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Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Aug. 24-30

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025

Fall semester classes and sports are now in full swing! Get the scoop on the top sports storylines this week at Eastern Michigan University.

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.

Eastern Michigan women’s soccer falls to Cincinnati in season opener, 4-0

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025

The Eagles’ unbeaten streak at Scicluna Field came to an end at the hands of non-conference foe the University of Cincinnati.

Eastern Michigan football 2025 season preview: An opportunity at redemption?

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

A new year brings about a fresh start and fresh expectations for the Eastern Michigan University football program, which has been busy making pivotal moves throughout the winter and spring.

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.

Gunnar Oakes runs with the football in the rain during pre-game warmups while playing for Eastern Michigan University.

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.

Josephine Oloye sprints on an indoor track in the Eastern Michigan green and white track uniform.

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.