Sports - The Eastern Echo

Volleyball secures 20th straight AVCA Team Academic Award

By Elena Davis · Sunday, July 21, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University Volleyball Team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award.

Caterina Don named EMU Women's Assistant Golf Coach after playing career at Georgia

By Hugh Thorp · Friday, July 19, 2024

Caterina Don makes history by becoming the first assistant coach in Women’s Golf at Eastern Michigan University.

Seven EMU swimmers head to USA Speedo Sectionals

By Elena Davis · Thursday, July 18, 2024

Seven EMU swimmers are set to compete at the 2024 USA Swimming Summer Speedo Sectionals from July 18-21.

Team USA becomes World University Champions in the Netherlands

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Wednesday, July 17, 2024

EMU made waves at the World University Championships.

Ryan Yip appointed EMU’s men’s assistant golf coach

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Friday, July 12, 2024

EMU welcomes a new assistant men's golf coach, Ryan Yip.

Two EMU Eagles earn combined four gold medals at U20 Track and Field Championships

By Hugh Thorp · Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Two of EMU's Eagles found success at the U20 World Championships.

Former Eagle headed to 2024 Paris Olympics

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Sunday, July 7, 2024

EMU Track and Field alum Donald Scott is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

A bronze statue unveiled in August 2023 depicts EMU alum and NBA player George "Iceman" Gervin, stands outside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on the Eastern Michigan University campus.

Talking to Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee about the upcoming season

By Elena Davis · Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Eastern Echo sat down with EMU Athletics Director Scott Wetherbee to discuss the upcoming season.

Graduate student Kyle Schroedle signs with Voyagers

By Destiny Jenkins-Jones · Tuesday, June 25, 2024

EMU's Kyle Schroedle signs with the Great Falls Voyagers.

Crosby Field unveiled: EMU's new turf ready for action

By Elena Davis · Sunday, June 23, 2024

The newly renovated EMU athletic facilities recognize the contributions and donations made by Maxx and Rachel Crosby both during and after their time at Eastern.

Savannah De Bock at Junior World Championship

Future Eagle Savannah De Bock ranks 2nd at Junior World Championship

By Hugh Thorp · Thursday, June 20, 2024

One of EMU's newest women's golf players is making waves across the world.

Eagle Crest Golf Course - Ann Arbor Ypsi Marriott

Eastern Michigan hires Andy Walker as new head men's golf coach

By Hugh Thorp · Wednesday, June 19, 2024

EMU men's golf has found a new head coach.

Detroit City FC triumphs on TRUEMU night

By Elena Davis · Tuesday, June 18, 2024

TRUEMU Night at Keyworth Stadium was unforgettable as Detroit City FC's men’s and women’s teams secured thrilling victories on June 16, with proceeds supporting the EMU Student Emergency Fund. The women's team edged out Midwest United FC 2-1, while the men's team defeated Charleston Battery 2-0, delighting the season-high crowd of 7,172.

Jay Smith joins men’s basketball as assistant coach, player development specialist

By Elena Davis · Friday, June 14, 2024

Jay Smith joins men’s hoops staff as Assistant Coach and Player Development Specialist.

Eastern Michigan’s Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham retires after 30 years

By Elena Davis · Monday, June 10, 2024

After 30 transformative years at Eastern Michigan University, Head Men's Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham announced his retirement on May 24. Cunningham, who led the team to multiple Mid-American Conference titles, leaves a legacy of excellence, and the newly established GameAbove Golf Performance Center ensures EMU's continued success in collegiate golf.

Eastern Michigan welcomes new women’s golf coach Josh Brewer

By Elena Davis · Sunday, June 9, 2024

EMU Women's Golf has a new coach, along with a new facility.

GameAbove grants $6.5 million to transform EMU golf teams

By Elena Davis · Wednesday, May 29, 2024

EMU's golf teams received a major donation from GameAbove.

Eastern Michigan Track at UofM Invitational feb 17th

Track and Field wraps up 2024 season at NCAA East Prelims

By Elena Davis · Monday, May 27, 2024

Eastern Michigan University's track and field teams headed to Lexington, Kentucky to compete on the national stage.

Eagles' Kleiman hits third consecutive homer, but Eastern Michigan falls short in season finale against Northern Illinois, 9-8

By Elena Davis · Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The Eagles finished out their baseball season against Northern Illinois.

Eastern Michigan baseball falls in 11-inning thriller to Northern Illinois, 15-14

By Elena Davis · Sunday, May 19, 2024

In a thrilling extra-innings showdown on May 17 at Ralph McKinzie Field, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team was edged out by Northern Illinois University, losing 15-14 in 11 innings. Brendan Kleiman led the Eagles with a standout performance, hitting a home run for the second straight game, driving in three runs, and scoring four times, tying the season's run record for EMU.