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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.

Three Eagles compete at 2024 NCAA Gymnastics Michigan Regionals

Chemotti is the first Eagle to compete in three consecutive NCAA Regional Championships while Boris and Fisher notched their first appearances at regionals in their careers.

EMU lacrosse suffers home defeat as Michigan dominates, 20-4

On April 3 within the EMU Indoor Practice Facility in Ypsilanti, history was made as the Eastern Michigan University (5-5) lacrosse team hosted a nationally-ranked opponent for the first time. The fifth-ranked University of Michigan (12-1) secured a dominant 20-4 victory.

Eastern Michigan introduces Sahar Nusseibeh as new women's basketball coach at introductory press conference

“When we heard the six words on the Zoom, we got off and said we need to hire her,” EMU Athletics Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee said when dwelling on the moment of meeting with Nusseibeh for the position. "I am as excited now as I’ve ever been about a hire.” 

Eastern Michigan Track and Field Goes on the Road; Produces Results at Raleigh Relays

Eastern Michigan had runners in the women’s 800, 1500, 5000, and 10000 meters, while having runners in the men’s 800 and 1500 meters. There were also two events that the Eagles had athletes in that covered the field side of things, which were the men’s long jump and triple jump.

EMU walks off Central Michigan, 6-5, in ninth inning to clinch series win

In clinching today's victory against the Chippewas, the Eagles have achieved a significant milestone. This marks the first time since the 2012 campaign that Eastern Michigan has secured series wins against both Western Michigan University and Central Michigan in the same season.

EMU Baseball falls short in second game of series in 8-5 loss to Central Michigan

Eastern Michigan lost their second game of the home series against Central Michigan, 8-5.

Opening game triumph as EMU baseball team secures 5-4 victory over Central Michigan in series opener

On Thursday, March 28, at Oestrike Stadium, a thrilling close game unfolded as the Eastern Michigan University baseball team mounted a late rally, scoring two runs in the ninth inning. Junior Logan Hugo's clutch single sealed the deal, securing a dramatic 5-4 victory over Central Michigan University. 

EMU women's basketball officially names Sahar Nusseibeh as next head coach

Nusseibeh comes to Ypsilanti after being the head coach at Canisius University for the past three seasons. During her time at Canisius, Nusseibeh the Golden Griffins to its first 17-win season since 2008-09, and its first double-digit win season since 2018-19. 

Eagles lacrosse triumphs over Akron with an 11-10 victory, securing first MAC road win

The Eagles doubled their season win total from last year securing its fourth win of the season after defeating MAC opponent Akron.

EMU baseball downs Western Michigan over weekend to capture series win, 2-1

The series was originally scheduled to run all three days of the weekend with the Eagles and Broncos facing off once for each day, but snowy conditions on Friday, March 22, caused the first game to get postponed to Sunday. 

Eagle 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.

Six Eagles top five different track and field events in Clyde Hart Classic

Eagle athletes went on to place in the top five in numerous events, including Gabriel Singh (Toledo, Ohio) in the 400m hurdles, Ryan Johnson (Springboro, Ohio) and Jake McEarchern (Lloydminster, Alberta) in the hammer throw, Alex Thompson (St. Catherine, Jamaica) in the long jump, and Mariia Yelanska (Dnipro, Ukraine) and Kyra Buffen (Columbus, Ga.) in the Triple Jump.