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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The sixth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU football’s Brian Dooley awarded 2023 Disney Spirit Award

Eastern Michigan University football offensive lineman Brian Dooley was honored with the 2023 Disney Spirit Award, honoring the most inspirational figure in college football every year, after donating his athletic scholarship earlier this season to walk-on offensive lineman Zack Conti. Dooley was presented with the award at the "Home Depot College Football Awards" on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 8.

Golden Grizzlies ride stifling defense to blow out Eagles in the second half en route to 77-63 win

It was an instate battle on Friday night as Oakland University was in town for a matchup with the Eastern Michigan University basketball team where Golden Grizzlies junior Trey Townsend showcased his talents en route to a 22-point performance to propel Oakland over EMU.

EMU soccer's Kate Robinson reflects on award-winning season and future endeavors in life

Eagles to go bowling in Alabama at the 68 Ventures Bowl against South Alabama

The Eastern Michigan University football team will officially go bowling in Mobile, Ala., against South Alabama in their third-consecutive bowl game appearance, and sixth appearance since 2016, which ranks first in the MAC and second amongst teams in Michigan.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The fifth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

Eastern Michigan hoops improves to 3-0 at home after defeat over Lake Superior State, 68-53

EMU men's basketball team defeats LSSU, making it 3-0 at home. Tyson Acuff scored 24 points to lead the team as being ranked fourth in the nation for scoring.

A look into potential bowl game selections and matchups for the Eastern Michigan football team

As the Eastern Michigan University football team will once again go bowling, Echo Sports Editor Blake McQueary looks at the potential bowl games the Eagles could be playing in when time comes in two weeks.

Local Ypsilanti Rugby team promotes inclusivity and community

A spotlight on Ypsilanti's local women's rugby team.

EMU Eagles lose to Michigan Wolverines in Women's Basketball, 80-44

The women's basketball team lost to the Michigan Wolverines 80-44. Freshman Cali Denson leads the team in points. The Washtenaw County foes faced off for the 26th time on Friday. In this closely contested series, the Wolverines maintain a 17-9 all-time advantage over the Green and White. Eastern has emerged victorious in four of the last nine encounters.

Eastern Michigan secures bowl eligibility for third consecutive season after downing Buffalo, 24-11

The Eastern Michigan football team clinches their third straight bowl game for the first time in program history as they defeated the University at Buffalo, 24-11

Eastern Michigan vs. Buffalo game preview, odds, what to watch

Full preview of Eagles and Buffalos Tuesday night matchup

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The fourth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU men's basketball secures home glory on the new Ben Braun court, 69-62

EMU men's basketball defends the new Ben Braun Court with a 69-62 win behind 31 points from Tyson Acuff.

EMU basketball court’s new name honors record-holding leader

Echo sports editor Blake McQueary sat down with legendary EMU men's basketball coach, Ben Braun, to discuss his coaching journey ahead of his court unveiling inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday, Nov. 18.

E|Dining set to host Second Annual Thankful Event

EDining lining up numerous Thanksgiving thankful events around Eastern Michigan University's campus, including their "Thankful Meals to Go" giveaway, as well as the Ypsilanti community sit-down dinner.

Eagles survive double overtime lights against Akron, 30-27

With Bowl game eligibility on the line, the Eagles outlasted Akron in a double overtime nail-biter, 30-27, to give the seniors a walkoff win on senior night.

Eastern Michigan vs. Akron game preview, odds, what to watch

Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives his insight on the Eastern Michigan University football team's final home game of the season against the University of Akron

Eagles victorious in home opener against Georgia State, 70-60

The Eagles hosted Georgia State University in their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 11, as freshman Arne Osojnik and junior Tyson Acuff shine to lead EMU to a 70-60 win.

Eastern Michigan blown out by Toledo at Glass Bowl, 49-23, for third consecutive loss