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New gymnastics coach hired

By Al Willman · Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced Tuesday the hiring of Jay Santos as gymnastics coach, replacing Steve Wilce who retired in April.

Volleyball team adds assistant coach

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University volleyball coach Kim Berrington announced June 10 the addition of Shayna Munson to her coaching staff. Munson is familiar with Coach Berrington, as she was a member of her squad from 2001-02.

Eastern Michigan Sarah Chauchard on 2 February at Bowen Field House.

Chauchard finishes 5th in heptathalon

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s track and field team had senior Sarah Chauchard represent them in the heptathlon, at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 13.

Bob Welch played for Eastern from 1974-76, compiling a 17-6 record with a 1.84 career ERA and was named to the All Mid-American Conference first team in 1976.

Former EMU pitcher, AL Cy Young winner dies

By Al Willman · Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Former Eastern Michigan University pitcher Bob Welch has died at the age of 57 according to Major League Baseball.

Prosecution, defense plan two pretrials in Reed case

By Drew Saunders · Monday, June 9, 2014

The pretrial hearing for Ed Jameal Thomas and Kristopher Pratt was held in court room 9 of the Washtenaw County courthouse June 2, with the Honorable Donald E. Shelton presiding.

EMU golfer named All-MAC honorable mention

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University sophomore Brett White was added to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference honorable mention list when the conference announced its men’s golf scholastic honors, June 4. White, who plans on majoring in supply chain management, boasts a 3.49 GPA. This is the first year he has been eligible for the accolade.

EMU student-athletes find success in classroom

By Jillian Seach · Saturday, June 7, 2014

On Monday, June 2 the EMU Student-Athlete Support Services office announced that EMU student-athletes had continued to show their success in the classroom, ending the Winter 2014 semester with a 3.145 grade point average. This was the ninth consecutive semester the Eagles have surpassed the 3.0 mark.

Women's basketball guard to transfer

By Al Willman · Monday, June 2, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team is losing one of its players – guard Haley Moore tweeted Monday night that she is transferring to Wayne State College in Nebraska.

The field was coated in a thin layer of snow before EMU's game against CMU on 29 November in Mt. Pleasant.

3 Eagles named to All-MAC preseason teams Monday

By Al Willman · Monday, June 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hired Chris Creighton to be its new football coach in December and the fruits of his labors are already beginning to show with Monday’s announcement of three players to Mid-American Conference preseason teams by MAC blogger Phil Steele.

Kalonji Kashama (95) signed with the Detroit Lions on Monday.

Former EMU defensive end signs contract with Detroit Lions

By Al Willman · Monday, June 2, 2014

Former Eastern Michigan University football standout Kalonji Kashama was signed Monday by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, after participating in a rookie mini-camp earlier in the spring.

Eastern Michigan distance runner Victoria Voronko sprinting into the finish during the 3000m run on 18 January at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in Ann Arbor. She finished second with a time of 9:27.76.

Women’s Track & Field sends four to NCAA Division I championships

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s track and field completed their showing at the NCAA East Regional on May 30, with a total of three of the four Eagles that competed advancing to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, June 11-14 in Eugene, Ore.

Eastern Michigan sprinter Tyler Brown fires off with the gun to start the 400m dash on 18 January at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in Ann Arbor.

7 Eagles qualify for NCAA Championship meets

By Jillian Seach · Monday, June 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s men’s track and field team competed in its last day of competition for the NCAA East Regionals on Saturday, May 31. At the end of the day, the Green and White had seven athletes who notched qualifying marks over three days for the NCAA Championship.

Holdren not retained as rowing coach

By Al Willman · Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced Tuesday that rowing coach Brad Holdren would not be returning for the 2014-15 season.

EMU athletic teams wrap up record setting year

By Jillian Seach · Monday, May 26, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics had another record-setting season with the Green and White finishing near the top in the battle for the Mid-American Conference all-sports championships.

Baseball coach not renewed for seventh season

By Al Willman · Sunday, May 25, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University athletic department announced Wednesday that baseball coach Jay Alexander would not be renewed for a seventh season.

Backup infielder is worth more to the Tigers as a pitcher

By Al Willman · Saturday, May 24, 2014

Detroit Tigers backup shortstop Danny Worth pitched the ninth inning in two different blowout losses this week and manager Brad Ausmus, as well as the team’s front office might now have a decision to make about the infielder’s future.

One rough week for the Tigers isn't the end of the world

By Al Willman · Saturday, May 24, 2014

The Detroit Tigers are having a bad week, but I wouldn’t push the panic button just yet – first year manager Brad Ausmus is doing just fine.

Eastern Michigan wrestling coach resigns

By Jillian Seach · Tuesday, May 20, 2014

On May 20th Eastern Michigan University announced that Derek DelPorto resigned from the position of head coach of the men’s wrestling team. DelPorto served as the head coach of the squad for eight seasons.

Men's Track wins MAC Championship, Women finish 3rd

By Jillian Seach · Monday, May 19, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s men’s track and field team emerged victorious over the weekend in the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field championships, earning its 22nd MAC Championship title in program history. The men improved upon their third-place finishes in both the the 2014 MAC Indoor Championships and the 2013 MAC Outdoor Championships.

EMU Baseball Roundup Week of May 12

By Drew Dood · Monday, May 19, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team concluded its season on a positive note on Saturday with a 5-2 victory over the University of Toledo in 10 innings.