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EMU Track & Field concludes first outdoor meets of the season at Raleigh Relays and Hurricane Collegiate Invitational

The Eastern Michigan University track and field team competed in North Carolina at the Raleigh Relays on March 24-26, and also in Coral Gambles, Florida for the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational on March 26. The program saw many personal-best performances from its members throughout the three-day showdown. 

EMU baseball claims victory over Akron with combined 28 runs in Friday double-header

On Friday March 25, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team hosted the home-opening series against Akron at Oestrike Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI. Eastern Michigan University baseball gained a successful win over the University of Akron. Game one resulted in 10-9 Eagles, with game two scoring in at 18-6 EMU.

EMU Baseball welcomes Oakland University in home opener

Eastern Michigan’s baseball team faced Oakland University Tuesday resulting in a loss for the Eagles. The Eagles are now 5-12 for the season thus far.

EMU baseball dominates Butler, 15-4

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team (3-10, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) traveled to Bulldog Park in Indiana on Saturday, Mar. 15 to face off against Butler in the first game of a three-game series. A total of nine Eagle players tallied at least one hit in game one of the series versus Butler. Junior Gabe Denton lead the charge with a game-high of home runs with one as well as runs scored with four total. 

EMU gymnast Ella Chemotti named MAC Freshman of the Year

The Eastern Michigan gymnastics team competed at the MAC Championship on Saturday, March 19, 2022, where they finished in sixth place in a tough meet. Freshman Ella Chemotti tied for first on bars and went home as the MAC Freshman of the Year. 

EMU rowing completes successful annual training trip against No. 15 Alabama

On March 5, the Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing team competed against the University of Alabama. This trip happens every year over spring break to kick off the Eagles outdoor spring season.

EMU men’s golf team records their lowest 54 hole score in program history at Grand Canyon Invitational

Eastern Michigan participated in the Grand Canyon University Invitational March 14-15. Eastern Michigan posted the 12th-lowest 54 hole score in program history during Tuesday’s event. The Eagles placed 10th overall and saw Ty Celone record his 24th career top-25.

Eastern Michigan University baseball starts Spring season

 The Eastern Michigan University baseball program (2-8, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) kicked off the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, Mar.13 against the Ball State Cardinals. EMU’s only score of the game came from junior Gabe Denton. Denton smashed a solo home-run against Cardinal’s pitcher Tyler Schweitzer. 

Taige Bryant receives First-Team All-American as EMU indoor track season comes to a close

On Friday, March 11, Taige Bryant and Newlyn Stephenson competed in the NCAA championship for weight throw. Bryant placed sixth with a throw of 22.21m and Stephenson placed 11th.

EMU mens’ golf finish 11th at the Colleton River Collegiate

The Eastern Michigan mens' golf team competed at the Colleton River Collegiate at the Jack Nicklaus Course on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The Eagles finished in 11th place in the event, as senior Ty Celone finished in the top-25.  

EMU Adaptive Sports Club hosts wheelchair basketball at the EMU Rec/IM

EMU womens' basketball honors nine senior players in the last home game of the season

EMU women’s basketball fell short 75-51 to the University of Toledo. Nine EMU seniors were recognized for Senior Day at their last home game of the season.

Four swim and dive team members enter EMU’s record book after Championship performances

Eastern Michigan’s swim and dive team traveled to Bowling Green, Ohio to compete in the MAC Championships. Despite not winning the Championship EMU earned three silver and two bronze medals. 

Eastern Michigan University track and field teams soar home as back-to-back MAC Indoor Champions

The Eastern Michigan University track and field team competed at the Kent State Field House for the MAC championship on Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26. The mens' team went on to secure its second consecutive MAC championship, as they finished in first place with a score of 166. The womens' team fell short, earning second place with a score of 84.5. Junior Baldvin Magnusson was named MVP, and director and head coach, Sue Parks, was named men's Coach of the Year in the MAC. 

EMU mens' basketball claw their way to victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies, 74-72

Eastern Michigan University mens' basketball team (10-18, 5-12 MAC) hosted the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-18, 5-11 MAC) Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the George Gervin Above Center. Tuesday's matchup between the Eagles and Huskies marked the 50th meeting since 1999.

EMU mens’ basketball drops weekend matchup to Akron

The Eastern Michigan University mens' basketball team (9-18, 4-12 Mid-American Conference), took on the University of Akron (17-9, 10-6 Mid-American Conference), which resulted in a 67-48 loss for the Eagles. EMU freshman Noah Farrakhan led the Eagles with 21 points. His performance put him at fourth all-time in freshman scoring in EMU mens’ basketball history, passing former EMU guard, Darryl Garrett. 

EMU baseball falls 11-9 in 2022 season opener against Winthrop University

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team fell short 11-9 against Winthrop University in 2022 season opener.  Junior Matt Kirk led the offense for the Eagles, going 4-for-5 earning two doubles and an RBI. Senior Shane Easter contributed two RBIs and went 3-for-5. Zach Fruit completed three strikeouts for the Eagles.

EMU women's basketball breaks five game losing streak with 70-61 defeat over Miami University

After a 5 game losing streak the Eagles took a win over Miami University 70-61. Miami leads in head-to-head victories, 43-23, in the all-time series between Eastern Michigan University and Miami University after Wednesday’s win. Areanna Combs led the Eagles with 19 points.

Eastern Michigan University mens' basketball outlast conference rival Central Michigan Chippewas, 75-70

 Tuesday's matchup between the Eagles and Chippewas marked the 50th meeting since 1999. The win over the Chippewas extends the Eagles' lead in the series to 30-20. The Eagles' dominated over the Chippewas, leading since the start of the game. By the end of the first half, the Eagles pushed the lead to 43-30. 

EMU golf teams' debut dominantly in first tournaments of the season

EMU men’s and women’s golf team traveled to Florida to compete in the first tournaments of the spring season. The men’s team went 2-0 on the first day of the tourney, while the women’s team had several ties.