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Detroit FC TRUEMU night

Detroit City FC triumphs on TRUEMU night

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TRUEMU Night at Keyworth Stadium was unforgettable as Detroit City FC's men’s and women’s teams secured thrilling victories on June 16, with proceeds supporting the EMU Student Emergency Fund. The women's team edged out Midwest United FC 2-1, while the men's team defeated Charleston Battery 2-0, delighting the season-high crowd of 7,172.


Golf

Eastern Michigan’s Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham retires after 30 years

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After 30 transformative years at Eastern Michigan University, Head Men's Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham announced his retirement on May 24. Cunningham, who led the team to multiple Mid-American Conference titles, leaves a legacy of excellence, and the newly established GameAbove Golf Performance Center ensures EMU's continued success in collegiate golf.






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Eastern Michigan baseball falls in 11-inning thriller to Northern Illinois, 15-14

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In a thrilling extra-innings showdown on May 17 at Ralph McKinzie Field, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team was edged out by Northern Illinois University, losing 15-14 in 11 innings. Brendan Kleiman led the Eagles with a standout performance, hitting a home run for the second straight game, driving in three runs, and scoring four times, tying the season's run record for EMU.





Mens Baseball 2/24/23

Johnson matches career best with four RBIs despite baseball's loss to Bowling Green

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Despite a powerful performance from Junior Lucas Johnson, who drove in four runs with a home run and a double, Eastern Michigan University's baseball team fell short against the Mid-American Conference champions, Bowling Green State University, losing 8-6 on their Senior Day. The Eagles will now set their sights on a matchup against Michigan State University in East Lansing.





Derrick Fries, a white man with short hair, running in black shorts and a blue shirt with the number '144' pinned to him.

Local professor Derrick Fries nominated for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

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Eastern Michigan University professor Derrick Fries' lifelong dedication to sailing and athleticism has granted him a prestigious nomination for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. With a career spanning nearly three decades in competitive sports and a profound impact on sailing education, Fries' achievements are being celebrated on a statewide level.


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Homestead High senior Taeley Mahler commits to Eastern Michigan ahead of volleyball season

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Homestead High School's volleyball standout Taeley Mahler solidified her collegiate aspirations by officially signing with Eastern Michigan University on December 4, 2023. The EMU Eagles will kick off their preseason with an exhibition game against Hillsdale College on August 19 at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This match will offer Mahler and her teammates an early opportunity to showcase their skills as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan University adds women's lightweight rowing to sports list in 2026-2027" - Caleb Henderson

"Bits and Bytes 2025 features new technology to inspire middle school girls" - Gabriella Payeur

"'F1' is an action packed, visually interesting movie with an all right story" - Gabriella Payeur

"The Eastern Echo Honored at EMU Board of Regents meeting" - Allie Beecher