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#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.

#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.

Following in the footsteps of his father: Bryce Llewellyn’s journey to Eastern Michigan football stardom

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025

From each playing college football at Mid-American Conference schools to embarking on Scotchy's Jamaican Grill as a pair, the son and father duo of Bryce and Marlon Llewellyn saw their life stories cross paths when Eastern Michigan University's football team defeated Ball State University's on Nov. 15, 2025, 24-9.

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.

EMU Football team, in green jerseys, knock down the concrete wall

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Several sports events are coming up for Eastern Michigan University Athletics.

#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.

#21, in a green jersey, walks up to the concrete wall holding a sledgehammer

Eastern Michigan football vs. Western Michigan preview: wrapping up 2025 with a win?

By Darrell Justice · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Eastern Michigan will close out its season at home this week, taking on in-state rival Western Michigan University on Senior Night for the Eagles at Rynearson Stadium Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

Habhab’s near triple-double leads Eastern Michigan men's basketball past Oakland 97-91

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

A near triple-double from Mo Habhab and an additional 22 points from Carlos Hart were enough to propel the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team to a 97-91 victory over Oakland University.

An Eastern Michigan football player wearing black and green flashes the "MACcoon" chain during the Eagles' Homecoming matchup against Louisiana Lafayette on Sept. 20, 2025.

The MACcoon chain: how a YouTube comment birthed Eastern Michigan football’s newest tradition

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Eastern Michigan football's latest tradition, the MACcoon turnover chain, all stems from a YouTube comment, a viral tweet, merchandise from the Sickos Committee, and a desire to be unique from Head Coach Chris Creighton and defensive back Bryce Llewellyn.

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

Eastern Michigan men's basketball outlasts Detroit Mercy for early season road win, 72-62

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Thanks to 17 points from Jon Sanders II and another Mo Habhab double-double, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team came back on the road and dispatched of the University of Detroit Mercy, 72-62.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 18-24

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

From basketball games to swim and dive meets, several exciting events are coming up for Eastern Michigan University's various athletic disciplines.

Chris Creighton, dressed in green, running with his team, who are wearing black jerseys

Chris Creighton scores 200th career win as Eastern Michigan football downs Ball State, 24-9

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

As just the 38th coach in Football Bowl Subdivision history to reach the milestone of 200 wins, Chris Creighton is the fourth active coach to hit the mark. His team achieved this feat for him as Eastern Michigan University dominated Ball State University on Nov. 15, 2025, to score their first road win of the year, 24-9.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball defeats St. Thomas in defensive battle, 52-41

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Eastern Michigan University put on a defensive clinic against the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 14, 2025, leaving Schoenecker Arena with a 52-41 victory and a .500 record.

#9, in a white jersey, dribbling the basketball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to IU Indy, 90-83, despite Patterson's 23 point effort

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Despite a season-high 23 points from Addison Patterson and another double-double from Mo Habhab, Eastern Michigan fell at home to IU Indy, 90-83.

Robbie Britt steps down as Eastern Michigan baseball’s head coach for MLB opportunity

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Robbie Britt, Eastern Michigan University's head baseball coach, has stepped down to take on a role with the MLB's Boston Red Sox. EMU has appointed assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Trevor Beerman to an interim role ahead of the 2026 season.