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Eastern Michigan sprinter Aaliyah McKinney competes in the 60m dash during a triangular meet against Central Michigan and Oakland in Ypsilanti, 23 Jan.

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

By Blake McQueary · Thursday, March 3, 2022

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

By Darius Savage · Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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

By Blake McQueary · Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022

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

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

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

By Mackenzie Thompson · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

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

By Darius Savage · Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022

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

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

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.

Eastern Michigan University womens' tennis fall short to Cleveland State University, 4-3

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team took on Cleveland State on Thursday, Feb. 10. The Vikings came out with the win over the Eagles, 4-3. Freshman Sabina Brichackova remains perfect on the season as she improved to 4-0 after an individual win.

First Period: EMU Women's Basketball vs Kent State

Eastern Michigan University womens' basketball concede third consecutive defeat in 93-68 loss to Buffalo

By Mackenzie Thompson · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

Eastern Michigan University’s womens’ basketball team traveled to Buffalo, New York for a matchup against the University at Buffalo. The matchup between EMU and Buffalo is the 29th meeting between the two teams since 1999. Prior to Wednesday’s game, both teams tied for 14 wins and 14 loses since 1999, with Buffalo taking the win over the Eagles the last seven games. Buffalo broke the tie after outscoring the Eagles 93-68 on Wednesday night.

EMU Mens' Basketball falls to Ohio University, 81- 68

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022

The Eastern Michigan mens’ basketball team (8-13, 3-7 MAC) took on Ohio University (18-3, 9-1 MAC) in Athens, Ohio. The Eagles fell to the Bobcats, 81-68. Senior Nate Scott led the Eagles as he scored 16 points while shooting above 50-40-90.

EMU Women's Basketball vs. Akron, 6 Jan.

Eastern Michigan University womens’ basketball defeated by Buffalo 69-62

By Mackenzie Thompson · Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

The Eastern Michigan Eagles took on the Buffalo Bulls Wednesday at the George Gervin Game Above Center which resulted in a 69-62 deficit. The Eagles are back at home Feb.5 to face Kent State.

Noah Farrakhan enters the Top Ten All Time freshman scoring list for EMU

By Jessica Laroy · Monday, Feb. 7, 2022

On Feb. 1, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell short to the University of Toledo 86-66. The third annual “glow night” took place during the Eagles vs. Rockets matchup. Four EMU players scored in double figures.

Eastern Michigan Eagles soar above Miami RedHawks, 85-75

By Christian Byers · Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team (8-11, 3-5 Mid-American Conference) hosted Miami University (9-10, 3-5 Mid-American Conference) inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Saturday, Jan. 29. The first meeting of the season between the Eagles and RedHawks resulted in a 85-75 victory for the Eagles, snapping EMU's four-game losing streak.

Six of EMU's swim and dive team members place 1st against Miami University

By Mackenzie Thompson · Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

Eastern Michigan traveled to Oxford Ohio to compete against Miami University. The Eagles ultimately fell 137-161 to Miami University.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball dominates in home opener 93-51

EMU Men's Basketball fall to Bowling Green in offensive battle 85-71

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University mens' basketball team (7-11, 2-5 MAC), took on Bowling Green State University (11-9, 4-5 MAC), which resulted in an 85-71 loss for the Eagles. Freshman Colin Golson Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Junior Bryce McBride added on 15 points. The Eagles look to bounce back at home on Saturday, Jan. 29, against Miami University.

EMU Women's Basketball face sixth-straight loss following defeat to Akron 68-64

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

EMU women's basketball fell short 68-64 in a competitive match against Akron. The Eagles and Zips will play each other again on Feb. 12 in the Gervin GameAbove Center.

EMU Women’s Basketball falls to Western Michigan in tight matchup

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022

The Eastern Michigan women's basketball team (4-8, 1-4 MAC) fell short to Western Michigan (9-4, 3-1 MAC), 62-57, last Wednesday inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. The Eagles were led by redshirt junior Juanita Agosto, who earned her second career double-double by scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for EMU.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls short to Kent State 56-47

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022

EMU Men’s basketball were clipped by Kent State 56-47. Bryce McBride didn’t let up, scoring 20 points off the bench.

Eastern Michigan Eagles outscored 77-70 at Northern Illinois

By Mackenzie Thompson · Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022

Men’s basketball came up short against NIU leading to a loss on the road. Back for more gameplay at home, the Eagles look to recover against Kent State on Jan. 18.

EMU Gymnastics tops rival Central Michigan University

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team took on Mid-American Conference rival Central Michigan which resulted in a 193.525 - 192.925 win for EMU. The Eagles were led by senior Kara Roberts, who finished first place on vault, and junior Hadyn Crossen, who finished second in the all-around competition.