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The Eastern Michigan University soccer team will play against the Ball State Cardinals at 3 p.m. Friday at Scicluna Field. Both teams are coming off close losses to MAC foes.

WMU win

Western Michigan (4-3, 2-1 MAC) comes into Saturday’s game against EMU after being roughed up by Northern Illinois 51-22 last Saturday.

EMU win

That’s one rival down and one to go for Eastern Michigan University after winning against Central Michigan 35-28 on Saturday.

Slater influenced by EMU and teammate

There are people who choose to play football, who seek it out for their own reasons. There are also people who have a family tradition of playing football.

EMU indoor bubble gets busted by high winds

A $3.9 million project by Eastern Michigan University was put in place last year and now serves as a practice ground for the football, soccer, golf, baseball and softball teams.

Cross country teams are third at invitationals

The Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country team placed third with 124 points at the Bradley Classic in Peoria, Ill., on Friday.

Ex-EMU lefty Martin beat legends

Winning a big league game is certainly a feat in and of itself. But doing it against some of the best pitchers in major league baseball will make any win extra special. Not too many people can say they won against Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan during their prime, but Eastern Michigan University alumnus John Martin, 55, can.

NFL season brings exciting storylines, rivalries for fans to watch

Commentary: Fall is here, which comes with the NFL season. We almost lost our season due to a lockout, but football is here, nonetheless.

Middle block Baker starts

middle blocker for the Eastern Michigan University volleyball team and is playing in her third year.

Volleyball wins fourth straight

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team won its fourth straight match and made its record 17-6 with victories against the Bowling Green Falcons and the Miami Red Hawks during the weekend. Saturday, the visiting Eagles defeated the Falcons, 25-22, 25-18 and 25-16.

Eastern takes win from Chips

Alex Gillett ran for a 30-yard touchdown with 37 seconds remaining Saturday to send Eastern Michigan University to a 35-28 win against Central Michigan University on at Mt.

Eagles go 2-0 this weekend, beat Bowling Green

The Eastern Michigan University continue a four-game win streak as it defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-16) on Saturday, October 15.

Eagles defeat Chippewas for first time since '08

The Eastern Michigan University football team was looking to spoil rival Central Michigan’s homecoming festivities in Mount Pleasant and accomplished that task with a 35-28 win over the Chippewas.

Eagles win third straight

The Eastern Michigan Eagles won their 3rd straight Mid-American Conference match as they defeated the Miami Redhawks in straight sets (25-21, 25-18, 25-23). The Eagles opened strong in the first set and never looked back.

Eagles defeat Huskies for second win

Following their first win of the season, the Eastern Michigan University Women’s Soccer team, was looking to continue their success as they traveled to face the Northern Illinois Huskies, in DeKalb Illinois. Beginning the game, each team came out strong, with the Eagles taking the first corner kick 8 minutes into the game, without a score.

James makes EMU history

Eastern Michigan has a superstar walking around campus that not many people know about, but should. Senior Tavelyn James will make EMU history this month when she travels to Guadalajara, Mexico as the only basketball player, male or female, from Eastern to participate in the 2011 Pan American Games as apart of the USA team.

Eagles must stop CMU passing

Central’s Key to Victory The Central Michigan Chippewas enter Saturday’s game as 14-point favorites against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at a 2-4 record and are looking to bounce back from a slow start.

Raiders owner Al Davis shaped NFL

Al Davis was many things during his life: coach, owner, general manager, commissioner. But the one thing he should be more known for is ‘innovator.’ Davis was one of the biggest factors in making the NFL what it is today, although he is only known for being the owner of the Oakland Raiders. Saturday, Davis, 82, was found dead in his home in Oakland.

Australian punter brings big leg to EMU

The Eastern Michigan University football team has a roster from 15 states and some international flavor with four Canadian players on the roster.

Midfielder provides offense, competitive attitude for team

As an accomplished senior, Chelsea Detrick is no stranger to soccer. In fact, playing in all 12 games this season has definitely shown its benefits.