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Eastern Michigan University midfielder Sophia Baumann runs on a green soccer field during a match. Above her is a yellow banner with the word "soccer" written in dark blue text.

Eastern Michigan women’s soccer 2025 season preview: MAC tournament potential?

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025

Following a campaign that saw them boast a winning record for the first time since 2021, the Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team is determined to build on their success in the coming year.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: August 10-16

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, Aug. 11, 2025

With just a few days until the women’s soccer season kicks off in earnest and the football and women’s volleyball campaigns not far behind, here are a couple of the top storylines to look forward to as the fall sport season begins.

Eastern Michigan alum, UFL standout Gunnar Oakes signs with Detroit Lions

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025

After two productive seasons with the United Football League’s Michigan Panthers, Eastern Michigan University alumnus Gunnar Oakes has received the NFL opportunity he had longed for.

The GameAbove Center at Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan Athletics Hall of Fame reveals class of 2025 inductees

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025

Meet the five men and women who have been selected via the Eastern Michigan E-Club Alumni Chapter, the official varsity athletic letterwinners club, as the latest inductees into the school’s Hall of Fame. All are set to be honored during the Hall of Fame ceremony on Oct. 10, 2025, in the George Gervin GameAbove Center.

EMU Women’s Track & Field HC Sue Parks announces retirement after 20 seasons at helm

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

Sue Parks, a member of the Eastern Michigan Athletics Hall of Fame, announced on Aug. 7, 2025, that she will be stepping down from her full-time role as Women's Cross Country Head Coach and Women's Track & Field Associate Head Coach at the conclusion of the 2025-26 outdoor season.

Eagles Sports Tips & Tales: Summer Edition

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, July 24, 2025

Get the scoop on some of the top recent stories in sports.

Eastern Michigan adds women’s lightweight rowing to sports list in 2026-27

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, July 10, 2025

On the 25th anniversary of Eastern Michigan adding women’s rowing to its sports catalog, the Eagles have announced the addition of the 20th varsity sport for student-athletes – women's lightweight rowing.

Eastern Michigan football’s QB quandary: who will start for the Eagles in 2025?

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, July 5, 2025

Read to learn more about each candidate for the starting quarterback role.

Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, June 28, 2025

Eastern Michigan University's women's lacrosse team was honored for its achievements at the university's Board of Regents meeting on June 26, 2025.

Eastern Michigan football commit Elijah Berman dies in motorcycle crash

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, June 25, 2025

17-year-old Elijah Berman, a member of the Eastern Michigan football 2026 recruiting class, was killed in a motorcycle crash on June 24, 2025.

Eagles Sports Tips & Tales: June 15-21

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, June 16, 2025

Eastern Michigan University's 2025-26 sports season is inching closer each day! Students and fans can look forward to the Eagles' exciting upcoming football and basketball seasons.

EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, June 9, 2025

A new day in college football is on the horizon, and with funding from the "Maxx Match" program, Eastern Michigan University is set to take full advantage of it.

EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL’s Michigan Panthers

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, June 7, 2025

Going to high school just 10 minutes apart from each other, it seemed to be destiny that Brian Dooley's and Gunnar Oakes’ paths would cross at some point. The two high school football standouts saw this happen at Eastern Michigan University, where they both suited up for the Eagles between 2018-22. Now, just a few short years later, they have reunited to play for Michigan’s United Football League team, the Panthers.

Eastern Michigan track & field sends eight to NCAA East First Round Meet

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Five men and three women in the Eastern Michigan track and field program will fly the flag for the green and white in Jacksonville, Florida, later this week. Gabe Singh, Brendan Hill, Lucky Fiaku, Jake McEachern and Kian Wiles headline the men’s Eagles that will compete in the NCAA East Prelims that begin the morning of May 28, while Micah Martin, Saraiah Walkes and Isabella Brent will lead the women into competition beginning May 29.

Michigan Panthers headed to UFL postseason

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, May 26, 2025

As the Panthers push for their first championship title, now is the perfect time to catch the action up close.

Eastern Michigan baseball sees MAC Tournament hopes dashed with loss to Ball State, 6-5

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

With a loss to Ball State University, Eastern Michigan University's hopes of playing in the second round of the Mid-American Conference tournament have been dashed. A three hour and 17 minute weather delay zapped away any momentum that Eastern Michigan had built up, and Ball State pounced on the opportunity, scoring three unanswered runs of their own over the next three innings to hold on and knock off the Eagles 6-5.

Eastern Michigan football’s Cole Snyder, Trey Laing further pro careers in the CFL

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Cole Snyder and Trey Laing now both join Justin Jefferson as former Eagles to continue their professional football careers overseas this offseason, all three being either drafted or inked to Canadian Football League contracts.

Eastern Michigan baseball clinches MAC Tournament berth for first time since 2018

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, May 17, 2025

While Eastern Michigan may have lost on the scoreboard, their season will not be coming to an end just yet. Courtesy of a Toledo victory over Central Michigan, the Eagles have secured the sixth and final spot in the season-ending Mid-American Conference Tournament, their first postseason berth since 2018.

Eastern Michigan baseball wages furious extra innings comeback, stuns Kent State 12-11

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, May 15, 2025

Cooper Vance’s walk-off two-run homer completed the Eagles’ astonishing five run comeback in extra innings, securing a 12-11 victory for the home team over Kent State and putting Eastern Michigan in the sixth and final conference tournament spot with just two games remaining.

EMU baseball player, #17, in a white and green striped uniform running to first base.

Eastern Michigan baseball drops road thriller to Notre Dame despite late rally, 12-10

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, May 13, 2025

With a critical conference series against Kent State looming large in just a couple days, the Eagles did their best not to look ahead and put up a valiant effort against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Despite a furious late rally down the stretch, EMU fell short to Notre Dame 12-10.

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