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4/28/2020, 9:33am

Los Angeles Chargers pick up Kevin McGill

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed Kevin McGill, a former defensive back at Eastern Michigan who was named to the 2018 All-MAC Second Team and 2019 All-MAC Third Team. McGill was one of the best defensive backs in the MAC during his college career and he will now compete for a spot on the Chargers’ roster. 

EMU flags are ran through endzone at Rynearson Stadium.

4/27/2020, 6:46pm

Steven Nielsen gets signed by the Jaguars

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

Steven Nielsen, a former Eastern Michigan offensive tackle has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2020 NFL Draft which ended on Saturday, April 25. The 6’8 offensive lineman played in 49 games at Eastern Michigan over the last four seasons and started all 13 games last year. He earned 2018 Third Team All-MAC honors. 

Rob Murphy reacts to call versus Michigan State in East Lansing on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

4/20/2020, 2:34am

Eagles welcome transfer guard Bryce McBride

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

Bryce McBride, a 6-2 point guard out of Jackson, Tennessee, announced his decision to join the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball program on Wednesday, March 28 on Twitter. He attended Dyersburg State Community College last season and was named First Team All-TJCCAA after averaging 24.2 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game. 

A fan holds up a sign during Eastern Michigan-Toledo football game on Oct. 8 at Rynearson Stadium.

4/18/2020, 7:31pm

3-star OT Coleon Smith signs with EMU after decommitting from Indiana

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

Coleon Smith, a 3-star offensive tackle according to ESPN and 247 Sports, has signed with head coach Chris Creighton and the Eastern Michigan Eagles football program. Smith signed with the team on Wednesday, April 15 via Twitter. He previously committed to Indiana on February 5, 2020 before changing his mind in EMU’s favor.

Credit: Richard Palaikis II, EMU Athletics.

4/11/2020, 8:36pm

Looking back at the EMU women's basketball team's top moments

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles women’s basketball team had an up-and-down 2019-20 campaign, which came to an abrupt end due to the coronavirus pandemic, just as they were starting to play to their full potential. The Eagles finished with a 16-15 (9-9) record, including a 9-6 record at home, and a number of outstanding individual and team performances. Looking back, here are Eastern Michigan’s top five moments from this past season. 

Damari Parris watches from the bench at the Convocation Center on Jan. 22.

4/10/2020, 8:50pm

EMU guard Damari Parris enters transfer portal

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

Damari Parris entered the transfer portal on Thursday, March 19 as he has one year of eligibility remaining. Parris has already transferred once during his college career as he played for Western Kentucky during the 2016-17 season before coming to Eastern Michigan. Parris only played for the Eagles during the 2018-19 campaign. 

Ty Groce defends during game at the Convocation Center on Jan. 22.

4/4/2020, 5:15pm

How will Eastern Michigan men’s basketball look next year?

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball 2019-20 season came to a close on Monday, March 9 as the Eagles lost in the first round of the MAC Tournament to Kent State 86-76. Now, with all sports being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s time to look forward to next season and project what the EMU team will look like.

4/4/2020, 5:15pm

2020-21 schedule breakdown for EMU football

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles football program are looking to reach their third consecutive bowl game next year and their quest will begin on Saturday, Sept. 5 when the Eagles travel to Lexington to face the Kentucky Wildcats. The remainder of the schedule will consist of eight conference games and five home games at Rynearson Stadium.

Boubacar Toure shoots free throw versus Miami (OH) on Feb. 2 at the Convocation Center.

4/1/2020, 6:00am

EMU Basketball crushes Kansas to win March Madness Tournament

By Caleb Burlingame

The world stood still last night as the Eastern Michigan Eagles won the NCAA Tournament, which is the first national championship for the school. Fans and analysts everywhere had the 16-seeded Eagles being defeated in the first round, but EMU shocked the world and turned into Cinderella at the ball.

Areanna Combs shoots free throw in 2020.

3/22/2020, 10:45pm

EMU women’s basketball finishes with winning record

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-15, 9-9) women’s basketball team had their season end, as all others did, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Eagles were competing in the MAC Tournament in Cleveland the day before the tournament was cancelled on Thursday, March 12. EMU was set to play the following day.

EMU competes in track event on April 9 in Ypsilanti.

3/22/2020, 10:44pm

Eagles men's track team finished second in the MAC prior to cancellations

By Luke Gremban and Charles Post / Sports Writer

The Eastern Michigan men’s track and field team had two meets between Feb. 22-29. The first was the Alex Wilson Invitational on Feb. 22, the second was the two-day MAC Indoor Championship beginning on Feb. 28. The men’s team had high finishes in both events, but all further events in the season have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Marquise Gill slides to first versus Ohio on Saturday, April 26.

3/20/2020, 11:50am

Eagles baseball season cancelled after 14 games

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-13) men’s baseball team had their season come to an end due to the coronavirus outbreak. The NCAA has cancelled the remainder of winter and spring sports but they announced that all seniors competing in spring sports will have the option to return next season for another year of eligibility. 

Rachel Slocum jumps and poses on Jan. 17 at McGuirk Arena.

3/20/2020, 11:50am

EMU gymnastics finished with three wins before cancellation

By Tiauna Allen / Sports Writer

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-7) women’s gymnastics team concluded its 2020 season on March 7, against Michigan State University in East Lansing. The team was scheduled to play 13 meets this season but could only compete in 11 due to the cancellation related to COVID-19. 

Photo via Wil Seaman on Unsplash.

3/20/2020, 11:49am

The tennis team finishes shortened season with 10-7 record

By Zach Sturgill

Hundreds of college athletic programs have stopped short due to COVID-19. EMU has canceled all events and team practices for the spring season. That includes women’s tennis, that finished with a 10-7 record. Conference matches were set to start on March 22, however EMU followed suit with NCAA guidelines in not having those matches be played.