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Eagles volleyball bounces back against UT

By Derrick Vergolini · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Eastern Michigan University fought off a late fourth-set push from the University of Toledo Rockets for its first Mid-American Conference win of the year at the Convocation Center. EMU defeated the Rockets (29-27, 17-25, 25-16, 25-23), to bounce back from its 3-0 loss to Ball State University the night before.

Mid-American Conference Week 5

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Here is the Mid-American Conference roundup for week five:

Senior co-captain and midfielder Cara Cutaia possesses the traits of a leader for the Eastern Michigan University soccer team. She has also proven to be a positive influence on her younger sisters – Alyssa, 20 and Angela, 18.

Cara Cutaia inspires sisters

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Senior co-captain and midfielder Cara Cutaia possesses the traits of a leader for the Eastern Michigan University soccer team. She has also proven to be a positive influence on her younger sisters – Alyssa, 20 and Angela, 18.

Despite winning seven of its last nine matches, Eastern has been swept in straight sets in two of the last four. EMU was swept in straight sets by then No. 14-ranked Michigan State University last Friday.

Eagles volleyball falls short to Ball State

By Derrick Vergolini · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Eastern Michigan University volleyball fell to the Ball State University Cardinals in the teams’ 2013 Mid-American Conference opener Friday night at the Convocation Center. BSU’s tenth consecutive win came in straight sets over the Eagles (25-17, 25-17, 25-23).

Men’s golf claims eighth at Notre Dame

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team claimed eighth place in a 13-team field at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic Monday and Tuesday. EMU was the only Mid-American Conference member in the tournament held at the Warren Golf Course in South Bend, Ind.

Volleyball moves into conference play

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

After going 10-5 in nonconference play, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team will set its focus on Mid-American Conference opponents for the rest of the 2013 regular season.

Women’s tennis succeeds at Gopher Invitational

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

On Sunday, Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis pair of senior Nino Mebuke and sophomore Klara Supejova took the doubles title at the Gopher Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota.

COLUMN: English fooling fans, team and self with losses

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

An old adage said, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” coach and defensive coordinator Ron English has fooled fans of Eastern Michigan University football for three of the last four years, and he’s on his way to fooling you again.

Women's soccer shuts out ISU, 4-0

By Josh Dye · Monday, Sept. 23, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team won its second consecutive match, beating the Indiana State University Sycamores 4-0 at Scicluna Field on Sunday. The match was dedicated to Ovarian Cancer Awareness, as the team wore armbands, headbands and special white jerseys with teal numbering to commemorate.

What's on Tap

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

There are a few opportunities to go out and support Eastern Michigan University athletics this coming week.

Cross-country team sweeps Western

Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country team finished first, second, and third Friday night at the George Dales Invitational in Three Rivers, Mich.

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team headed into Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Mich. over the weekend for its final tournament before conference play begins. The Eagles went 2-1 in the Michigan State Spartan Invitational. Eastern Michigan lost to the No. 14 ranked Michigan State Spartans on Friday night, but rebounded to win both games on Saturday, defeating the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and Duquesne University Dukes

Volleyball wins 2 of 3 at MSU Invitational

By Robert Jones · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team headed into Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Mich. over the weekend for its final tournament before conference play begins. The Eagles went 2-1 in the Michigan State Spartan Invitational. Eastern Michigan lost to the No. 14 ranked Michigan State Spartans on Friday night, but rebounded to win both games on Saturday, defeating the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and Duquesne University Dukes.

Week 4 Mid-American Conference round up

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

Here is the Mid-American Conference round up for week four:

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team snapped its five game losing streak in convincing fashion, beating the Stetson University Hatters 5-1 on a soggy Scicluna Field on Friday evening.

Women's soccer scores victory vs. Stetson

By Josh Dye · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team snapped its five game losing streak in convincing fashion, beating the Stetson University Hatters 5-1 on a soggy Scicluna Field on Friday evening.

EMU head coach Ron English looks on during Saturday’s 51-20 loss to Ball State

5 things to take away from EMU's 51-20 loss to Ball State

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

With Eastern Michigan University losing its Mid-American Conference opener to Ball State 51-20, here are five things to take away from the game:

Ball State running back Horactio Banks blows past the defence during the Cardinal's game against EMU on 21 September at Rynearson Stadium.

Ball State spoils EMU homecoming, 51-20

By Derrick Vergolini · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University football team’s offense missed out on scoring opportunities, leading to a 51-20 loss to the Ball State University Cardinals on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium.

Here's what homecoming means to community

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

What does homecoming mean to you? With the homecoming came this Saturday between Mid-American Conference foes the Ball State Cardinals and the Eastern Michigan University Eagles, some of the athletes, staff and “Superfan” offer up their thoughts on what this special event means to them.

Ball State quarterback Keith Wenning has passed for 998 yards this season, the best in the Mid-American Conference.

2-1 Cardinals putting up plenty of points

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

The Ball State University Cardinals will be visiting Rynearson Stadium looking to spoil Eastern Michigan University’s homecoming weekend this Saturday. While the Eagles will be spending time studying film to learn the Cardinals’ game, here are some notes for the fans to take a look at:

Defensive end Kalonji Kashama (95) shouts at his teammates during a game.

Defender Kashama follows in his brothers' footsteps

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

For Eastern Michigan University redshirt senior defensive end Kalonji Kashama, family comes first and he realizes he would not be the person he is today if not for them.

Heather Lyke is the first woman in EMU’s history to be full-time Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

AD Lyke wants a sports culture to grow at EMU

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Going into her first homecoming weekend as Eastern Michigan University vice-president and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Heather Lyke was gracious enough to sit down for a question and answer session to talk about everything from the lack of attendance at the home football games to the legacy she wants to leave behind.