Sports

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Dec. 3-9

Eastern Michigan athletics kicks off in December with an exciting lineup of events, including basketball in Chicago, swimming in Ohio, and track meets in Michigan and Boston. These events showcase the Eagles' talent across multiple sports.

EMU football signs 18 new eagles during early signing period, none from Michigan

Eastern Michigan University football signed 18 new players during the Early Signing Period, none from Michigan, with a diverse class featuring standout talent from 11 states, Canada, and Mexico to strengthen the roster for the 2025 season.

Eastern Michigan basketball falls to unbeaten Loyola Chicago, 76-54

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball lost to unbeaten Loyola Chicago 76-54. Christian Henry led the Eagles with 21 points in his hometown matchup, but the team struggled against the Ramblers' dominant rebounding and scoring runs.

Eastern Michigan football shines as 4 eagles earn all-MAC honors

Four Eastern Michigan football players earned All-MAC honors, with standout performances from Jesús Gómez, Oran Singleton, James Djonkam, and Terry Lockett showcasing the team's talent and impact during the 2024 season.

EMU kicker Jesús Gómez enters transfer portal after record-breaking season

Jesús Gómez, Eastern Michigan University's record-breaking senior kicker, has entered the transfer portal following a standout 2024 season in which he earned three MAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors and solidified his legacy as one of college football’s top performers.

Eagles basketball pulls off stunning 72-60 comeback victory over Xavier

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball team overcame a 20-point halftime deficit to defeat Xavier 72-60, marking their first win of the season and a milestone victory for head coach Sahar Nusseibeh.

Eastern Michigan falls to Detroit Mercy in basketball overtime, 98-89

Eastern Michigan trailed by as many as 13 points in the second but fell in overtime in the best team scoring effort of the season.

Eastern Michigan falls to Western Michigan 26-18 in season finale

Eastern Michigan’s 2024 football season ended with a 26-18 loss to Western Michigan, as standout performances from Delbert Mimms III and James Djonkam weren’t enough to overcome costly special teams errors and missed opportunities.

High-stakes rivalry: EMU and WMU fight for bowl glory and Michigan MAC Trophy

Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan clash in a high-stakes rivalry game with bowl eligibility, the Michigan MAC Trophy, and season pride on the line.

The heart and soul of Eastern Michigan’s defensive line

Senior defensive lineman Joey Zelinsky reflects on his journey at Eastern Michigan University and shares how he and his team prepare for their final regular-season game against Western Michigan.

Eastern Michigan overcomes Northern Arizona’s comeback for 72-68 victory

Eastern Michigan defeated Northern Arizona 72-68, overcoming a massive second-half rally with late-game heroics to improve to 5-2 during the Houston Christian MTE season.

Eastern Michigan triumphs in nail-biter against Houston Christian, 74-73

The EMU men's basketball team win against Houston Christian University.

Eleko’s career-high not enough as Eagles fall to Detroit Mercy

Sisi Eleko’s career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds weren’t enough to lift Eastern Michigan women’s basketball, as the Eagles fell 72-61 to Detroit Mercy after a pivotal second-quarter surge by the Titans.

Jere Getzinger: EMU’s steady leader on and off the field

Senior tight end Jere Getzinger reflects on his impactful career at Eastern Michigan University, showcasing leadership, resilience, and determination as the Eagles prepare for their final game of the 2024 season against Western Michigan.

Eagle Tips and Tales: Nov 26-Dec. 2

Eastern Michigan men's basketball triumphs over Oakland with dominant second-half comeback, 68-64

Eastern Michigan men's basketball team overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat Oakland University 68-64, propelled by a dominant second half and a season-high 16 points from Arne Osojnik.

Eagles women's basketball falls to Purdue Fort Wayne, 94-49

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team suffered a difficult defeat at the hands of the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 94-49 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Thursday night. 

Eastern Michigan falls to Buffalo on senior night, 37-20

Eastern Michigan University’s football team lost to the University at Buffalo, 37-20, on a senior night despite standout performances by Cole Snyder, James Djonkam, and Markus Allen. The Eagles now focus on a must-win game against Western Michigan to secure bowl eligibility.

Markus Allen inspires EMU football to fight for strong finish amid tough season

Markus Allen, a leading wide receiver for Eastern Michigan University, reflects on the team’s perseverance and unity as they face challenging moments in their season. Despite setbacks, Allen emphasizes a commitment to resilience, growth, and daily effort to close the season on a high note.

Eagles' football prepares for senior night, final season home game against Buffalo

Eastern Michigan University football will host Buffalo on Senior Night tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles aim to snap a three-game losing streak, secure bowl eligibility, and honor 16 seniors in their final home game of the 2024 season.