62

#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.

#9, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Ohio overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Eastern Michigan on buzzer-beater

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026

Ohio erased a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat Eastern Michigan 68-67 on a buzzer-beating 30-footer. Despite leading for 34:57 and receiving a team-high 17 points from Addison Patterson, the Eagles fell as the Bobcats surged with a 53-point second half.

#2, in a white jersey, shooting the ball with IU Indy players, in black jerseys, trying to stop it

Eagles defend the nest: Hart and Habhab power Eastern past the University of Massachusetts

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

Led by Carlos Hart’s 23-point double-double and Mohammad Habhab’s nation-leading statistical performance, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team secured an 80-74 victory over UMass in their first-ever meeting as conference rivals.

Down to the wire: Hart and Patterson's 18-point efforts fall short as EMU drops thriller at Wright State

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025

The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell just short in a 70-64 nonconference road loss to Wright State University on Dec. 22, 2025.

#13 Godslove Nwabude, in a white Eastern Michigan University jersey, dunking the ball.

No Habhab, no problem: Eastern Michigan men's basketball decimates Cleary, 86-48

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

With Eagles' leading scorer Mo Habhab in street clothes, the rest of the team stepped up in the big man's absence - scoring a 38 point home victory and advancing to 6-4 on the campaign.

#23 Peyton Hill, in a green Eastern Michigan University jersey, laying up the basketball

Eastern Michigan women's basketball wins third straight, downs Defiance 96-44

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

Eastern Michigan's women's basketball extended their win streak to three with a dominant 54 point home win over Defiance College on Dec. 5, 2025.

#1, in a white jersey, dribbling the basketball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to Butler in road defeat, 84-68

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

The Eagles aimed for their second straight victory over a “Power 5” opponent — but would fail to secure it in an 84-68 road defeat to Butler.

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.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball dispatches Robert Morris in home opener, 64-54

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

In just six games this season, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team has already surpassed the win total scored by the program throughout the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign.

#2, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball scores first "Power 4" win in over a decade, upsets Cincinnati 64-56

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

Eastern Michigan's men’s basketball team upended the University of Cincinnati and the college basketball world by scoring a 64-56 victory, the program's first win over a "Power 4" conference opponent since defeating the University of Michigan on December 19, 2014.

EMU's football player, #28, in a black jersey, pushes through Ohio's defensive line, all in white jerseys

Eastern Michigan football falls to Western Michigan despite McMillan’s historic night, 31-21

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

Eastern Michigan University turned the ball over five times on a nationally televised stage, spoiling Dontae McMillan’s encore performance in an Eagles uniform and suffering a 31-21 defeat to Mid-American Conference leading rival Western Michigan.

#7, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to No. 6 Louisville 87-46, despite Habhab double-double

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Despite Mo Habhab's fifth double-double in six games, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell on the road to the No. 6 nationally-ranked University of Louisville, 87-46.