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Eagles remain undefeated with road upset

By Charles Post · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-0) men’s basketball team is undefeated through four games for the second time in three years after doing so at the beginning of the 2017-18 season. The Eagles upset North Texas (1-3) on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the University of North Texas Coliseum behind Ty Groce’s game-high 15 points.

EMU women's basketball loses a close one after Youngstown State comeback on the road

By Zach Sturgill · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

The Eastern Michigan (1-2) women's basketball team lost 79-77 to non-conference foe Youngstown State at the Beeghley Center on Saturday, Nov. 16. Jenna Annecchiarico was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 19 points and three steals. Freshman Aaliyah Stanley had a season-high 16 points and was 4-for-7 on 3-pointers.

Eagles start slow, handle Michigan-Dearborn to remain undefeated through three games

By Luke Gremban · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-0) men’s basketball team defeated Michigan-Dearborn, 72-59, at the Convocation Center on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Eagles were led by senior center Boubacar Toure, who finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and one steal.

Eagles football team offers running back Daveon Hunter

By Charles Post · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

Daveon Hunter, who is a 3-star running back according to 247 Sports, was offered a scholarship from the Eastern Michigan football program on Monday, Nov. 11. The senior running back is 5’10” and 200 pounds. He attends Chandler High School in Arizona and is slated to graduate at the end of the current school year.

Rob Murphy discusses recently released book

By Charles Post · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball head coach Rob Murphy, who just started his ninth season with the Eagles, released his first book over the summer. The book “DEEP” is Murphy’s lifelong story through his eyes. Murphy discusses growing up in Detroit, getting his “dream job” at Syracuse University, learning life lessons through basketball and much more.

The Eagles run over Goshen behind Groce’s career-high 19 points, five rebounds

By Charles Post · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-0) men’s basketball team earned their second victory of the season as they took down the Goshen Maple Leafs (3-4), 101-49 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles were led by Ty Groce, who had a career-high 19 points. Chris Barnes added 16 points, five steals and one assist in the victory.

Eastern Michigan dominates Akron to win fifth game of the year

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

On the coldest game of the year for Eastern Michigan, the Eagles’ running game was nothing but hot. Eastern Michigan football got back in the win column after two consecutive losses, topping Akron 42-14. The Eagles are now 5-5 on the season and 2-4 in conference play.

EMU men’s basketball gets ready to face Goshen at home

By Charles Post · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team (1-0) will play its second game of the year versus the Goshen Maple Leafs (3-3) at the Convocation Center Nov. 12. Eastern Michigan defeated Goshen 97-74 last season. The Eagles are coming off a 93-51 win over Siena Heights in the season opener.

Eagles women’s soccer team falls in MAC championship following penalty shootout

By Charles Post · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s soccer team lost in the MAC Tournament championship game on Sunday, Nov. 10 versus Bowling Green at Cochrane Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Eagles came into the tournament as the No. 7 seed before pulling off two upsets over Ball State and Ohio. Eastern Michigan fell to Bowling Green in a penalty shootout.

The volleyball team splits rivalry games versus Western Michigan, Central Michigan

By Luke Gremban and Jadan Shorts · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team went 1-1 in their last two matches versus Western Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 2 and against Central Michigan on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Eagles lost to the Broncos at home on senior night before defeating the Chippewas, who are the top ranked team in the MAC.

Week 12 Preview: EMU looks to snap a two-game losing skid against Akron

By Joey Pisaneschi · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

In order to become bowl eligible for the third time in the last four seasons, Eastern Michigan must win at minimum two of their last three games. The Eagles will play two "MACtion" games on Tuesday nights, both on the road. The first is a road trip on Tuesday, Nov. 12 as the Eagles travel to Infocision Stadium to play the 0-9 Akron Zips and first year head coach Tom Arth.

Eagles bounce back and win home opener versus Olivet

By Charles Post · Friday, Nov. 8, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team earned their first win of the season against the Olivet Comets on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles bounced back from an 85-50 loss against Michigan State earlier in the week, defeating Olivet 95-38. EMU had five players score 10+ points in the blowout win.

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

By Luke Gremban · Friday, Nov. 8, 2019

Eastern Michigan started the 2019-20 campaign with a 93-51 win over Siena Heights on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles brought three fresh faces into the starting lineup with Yeikson Montero, Noah Morgan and Darion Spottsville, while Ty Groce and Boubacar Toure were the only starters from last year in the lineup.

Eagles rowing team wraps up fall schedule following Head of the Hooch

By Tiauna Allen · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

The 2019-20 campaign started on Saturday, Oct. 5 for the Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing team. The team competed at Head of the Grand, hosted by Michigan State University. The Eagles finished competition at Head of the Grand with two wins over Michigan State and Grand Valley State.

EMU men’s basketball prepares for home opener against Siena Heights

By Charles Post · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team starts its 2019-20 season on Friday, Nov. 8 against Siena Heights at the Convocation Center. The game tips off at 9:45 a.m. as EMU hosts the annual Education Day. The Eagles are 4-0 against Siena Heights and defeated the Saints 90-72 last season.

EMU women’s basketball falls in season opener

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

The Eastern Michigan’s women’s basketball team started their 2019-20 season with a loss versus No. 17 Michigan State. The Eagles lost 85-50 on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Corrione Cardwell led EMU with 13 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals.

EMU women’s soccer upsets Ball State in MAC quarterfinals

By Zach Sturgill · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s soccer team won 2-1 against Ball State in Muncie, Indiana on Sunday, Nov. 3. This is EMU’s first win in the MAC Tournament since 2013, when the Eagles defeated Ohio 3-0. The Eagles will play No. 6 Ohio in the semifinals at Bowling Green, Ohio on Friday, Nov. 8.

A closer look at senior specialist Drake Sutton

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

Special teams has been the deciding factor in a few of Eastern Michigan's football games this season. Whether it be the game winning field goal by Chad Ryland against Illinois, the punt by Jake Julien to run the clock out against Western Michigan or many other instances throughout the season, Eastern Michigan has shown moments of greatness on the special teams side of the ball.

EMU football grounded by Bulls 43-14 at home

By Joey Pisaneschi · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Eastern Michigan started off strong against Buffalo, striking first blood on an 80-yard touchdown pass from Mike Glass III to Mathew Sexton. The good news would stop there for the Eagles, then giving up 43 unanswered points before ending in a 43-14 loss. Eastern Michigan is now 4-5 on the season, and drops to 1-4 within the MAC.

EMU’s men and women's cross country teams win MAC title

By Charles Post · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Eastern Michigan’s men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in first place in the MAC championships on Saturday, Nov. 2 in DeKalb, Ill. The Eagles women’s team has won five straight conference championships, which is the longest streak in MAC history. The men’s title represents the 23rd conference championship in school history.

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