Sports

EMU men's basketball coach Stan Heath scores 250th career win

Not only did Saturday’s 90-77 victory for the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team against Buffalo mark their third win in a row in conference play - the first time the team has achieved that feat since the 2019-20 season - it was also a milestone triumph for Eagles head coach Stan Heath. 

Bob Parks Invitational returns to Eastern Michigan with Olympian Donald Scott

The bronze medalist in the 2022 World Indoor Championships and seventh-place finisher in the Tokyo Olympics returns to Eastern Michigan for the Bob Parks Memorial.

EMU women's basketball falls short despite late run against Northern Illinois, 78-70

An 11-1 run late in the fourth quarter helped the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team cut a 13-point deficit against Northern Illinois down to three with just 45 seconds left - but ultimately, it was too little, too late for the Eagles. 

Nelson, Henry lead EMU to season-high point total in 94-87 win over Ohio

While the temperatures outside were historically frigid, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team was red hot from the floor to warm up the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Tuesday night, knocking off the preseason MAC favorite Ohio Bobcats en route to a 94-87 victory.

Eastern Michigan tennis dominates in season opener

Eastern Michigan University's tennis team opened its 2025 dual season with dominant back-to-back victories over Ferris State. The team showcased strong performances across singles and doubles to secure a 2-0 start.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Jan. 21-27

Eastern Michigan athletics starts January with exciting basketball, track & field, tennis, and gymnastics events, showcasing top-tier competition and thrilling action.

Men's basketball gets road win at Bowling Green, 68-62

Arne Osojnik has a career-day 16 points and 11 rebounds in the triumph of Bowling Green State University.

Women's basketball travels to Central Michigan, falls 73-64

Mackenzie Amalia scores EMU-high 19 points in a 73-64 defeat at Central Michigan.

Eastern Michigan gymnastics triumphs in Golden Girls' Classic

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team triumphed at the Golden Girls' Classic with a season-best score of 195.125, defeating three opponents and marking their first 4-0 season start since at least 2003.

Sisi Eleko’s special night, double double spoiled by Buffalo win, 77-55

Sisi Eleko was honored during the pregame festivities for scoring her 1,000th career point against Ball State last week and continued her incredible run of form by dropping 16 points and 11 rebounds - her ninth double-double of the campaign - while also leading the team in assists with a career-high of five. 

Men's basketball falls on the road to Central Michigan, 82-63

Three Eagle players score 13 or more points in a loss to Central Michigan.

Eastern Michigan gymnastics opens 2025 season with victory over Bowling Green

Eastern Michigan gymnastics began its 2025 season with a 194.925-193.100 victory over Bowling Green, highlighted by nine personal-best performances and a standout all-around score from senior Raisa Boris.

Track and Field sets new records in first meet of season

Josephine Oloye, a Sophomore from Nigeria, sets the Eastern Michigan school record in the 300-meter dash.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Jan. 14-20

Check out this week's sporting events at EMU!

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball falls to Akron in high-scoring battle, 105-81

Eagles' late push falls short in women's basketball loss to Akron, 61-56

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team fought valiantly but fell short in a 61-56 loss to Akron despite standout performances from Sisi Eleko and Mackenzie Amalia.

Eleko hits milestone in EMU loss at Ball State

Sisi Eleko scored her 1,000th career point, and four Eagles scored double figures as Eastern Michigan University lost to Ball State University, 101-69.

Northern Illinois joins Mountain West Conference, setting new standard for MAC teams

Northern Illinois University's football program will join the Mountain West Conference in 2026, bringing about a significant shift in collegiate athletics and prompting implications for Mid-American Conference schools like Eastern Michigan University.

Eastern Michigan falls short in thriller at Toledo, 90-87

Eastern Michigan University's men's basketball team rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit but fell short in a 90-87 loss to Toledo despite standout performances from Christian Henry, Jalen Terry, and Da’Sean Nelson.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Jan. 7-13

Eastern Michigan athletics starts the new year with a busy week of exciting basketball, track and field, swimming, and tennis events. The week features key conference matchups and competitive invites across multiple sports.