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Eagles Eye: 10-9

By Evan Hensley · Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

Eastern Michigan football had it's win streak end against Toledo on Saturday. The Eagles fell to to the Rockets 35-20 at it's homecoming. EMU volleyball fell on the road to Central Michigan and Ohio.

Soccer picks up first MAC win

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s soccer team close Homecoming weekend with two straight victories in Mid-American Conference play. The Eagles scored two goals in the first half against the Falcons of Bowling Green State University while taking a total of 16 shots.

Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Pat O'Connor hits the arm of Mississippi Valley State quarterback Austin Bray, ruining a pass, during the Eagles' 61-14 win over the Delta Devils in Ypsilanti, 2 Sept.

Which Eagles could become potential NFL draft picks?

By Dereka Bennett · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

Back in April, Eastern Michigan had its former running back, Darius Jackson, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. This was the first drafted player from Eastern Michigan since 2009. But the question is: who could possibly be the next potential football player to be drafted into the NFL?

Eagles drop two on the road

By Drew Conover · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

Heading into the second week of October the Eastern Michigan Volleyball team found themselves in the middle of the pack in the West division of the Mid-American Conference and would remain there following two losses this week. With matchups against cross state rival Central Michigan and Ohio, the Eagles found themselves poised to boost their standing within the division. However, with the two losses the Eagles now find themselves located in the bottom three teams in the division while being two games below .500 in the MAC.

Eagles paddle through Oklahoma

By Emmanuel Bates · Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016

Saturday Oct. 1, the women’s rowing team traveled to Oklahoma for their first official regatta of the season. With four races on the agenda and the lady eagle’s team stack with sophomores and two seniors to lead the pack, the team looked to win.

Eagles fall at homecoming to the Rockets, 35-20

By Evan Hensley · Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016

Eastern Michigan struggled to find a rhythm as they fell to Toledo, 35-20 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday. Students came out to see the Eastern Michigan football team play during Homecoming week and they had the tenth largest turnout in Rynearson Stadium history as 21,412 tickets were sold. The Eagles were not able to pull of the win for their fans as they struggled to get back in the game after going down 28-13.

Three Eagles who took on the 2016 Olympic trials

By Dereka Bennett · Monday, Oct. 3, 2016

Over the summer, Eastern Michigan University was well represented by some of our best swimmers. Both seniors Alexis Mitcheltree and Cole Bateman, and sophomore Tom Gillis, who were all olympic qualifiers of 2016 and competed against some of the best swimmers across the country during trials.

Eagles go 1-1 at home

By Drew Conover · Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016

The Eastern Michigan volleyball team finally made its way back home following a pair of road Mid-American Conference opponent matchups last week to take on the Western Michigan Broncos Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 pm in the Convocation Center. The team was fresh off of a 1-1 weekend the week prior and looked to take more steps in the right direction.

Sergio Bailey steals the ball from a defender.

Eagles roll to 28-25 win

By Evan Hensley · Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016

Eastern Michigan (4-1) defeated Bowling Green (1-4) on Saturday, as they pick up their first Mid-American Conference win of the year. The Eagles were led by a strong running game and a great performance by the defense as they picked off Quarterback James Morgan and only surrendered 25 points. The defense had a dominant first three quarters as they only surrendered 10 points.

Preview: football v. the Bowling Green Falcons

By Candis Caldwell · Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

This Saturday, the Eagles will travel down to Ohio to face the Bowling Green Falcons for the opening of the MAC Slate. Bowling Green holds a season record of 1-3 after harsh loss to the University of Memphis (77-3) on Sept. 24.

Sports briefs: 9-26

By Evan Hensley · Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

Football picks up it’s third win of the year in a 27-24 win over Wyoming. Eagles still find a way to win, even after four interceptions, to give the Eagles their best start since 1995. Men’s golf was suspended due to darkness on Sunday at the Windon Memorial Classic, as they look towards the final round.

Volleyball finishes 1-1 on MAC opening weekend

By Drew Conover · Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

The Eastern Michigan volleyball (6-9) took on a pair of Mid-American Conference opponents on the road this weekend. To kick off the set on Friday, the Eagles headed down to Ohio with a matchup with the Toledo Rockets (8-6). The Rockets came into the matchup with a 7-5 out of conference record, which was two games better than EMU. Despite being behind in record when entering the match the Eagles were able to take the match in five sets.

Soccer struggles as it kicks off MAC play

By Zachary Badger-House · Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team suffers back-to-back losses for the second straight week in the opening of Mid-American Conference play.

Eagles win despite turnovers

By Evan Hensley · Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016

Despite a four interception game by redshirt junior quarterback Todd Porter, Eastern Michigan was able to start their season with a 3-1 record, the best start since 1995. The Eagles were led by the defense that allowed only 10 points over the course of the game while also posting a total of seven tackles-for-loss.

Three athletes named to MAC athletes of the week.

By Evan Hensley · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016

Paul Fricano, Jordann McDermitt and Hylnur Anderesson were all named athletes of the week in their respective sports for their performances over the weekend.

Soccer drops final two games to end non-conference play

By Zachary Badger-House · Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team lose their final two non-conference games over the weekend against Illinois State and Detroit Mercy at Scicluna Field in Ypsilanti, MI. In the Eagles first match-up over the weekend, EMU Senior Ellie Tillar scored the first goal of the game in the 13th minute – her third straight goal of the season. After showing relentless defense over the next 29 minutes before the Redbirds even the score 1-1.

EMU picks up second win of the season in Charlotte

By Evan Hensley · Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

Eastern Michigan (2-1) football faced off against University of North Carolina Charlotte (1-2) and dominated through the passing game and on defense in a 37-19 win in Charlotte. The Eagles traveled down to Charlotte, North Carolina to face off against the 49ers in a non-conference battle.

Volleyball completes Michigan Challenge winning one of three

By Drew Conover · Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

The Eastern Michigan volleyball team took on a full plate this past weekend during the Michigan Challenge.

Men's basketball to hold tryouts

By Evan Hensley · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016

Eastern Michigan’s basketball team will be hosting tryouts for the upcoming season at the Convocation Center on Sept.

Sports brief

By Evan Hensley · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016

EMU football falls to Missouri 61-21 as the defense allows 647 yards of offense. Todd Porter throws for 287 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Soccer picks up its second win of the season against Oregon State. After starting off down 0-1 the women come back and win 2-1. Volleyball finishes the College of Charleston Classic by winning two of three.