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EMU Rowing Starts Crowdfunding Campaign

By Charles Post and Hayden Vassar · Monday, May 6, 2019

The Eastern Michigan rowing team launched a crowdfunding campaign on April 25 to help pay for different equipment that the team needs to compete. The GoFundMe account is up for 30 days with the goal of reaching $10,000 to help aid the team in buying new equipment. In the first day, the team raised more than $1,250. The GoFundMe account has specifically laid out what the donated money will be spent on for the team, ranging from new travel uniforms to a brand new 4+ boat.

A Spark for Sports Writing - Frank Wladyslawski

By Zach Sturgill · Saturday, May 4, 2019

If you follow high school sports in Downriver Michigan, you most likely know the name Frank Wladyslawski. He is a multimedia sports journalist that reports for the News-Herald and Dearborn Press & Guide. His section for the News-Herald is called the “MIprepzone," where he and his team of freelance reporters get the latest games and tournaments covered for the Downriver and Huron leagues.

Raiders Select Crosby In Fourth Round of NFL Draft

By Charles Post and Zach Sturgill · Saturday, April 27, 2019

Former Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Maxx Crosby was drafted on Saturday by the Oakland Raiders with the 106th overall pick. The 6-foot-5, 255 pound prospect is second in EMU history in sacks (20) and tackles for loss (41). The pick on the television broadcast was made from the new Raiders stadium location in Las Vegas, where the team sets to move to in 2020.

Eastern Michigan Swept by Ohio in Easter Weekend Series

By Zach Sturgill · Monday, April 22, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team lost both doubleheader games to Ohio on Sunday, April 21 at Oestrike Stadium, by score of 8-2 in the first game and 6-3 in the second game. Saturday’s game was rained out and pushed to the following day on Easter to finish the series between the MAC opponents. Ohio won Friday’s game 6-1 over Eastern.

Spring Sports Recap

By Tiauna Allen , Hayden Vassar and Zach Sturgill · Monday, April 22, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s golf team tied Ball State for fourth place in the MAC Championships this weekend at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind. The men’s team finished in a tie with Nebraska for 10th place out of 13 teams in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The women’s track team competed in the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif. from April 18-19.

EMU Baseball Loses Late To Dayton

By Charles Post · Monday, April 22, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team lost to Dayton, 4-1 on Tuesday, April 16 at Oestrike Stadium in Ypsilanti. The Eagles have lost four of their last five games and are just 3-7 in their last 10 outings. Tyler Henry took the win for Dayton as he gave up no runs in four innings pitched.

NFL Releases 2019 Schedule

By Hayden Vassar · Saturday, April 20, 2019

The NFL released the 2019 schedule for all 32 teams on April 18. The season will feature 256 regular season games beginning on Sep. 5. This will be the NFL’s 100 season, and the league has decided to mix things up in terms of scheduling games in celebration of the anniversary, scheduling teams together in honor of historical games. There are a plethora of exciting games on the schedule, ranging from revenge games to Super Bowl rematches. Here are the top five most exciting games on the schedule.

Football Spring Game Kicks Off 2019 Campaign

By Charles Post · Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Eastern Michigan football team had their annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 13. Team Fink and Team Hale faced off in Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, as Team Fink came out on top 14-7 behind a touchdown from Karmi Mackey and Preston Hutchinson.

Eagles Lose On Walk-Off Single

By Charles Post · Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team fell to Oakland, 10-9, at the Oakland Baseball Field in Rochester, MI on Wednesday, April 10. After falling down 5-0, the Eagles came back to take a lead on two separate occasions before allowing a walk-off single. Eastern Michigan is just 4-6 in their last 10 games.

EMU Baseball Wins One Versus Ball State

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team finished a three-game weekend series on the road against Ball State with a record of 1-2 after winning the final game of the series on Saturday, April 13 in Muncie, Indiana. The Eagles lost the first two games before upsetting Ball State 7-5 in Game 3.

EMU Track and Field Compete in Tennessee Relays

By Hayden Vassar · Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Eastern Michigan’s men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Tennessee Relays in Knoxville, Tenn. from April 11-13. Derek Ziegenfuss had the best performance from both teams after he shattered EMU’s school record in the javelin throw event on day two of the relays.

Eastern Michigan Wins Weekend Series Against Bowling Green

By Zach Sturgill · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Eastern Michigan baseball defeated Bowling Green 4-0 on Sunday, April 7 at Oestrike Stadium, its first shutout of 2019 and first series win against the Mid-American Conference this season. The Eagles lost to BGSU on Saturday 7-4, and won on Friday 3-1.

Eagles Baseball on Wrong End of Comeback

By Hayden Vassar · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Eastern Michigan baseball gave up an early lead to lose 14-8 against Oakland on April 3 in Oestrike Stadium in Ypsilanti. The Eagles held an 8-2 lead heading into the top of the eighth inning, but a nine-run inning by Oakland gave them a 11-8 lead and eventually the victory.

Scott Wetherbee Discusses State of EMU Athletics

By Charles Post · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

The Eastern Michigan athletics program has seen some ups and downs in the last year, which includes a MAC Tournament title by the women’s volleyball team, an appearance in the Camellia Bowl for the football team, and a court ruling that forced EMU to reinstate the softball and women’s tennis teams.

Eagles Host Concordia at Oestrike Stadium.

EMU Baseball Takes Down Concordia

By Charles Post · Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team hosted Concordia on Wednesday, March 27, at Oestrike Stadium. It was the second home game of the season for the Eagles and they have won both. EMU defeated Concordia 11-6, a day after a win over Northwestern Ohio.

Spring Sports Recap

By Charles Post and Hayden Vassar · Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The baseball team got the week started for Eastern Michigan athletics as they hosted Northwestern Ohio on Tuesday, March 26. They faced Concordia the following day while the track and field teams participated in four separate events which began on March 28 and ended two days later.

ESPN Gives EMU Students Broadcasting Opportunity

By Hayden Vassar · Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Every year ESPN airs hundreds of live broadcasts of professional and collegiate athletics ranging from NFL football to division II rowing. ESPN can reach millions of viewers each year through its multiple cable channels and online streaming service. The company is giving EMU students a chance to gain valuable experience broadcasting Eastern Michigan’s games for ESPN.

How This NBA Season is Changing LeBron’s Legacy

By Luke Gremban · Wednesday, April 3, 2019

With the 2018-19 NBA season heading into the postseason, it is a surprise that it will not be featuring NBA superstar LeBron James. This is the first time James won’t be in the playoffs since 2005. This goes to show just how dominant James has been. How does this affect his legacy as potentially the greatest basketball player ever?

Cincinnati and Iowa Face Off In NCAA Tournament.

Men’s NCAA Tournament Begins

By Charles Post · Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The first full day of the 2019 NCAA Tournament began on Thursday, March 21, as Minnesota and Louisville faced off in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. There would be 32 games played in the next two days at various locations.

EMU Gymnastics Put Up Strong Scores at MAC Championships

By Tiauna Allen and Zach Sturgill · Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The Eastern Michigan gymnastics team placed third at the Mid-American Championships on Saturday in DeKalb, Illinois. The team finished with a 195.350 score, behind Northern Illinois (195.975) and Central Michigan (195.575). The Eagles fell 0.625 points short of winning their fourth conference championship.