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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | Sept. 14-20

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

What to look out for in this week of sports at Eastern Michigan University, from historical tales to practical game day tips.

Holland and Carpenter sweep MAC weekly honors after historic clean sheets

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan’s Reese Carpenter and Ella Holland swept the MAC Week 3 defensive awards after securing consecutive road shutouts, including a historic clean sheet against No. 3 Michigan State that marked the first road shutout of a top-three opponent by a mid-major program since 2016.

EMU player, in a white jersey, kicking the soccer ball in front of a Ball State player, in a red jersey.

Eagles dominate play but settle for scoreless draw at Robert Morris

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Despite a dominant attacking performance led by defenders Ella Fuller and Gillian Poiesz, who combined for six of the team's 17 shots, the Eastern Michigan soccer team was held to a 0-0 draw at Robert Morris while completely denying the Colonials a single shot on goal.

EMU player, in the white jersey, kicking the soccer ball

Twenty-two shots, zero goals: How Eastern Michigan’s gritty defense stunned No. 3 Spartans

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026

The Eastern Michigan women's soccer team earned a historic 0-0 draw against No. 3-ranked Michigan State on August 27, 2026, marking the first tie between the programs since 2009. Despite being outshot 22-0 and facing 15 corner kicks, the Eagles relied on an incredibly disciplined low defensive block and a seven-save masterclass from goalkeeper Ella Holland to hold off the dominant Spartan offense.

Woodwork and one late strike hand Eagles narrow loss at Detroit Mercy

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

Despite outshooting the University of Detroit Mercy 20-7, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team suffered a narrow 1-0 loss following an 80th-minute breakthrough by the Titans.

EMU player, in a white jersey, passing the ball to a teammate outside the frame

Eagles open 2026 campaign with dominant performance

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

The Eastern Michigan women’s soccer team opened its 2026 season with a 3-1 victory over Duquesne at Scicluna Field on August 12, overcoming an early penalty-kick deficit by responding with three unanswered goals from Christie Fransen, Kaylee Synk, and Madison Hurst.

EMU's player, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball with a Ball State player, in a red jersey, coming in from the side

The 2026 Eastern Michigan Women's soccer season preview

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Entering its 31st varsity season, the Eastern Michigan women’s soccer program is led by third-year head coach Taylor Clarke and features a 2026 schedule highlighted by matches against three teams that competed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The roster combines veteran leadership from leading scorer Olivia Sipsock and goalkeeper Ella Holland with a fresh influx of talent from a six-player signing class and four transfers.

Olivia Sipsock’s rise to prominence: from high school standout to face of Eastern Michigan soccer

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Born to and raised by a father who played college soccer, Olivia Sipsock has followed in his footsteps while also forging her own path as one of the best to don an Eastern Michigan University women's soccer kit and grace the pitch known as Scicluna Field.

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.

EMU's players in the white jersey, kicking the ball while Ball State player looks to see where it will be kicked, in the red jersey.

Eastern Michigan women’s soccer loses to Central Michigan 2-0, misses MAC tournament

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

The Eagles’ chances hinged on a Bowling Green State University loss or draw if the green and white won, or a University at Buffalo win against conference-leading Western Michigan University. But, as fate would have it, neither of these things would happen — and the Eagles would lose in Mount Pleasant to the Chippewas in a 2-0 stunner.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 28 - Nov. 3

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

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.

EMU women's soccer secures shutout win over Akron, strengthens MAC playoff bid

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles defeated the University of Akron Zips 3-0 in their penultimate regular-season match on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

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.

Eastern Michigan women's soccer defeats Buffalo 1-0, first win over Bulls since 2019

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

Eagles goalkeeper Ella Holland earned her second clean sheet of the season as she led Eastern to a 1-0 victory and sent Buffalo packing with their first loss to Eastern in six years.

Mariana Vega crouches on golf course to think while gazing off into the distance.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sept. 16-22

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of the top storylines to keep eyes on pertaining to Eastern Michigan’s various athletic disciplines this week.

Lindsey Shira is shown mid-run with the soccer ball just in front of her left foot. She is the only player visible on the field.

Eastern Michigan women’s soccer loses second straight, falls to Loyola Chicago 2-0

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Eastern Michigan University fell to Loyola University Chicago in their final non-conference match of the year, dropping their record to 2-4 overall to open the 2025 campaign.

Player Hannah Blaney high-fives her teammates.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sep. 9-15

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

With fall sports now firmly in full swing, here’s a look at some of the top Eastern Michigan sports storylines to follow and how to catch them live.

Kate Robinson runs across the soccer field with another teammate on a sunny day.

Eastern Michigan women's soccer soars on Senior Day, down Robert Morris 2-0

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025

Coming home from a 3-1 victory over the University of Southern Indiana on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Eagles celebrated Labor Day weekend with a return to Scicluna Field and a 2-0 win over the Robert Morris University Colonials for a Senior Day victory on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Eastern Michigan women’s soccer takes 2nd straight home loss, falls to UIC 1-0

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

The Eagles have now dropped back-to-back games at Scicluna Field to open the new campaign, falling to the University of Illinois Chicago by a score of 1-0 to slip to 0-2.

Several players from the Eastern Michigan football team huddle and discuss their game plan during a timeout.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Aug. 17–23

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

With the new semester rapidly approaching, fall sports will soon be in full swing! Read this article to get the scoop on some of the top Eastern Michigan University sports storylines.