Sports

Women's basketball snaps 18-game losing streak, beats Northern Illinois 76-72

Trailing by 10 points through three quarters, the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter—outscoring Northern Illinois University 20-6—to secure a thrilling 76-72 win that snapped an 18-game losing streak and marked their first Mid-American Conference victory of the season.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Feb. 25-March 3

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an exciting week, featuring key basketball, lacrosse, tennis, gymnastics, baseball matchups, prestigious golf tournaments, and track & field events.

Terry's buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifts Eastern Michigan over Northern Illinois

Terry's 28 points and buzzer-beating three complete comeback for Eastern Michigan, seven wins in MAC play marks best for head coach Stan Heath.

EMU women's basketball snaps 18-game losing streak, beats Northern Illinois

Sisi Eleko scores 20 points to lead Eastern Michigan to its first win since December 1, 2024.

The Echo Q&A Series: EMU's Ali Azinfar shares his Valorant esports journey

Ali Azinfar answers a Q&A about playing competitively for Valorant at EMU.

Eagles women's basketball fall to in-state rival Chippewas, 74-62

Eastern Michigan fought hard but fell short in their quest for their first MAC win. Central Michigan’s strong guard play and offensive efficiency led the Chippewas to a 74-62 victory at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.

Nelson, Terry pave way for critical EMU men's basketball triumph over Miami

Fresh off being named the NCAA’s Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week and the MAC Player of the Week for his career game against Toledo, Jalen Terry backed up his efforts from Saturday with a 24 point performance tonight - him and Da’Sean Nelson once again headlining Eastern Michigan’s scoring output in a crucial win against Miami (OH), 76-66. 

EMU baseball swept by Pittsburgh in season opener

As baseball season has started, the bullpen allows 23 earned runs in three days for Eastern Michigan.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Feb. 18-24

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for an action-packed week with key basketball, track and field, tennis, baseball, and golf events—all crucial matchups and tournaments you won’t want to miss!

Eagles lose thriller against MAC-best Ball State, 74-69

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fought hard against MAC leader Ball State in a thrilling matchup. Still, a fourth-quarter offensive slump and defensive struggles in the final minutes led to a narrow 74-69 defeat.

Career night for Terry allows Eagles to top Rockets, 80-73

Da’Sean Nelson reached his 1,000th career point as the Eastern Michigan Eagles secured a dominant 80-73 victory over Toledo, led by Jalen Terry’s career-high 38 points on 88% shooting.

Men’s basketball drops hard-fought battle at Ball State in overtime, 86-84

The Eagles' late leads in regulation and overtime dissipate in a tough 45-minute battle in Muncie.

Eagles lacrosse falls in season opener, 15-10

Eastern Michigan Women's Lacrosse fell in a hard-fought, physical matchup against San Diego State on Feb. 9, despite an early lead and a four-goal performance from Mackenzie Blackwell.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Feb. 11-17

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for a high-energy week filled with exciting matchups across multiple sports, including basketball, track & field, gymnastics, tennis, and more! With top-tier competitions and crucial games on the horizon, EMU athletes are ready to bring their best and make a statement. Whether you’re cheering from the stands in Ypsilanti or following the action from home, don’t miss these must-see events happening throughout the week.

Senior Swim Night at Michael H. Jones Natatorium

Nelson, Terry help Eastern snap 3-game skid against Old Dominion, 76-70

It was a tale of two halves for the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team against Old Dominion. The Eagles made a notable change to their approach in the second half: feed Da’Sean Nelson in the paint, and watch good things happen.

Eastern Michigan women's basketball falls to Miami, 68-45

Eagles drop 15th straight game, 68-45, against Miami

Eastern MBB drops 3rd straight in MAC play to Kent State, 70-49

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team’s roller coaster 2024-25 campaign continued on Tuesday evening. After winning three straight in conference play and firmly entrenching themselves as MAC tournament contenders, the Eagles have now lost their third straight, falling 70-49 at home to Kent State.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Feb. 4-10

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an exciting week of action, featuring key basketball games, track & field competitions, swimming, and lacrosse matchups packed into a thrilling lineup of events.

EMU women's basketball celebrates Alumni Weekend, hosts Play4Kay event, but falls to Toledo, 77-49

It was not your average Saturday at the George Gervin GameAbove Center this week - as not only did the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team recognize a few prominent alums to play for the college in the afternoon, but they also sported new alternate pink jerseys in honor of the school’s annual Play4Kay game. They recognized National Women and Girls in Sports Day.