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Homestead High senior Taeley Mahler commits to Eastern Michigan ahead of volleyball season

Homestead High School's volleyball standout Taeley Mahler solidified her collegiate aspirations by officially signing with Eastern Michigan University on December 4, 2023. The EMU Eagles will kick off their preseason with an exhibition game against Hillsdale College on August 19 at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This match will offer Mahler and her teammates an early opportunity to showcase their skills as they prepare for the upcoming season.

EMU is set to soar at the 2024 MAC outdoor track and field championships

EMU's track and field teams are gearing up to make their mark at the 2024 Mid-American Conference outdoor track and field championships, set to kick off at the Northern Illinois University soccer and track and field complex in DeKalb, Illinois, from May 9-11. The Eagles would achieve their 25th men's, 13th women's MAC outdoor track titles.

EMU's Samson Evans scores NFL Rookie Minicamp spot with Miami Dolphins

EMU's running back Samson Evans earns a coveted spot at the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp, announced on April 29.

EMU track and field remain instate for two meet weekend as several Eagles post personal records

EMU athletes set outdoor personal records in 18 different instances throughout the two meets and also had 13 different first-place finishers in their respective events.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers secures EMU wide receiver Tanner Knue

Tanner Knue, former wide receiver for Eastern Michigan University secures a spot with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Former Eagle Marcellus Johnson Joins New York Giants Roster

The New York Giants have added former Eastern Michigan University standout Marcellus Johnson to their roster following the NFL Draft.

EMU's Brian Dooley Secures Spot with Tennessee Titans Offensive Line

Eastern Michigan University offensive lineman Brian Dooley. He's officially sealed the deal as a free agent with none other than the NFL's Tennessee Titans.

EMU Rowing Team celebrates new course on Ford Lake

EMU Tennis secures MAC tournament spot with dominant 6-1 victory at BGSU

EMU triumphed over BGSU with a score of 6-1, securing the No. 4 seed in the MAC Tournament next week. This marks their return to the event for the first time since 2018.

Akron completes 3-0 series sweep after downing Eagles, 15-5

Charlie the Cardinal; A bobblehead that altered the importance of winning against Ball State for Eastern Michigan athletics

EMU Lacrosse suffers overtime defeat against Xavier: Final Score 13-12

Lacrosse Suffers Overtime Defeat Against Xavier: Final Score 13-12. While Blackwell nets four goals, Porter registers 13 saves in an impressive display.

Eagles Sports Tips and Tales

The latest installment of The Eastern Echo's Sports Tips and Tales, highlighting the latest events and news around the EMU athletic world.

EMU baseball drops weekend series against Ohio, 2-1

After rain postponed Friday's matchup, the Eagles and Bobcats played a doubleheader on Saturday, April 13, followed by one game on Sunday, April 14, to wrap up the weekend series. 

Eagles lacrosse falls to rival Central Michigan in battle for top spot of the MAC, 16-7

The battle was for first place in the Mid-American Conference standings as both teams entered the matchup with perfect 3-0 records through MAC play. The Chippewas would win the battle and first place in the standings as they defeated the Eagles, 16-7. 

EMU Rowing celebrates installation of new course on Ford Lake

EMU Baseball Drops Weekend Series to Kent State After 9-2 Loss on Sunday

After the weekend, the two sides have met 132 times all-time as the Golden Flashes pose an 83-49 record over the Eagles. With a series loss to Kent State, EMU has failed to clinch a series win against Kent State since the 1986 season. 

48 Eagles post personal records for Eastern Michigan after two-meet weekend

EMU Lacrosse secures win over Detroit Mercy to improve to 3-0 in MAC play

Eagles Sports Tips and Tales

The latest installment of The Eastern Echo's Sports Tips and Tales, highlighting the latest events and news around the EMU athletic world.