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Belcher, Welker named MAC players of the week as EMU volleyball shines at home

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Eastern Michigan’s milestone performance did not go unnoticed by the national media – senior Ashlynn Belcher was featured on SportsCenter’s top 10 plays of the day for her creative “kick kill” in the home team’s match against Valparaiso University.

Player Hannah Blaney high-fives her teammates.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sep. 9-15

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

With fall sports now firmly in full swing, here’s a look at some of the top Eastern Michigan sports storylines to follow and how to catch them live.

An Eastern Michigan running back shakes off an LIU tackler to exploit the open gap created by his offensive line.

Eastern Michigan football falls to LIU 28-23, first loss to an FCS opponent since 2012

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

13 years ago was the last time that an Eastern Michigan football team had lost to an FCS opponent. This was the case until Saturday night, when the Long Island University Sharks came to town and spoiled the Eagles’ home opener.

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. LIU: opening the home slate with a win?

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

This week, the Eagles return to Ypsilanti, playing in front of their home fans for the first time in 2025 at Rynearson Stadium, aiming to get their campaign back on track against the Long Island University Sharks.

Eastern Michigan volleyball 2025 season preview: expectations of continued growth?

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

With a new volleyball season underway, the Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball program aims to repeat their eight-win improvement from 2023 to 2024.

Kate Robinson runs across the soccer field with another teammate on a sunny day.

Eastern Michigan women's soccer soars on Senior Day, down Robert Morris 2-0

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025

Coming home from a 3-1 victory over the University of Southern Indiana on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Eagles celebrated Labor Day weekend with a return to Scicluna Field and a 2-0 win over the Robert Morris University Colonials for a Senior Day victory on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Eastern Michigan football drops season opener to Texas State, 52-27

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025

The Eagles were able to keep up with Texas State University's high-flying offense in the first half, entering the break only trailing by seven, but proceeded to give up 21 unanswered points between the third and early fourth quarter portions of the game before falling to the Bobcats, 52-27.

Eagle mascot Swoop holds a green flag with a white letter E and walks onto the football field. Several football players are obscured by green-and-white fog in the background behind Swoop.

Eastern Michigan football season opener preview: Starting 2025 with a win?

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

As they go into their 50th season of Mid-American Conference play, the Eagles are determined to firmly leave the disappointing end to last year in the rearview mirror.

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.