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Eagles baseball season cancelled after 14 games

By Charles Post · Friday, March 20, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-13) men’s baseball team had their season come to an end due to the coronavirus outbreak. The NCAA has cancelled the remainder of winter and spring sports but they announced that all seniors competing in spring sports will have the option to return next season for another year of eligibility.

EMU gymnastics finished with three wins before cancellation

By Tiauna Allen · Friday, March 20, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-7) women’s gymnastics team concluded its 2020 season on March 7, against Michigan State University in East Lansing. The team was scheduled to play 13 meets this season but could only compete in 11 due to the cancellation related to COVID-19.

The tennis team finishes shortened season with 10-7 record

By Zach Sturgill · Friday, March 20, 2020

Hundreds of college athletic programs have stopped short due to COVID-19. EMU has canceled all events and team practices for the spring season. That includes women’s tennis, that finished with a 10-7 record. Conference matches were set to start on March 22, however EMU followed suit with NCAA guidelines in not having those matches be played.

Opinion: The NBA and NCAA should activate the postseason at a later date instead of cancelling it entirely

By Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The NBA and NCAA should consider activating a postponed postseason.

Morgan's career-high 30 points not enough versus Kent State

By Charles Post and Jadan Shorts · Monday, March 16, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-16, 6-12) men’s basketball team headed into the first round of the MAC Tournament against the Kent State Golden Flashes with hopes of making a deep run in the tournament. EMU has an all-time record of 32-34 in the MAC Tournament, dating back to the 1979-80 season.

EMU tennis defeats Cleveland State

By Chase Campbell · Monday, March 16, 2020

The Eastern Michigan women’s tennis team claimed another win in the clash against the Cleveland State Vikings this afternoon. With this only being their second matchup against each other in school history, EMU was able to take yet another victory, remaining undefeated against them with a 2-0 record. The Eagles currently reside at a solid 10-7 record as a result, while Cleveland State falls to 8-5.

Eagles fall to Bearcats 8-1

By Chase Campbell · Saturday, March 14, 2020

Eastern Michigan kicked off the first of their doubleheader battle Saturday afternoon against the Cincinnati Bearcats, after being postponed from Friday due to brewing storms in the area. The Cats were roaring and scoring in this barn burner, resulting in an 8-1 loss for the guys in green.

Coronavirus’ impact on MAC Tournament and EMU athletics

By Charles Post · Thursday, March 12, 2020

The NBA announced that they were going to suspend the regular season indefinitely on Wednesday, March 11, after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). According to World-o-Meter, the United States has 1,412 cases of the virus, which has resulted in 40 deaths. There are 133,084 cases worldwide. The NBA’s decision sent a domino effect through the sports world, including the 2020 MAC Tournament in Cleveland.

Opinion: NBA should allow high schoolers to jump straight into the league

By Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, March 10, 2020

An analysis of why one year of collegiate play shouldn’t be a requirement for NBA prospects.

Opinion: EMU’s men’s basketball has to play almost perfectly to have a chance in the MAC tourney

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, March 9, 2020

An analysis of Eastern Michigan’s men’s basketball team and what they’ll have to do to succeed in the postseason.

EMU women's basketball loses regular season finale

By Tiauna Allen · Sunday, March 8, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (14-15, 9-9) women's basketball team lost their last regular season game versus the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday, March 7 at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant. Courtnie Lewis led EMU with 22 points, while Areanna Combs totaled 21 points and four rebounds in the loss.

EMU loses 13-6 against Cincinnati

By Luke Gremban · Sunday, March 8, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-12) baseball team fell in the second game in their double header against the University of Cincinnati on March 7. The Eagles came into today with a 1-10, while the Bearcats came into this game 5-7, winning five of their past six games.

Eagles slip up on road versus Michigan State

By Charles Post · Sunday, March 8, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-7, 1-4) gymnastics team lost their most recent match versus Michigan State on Saturday, March 7 in East Lansing. The Spartans came away with a 195.625-194.200 victory, while the Eagles were led by Jada Rondeau, Emili Dobronics, Kara Roberts and Caitlin Satler.

Areanna Combs scores 22 points in home loss

By Charles Post and Jadan Shorts · Sunday, March 8, 2020

The Eastern Michigan (14-14, 9-8) women’s basketball team wrapped up their regular season and celebrated Senior Night against the Western Michigan Broncos for their last home game of the season on Wednesday, March 4 at the Convocation Center. After the Eagles crushed the Toledo Rockets 64-46 last week, EMU was ready to get back into action against the Broncos, who were only one spot behind EMU in the MAC standings.

Binelli starts hot but EMU falls to Toledo

By Charles Post · Friday, March 6, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-15, 6-12) men’s basketball team lost their final regular season game of the year to the Toledo Rockets (16-15, 8-10) on Friday, March 6 at Savage Arena in Toledo. The Eagles were led by Thomas Binelli, who finished the game with 12 points and three rebounds. Luke Knapke had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Rockets.

Eagles lose 70-54 on the road versus Western Michigan

By Zach Sturgill · Friday, March 6, 2020

The Western Michigan Broncos (13-17, 6-11) defended their home court in a win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-14, 6-11) in Kalamazoo at University Arena on Tuesday night. EMU tied the Broncos at 35 with 17:07 left in the second half before being outscored 20-8 in the final nine minutes, ending with a 70-54 loss.

Eagles pull off comeback win on Senior Day

By Charles Post · Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-13, 6-10) men’s basketball team came out with a huge victory on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Convocation Center. EMU came back from 14 points down to defeat Central Michigan, 67-63, behind Yeikson Montero’s 17 points. Boubacar Toure had 13 points and 14 rebounds on Senior Day for the Eagles.

Gora and Jones combine for four hits in 12-7 loss

By Charles Post · Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-7) baseball team lost their seventh straight game, 12-7, versus North Dakota State on Friday, Feb. 28 at North Charlotte Park in Port Charlotte, Fla. Eastern Michigan’s seven runs is the second most they’ve scored in a game this year but it wasn’t enough to take down the Bison. Nate Jones led the Eagles with two runs batted in.

Eagles fall to Ball State and Northern Illinois

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (15-13, 5-10) men’s basketball team fell to the Ball State Cardinals after having an early lead Saturday, Feb. 22 in Muncie, Ind. EMU lost again in the following game versus the Northern Illinois Huskies on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Convocation Center.

Eastern Michigan women’s track and field team wins MAC title, while men’s team finishes in second place

By Charles Post · Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles women’s track and field team earned first place at the 2020 MAC Indoor Track and Field Championships at Stile Athletics Field House in Akron. The EMU men’s track and field team finished in second place at the same event. The two teams combined to win seven events including both 60-meter hurdle races.