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Kirsten Gendron competes against Towson at the Convocation Center on Feb. 20, 2017.

1/26/2020, 12:06pm

EMU gymnastics loses its home opener

By Tiauna Allen / Sports Writer

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team lost its home opener against Central Michigan University on Sunday, Jan. 19. The match started on vault and the Eagles had the advantage in scoring after the first rotation but they were unable to hold on for the victory. 

EMU’s women’s tennis team faces Toledo on April 3, 2013 in Ypsilanti.

1/26/2020, 12:05pm

EMU women’s tennis prepares for season ahead

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan’s women’s tennis team is set to begin their 2020 schedule as they face Michigan State on the road on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Eagles were selected to finish in eighth place according to the MAC preseason poll. Buffalo, who totaled 77 points, was selected to win the conference. Miami (OH) was picked to finish in second place. 

Megan Pendleton competes in the weight throw on Jan. 9, 2015 at Bowen Field House.

1/25/2020, 7:52pm

The women's track team competes at Doug Hansen Open

By Charles Post and Jadan Shorts / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles women’s track team traveled to Saginaw Valley State University for the Doug Hansen Open on Friday, Jan. 17. The Eagles competed in 11 events, including the 60-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 800-meter dash, 60-meter hurdles, the one-mile run and much more. 

Noah Morgan makes a move to the basket at the Convocation Center on Jan. 18.

1/25/2020, 7:52pm

EMU looks to snap losing streak against Miami (OH)

By Charles Post and Tyler Sabo / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-9, 0-6) will be finishing up their road trip against the Miami RedHawks (8-11, 1-5).  The Eagles are on a six-game losing streak, dropping their game against the Bowling Green Falcons, 62-59, on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The RedHawks on the other hand, have won only one game in their last six games. 

Eagles fall 89-82 versus rival CMU

1/25/2020, 7:50pm

Eagles fall 89-82 versus rival CMU

By Zach Sturgill

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Convocation Center for the EMU Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing Celebration. CMU closed out the 89-82 win with free throws and remained undefeated against the MAC.

Yeikson Montero is defended by Jordan Dartis at the Convocation Center on Jan. 18.

1/23/2020, 8:41pm

Toure’s double-double not enough to secure first MAC win

By Luke Gremban / Sports Writer

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-9, 0-6) men’s basketball team played against the Bowling Green Falcons (14-5, 5-1) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and lost their sixth straight game 62-59. The Eagles have dropped all of their conference games so far this season, after starting 10-3. 

EMU falls to Ohio for fifth straight loss

1/18/2020, 8:45pm

EMU falls to Ohio for fifth straight loss

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-8, 0-5) men’s basketball team fell to the Ohio Bobcats (10-8, 2-3) on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles were up 28-21 at halftime but lost 60-58. Noah Morgan had 23 points for EMU, while senior forward Ty Groce added 17 points, five rebounds and three steals. 

EMU guard Natalia Pineda brings the ball past half court at the Convocation Center on Nov. 8.

1/17/2020, 9:40pm

EMU women's basketball wins at home against Miami (OH)

By Tiauna Allen / Sports Writer

Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball defeated Miami (Ohio) University in a blowout, Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Convocation Center. The win gives the Eagles its third MAC victory and Eastern Michigan now has a 3-1 MAC record. A successful first quarter for the Eagles was the start of the blowout. EMU scored 29 points in the first quarter. 

EMU guard Yeikson Montero plays defense at the Convocation Center on Nov. 14.

1/17/2020, 9:36pm

Eagles men's basketball plummet to 0-4 in MAC with loss against Ball State

By Luke Gremban / Sports Writer

The Eastern Michigan Eagles took on Ball State on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Ball State is the fourth team in a row that Eastern Michigan has lost to who currently sit with a 0-4 conference record. Head coach Rob Murphy reacted to the loss: “Tonight, when Ball State was open, they knocked it down. When we had opportunities, we didn’t. That’s the bottom line.”

The team celebrates . against Towson at the Convocation Center on Feb. 20.

1/15/2020, 10:49am

EMU gymnastics starts season with win

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan women’s gymnastics team started the season 1-0 with a victory on the road versus Bowling Green State University on Saturday, Jan. 11. The final score was 194.875-193.325 in favor of the Eagles, who were led by Jada Rondeau, Emili Dobronics, Caitlin Satler, Kara Roberts and others. 

Photo via Austris Augusts on Unsplash.

1/15/2020, 10:47am

Eagles compete in Wolverine Invitational

By Jadan Shorts / SPORTS WRITER

The Eastern Michigan women’s track team continued their indoor season nearby at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. This is known as the Wolverine Invitational where 10 different schools participated including the Eagles. To start off the field events Sophomore Nina Ward took fourth place in the long jump with a jump of 5.54 meters. 

EMU guard Jenna Annecchiarico brings the ball up the court at the Convocation Center on Nov. 8.

1/15/2020, 10:46am

EMU women's basketball team defeated by Ball State

By Zach Sturgill

The Eastern Michigan Eagles women's basketball team went into Muncie, Ind. looking for their first 3-0 start against the MAC since the 2006-2007 season. It didn't go as planned as EMU lost 59-54 to the Cardinals at Worthen Arena on Saturday. Areanna Combs had 18 points for the Eagles (7-7, 2-1 MAC) with a season-high in rebounds at 11. 

Pittsburgh defeated EMU on Thursday, Dec. 26 at the Ford Field.

12/27/2019, 1:05am

Pittsburgh defeats EMU in Quick Lane Bowl

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-5, 4-4) have defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-7, 3-5) in the 2019 Quick Lane Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. The final score was 34-30 as Pittsburgh was led by junior quarterback Kenny Pickett, who threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns. Eastern Michigan is now 1-4 all-time in bowl games. 

EMU cornerback Freddie McGee III covers receiver at Rynearson Stadium on Oct. 19.

12/24/2019, 10:33pm

Eastern Michigan looks to win second bowl game in Quick Lane Bowl versus Pittsburgh

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6, 3-5) will face the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5, 4-4) in the Quick Lane Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. Both teams are just 2-3 in their last five outings and still have a bad taste in their mouths following losses in the regular season finale. EMU lost to Kent State, while Pittsburgh fell to Boston College. 

EMU falls to No. 15 Michigan State on the road

12/24/2019, 10:32pm

EMU falls to No. 15 Michigan State on the road

By Luke Gremban and Charles Post / Sports Writer

The Eastern Michigan (9-2) men’s basketball team travelled to the Breslin Center to face the No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (9-3) on Saturday, Dec. 21. The Eagles now have a 9-2 record, tied with Kent State at the top of the MAC. The Spartans dominated the game from the tip-off, outscoring the Eagles 41-20 in the first half.