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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.

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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.

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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.

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Johnson matches career best with four RBIs despite baseball's loss to Bowling Green

By Elena Davis · Monday, May 13, 2024

Despite a powerful performance from Junior Lucas Johnson, who drove in four runs with a home run and a double, Eastern Michigan University's baseball team fell short against the Mid-American Conference champions, Bowling Green State University, losing 8-6 on their Senior Day. The Eagles will now set their sights on a matchup against Michigan State University in East Lansing.

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Local professor Derrick Fries nominated for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

By Elena Davis · Saturday, May 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University professor Derrick Fries' lifelong dedication to sailing and athleticism has granted him a prestigious nomination for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. With a career spanning nearly three decades in competitive sports and a profound impact on sailing education, Fries' achievements are being celebrated on a statewide level.

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

By Elena Davis · Thursday, May 9, 2024

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.

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

By Elena Davis · Thursday, May 9, 2024

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.

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