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Eastern Michigan football’s Cole Snyder, Trey Laing further pro careers in the CFL

Cole Snyder and Trey Laing now both join Justin Jefferson as former Eagles to continue their professional football careers overseas this offseason, all three being either drafted or inked to Canadian Football League contracts.

Eastern Michigan baseball clinches MAC Tournament berth for first time since 2018

While Eastern Michigan may have lost on the scoreboard, their season will not be coming to an end just yet. Courtesy of a Toledo victory over Central Michigan, the Eagles have secured the sixth and final spot in the season-ending Mid-American Conference Tournament, their first postseason berth since 2018.

Eastern Michigan baseball wages furious extra innings comeback, stuns Kent State 12-11

Cooper Vance’s walk-off two-run homer completed the Eagles’ astonishing five run comeback in extra innings, securing a 12-11 victory for the home team over Kent State and putting Eastern Michigan in the sixth and final conference tournament spot with just two games remaining.

Eastern Michigan baseball drops road thriller to Notre Dame despite late rally, 12-10

With a critical conference series against Kent State looming large in just a couple days, the Eagles did their best not to look ahead and put up a valiant effort against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Despite a furious late rally down the stretch, EMU fell short to Notre Dame 12-10.

Eastern Michigan baseball drops pivotal road series to Central Michigan

With the final bid in the season-ending Mid-American Conference tournament hanging in the balance, Eastern Michigan’s baseball team made a pivotal road trip to Mount Pleasant to face off against Central Michigan University, one of their direct competitors for the final spot.Although they entered the weekend holding the edge over the Chippewas in the standings, the Eagles proceeded to lose two of three games to their fellow in-state foe by a combined three runs and slip into a three-way tie for the final spot in the bracket. 

What's the Move? May 10-22

From drumline auditions to a photo exhibit on gun violence, here are some of the events happening in and around Eastern Michigan University's campus during May.

EMU baseball splits Saturday doubleheader, loses series to Northern Illinois

It was a tale of two games on Saturday for the Eastern Michigan baseball team. Fresh off a loss in the opening game of the series against Northern Illinois on Friday, the Eagles bounced back in a big way in the first game of the day with a 13-3 victory, ending the game in the eighth inning thanks to college baseball’s 10 run rule. However, the nightcap was all Northern Illinois. The Huskies destroyed the home team with a 17-1 win and left Oestrike Stadium with a series victory to boot. 

Eastern Michigan women's lacrosse season ends with MAC semifinal loss to Akron

For the second straight season, the Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team saw its campaign end in the opening round of the Mid-American Conference tournament. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Eagles posted a 16-4 loss to the Akron Zips.

EMU football's Cole Snyder earns NFL shot as Jefferson signs with CFL's Roughriders

Eastern Michigan standouts are making waves at the next level, with defensive lineman signed by the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders and quarterback Cole Snyder earning a rookie minicamp invite from the Detroit Lions. The announcements mark major progress for both athletes following the 2025 NFL Draft.

EMU baseball loses 3 games in weekend series at Bowling Green

Eagles get swept for third time this season.

Eastern Michigan baseball dominates Youngstown State, posts 14-4 victory at home

The only thing warmer than the weather at Oestrike Stadium was the offense of the Eastern Michigan baseball team. Scoring all of their runs in the opening four innings, the Eagles made quick work of Youngstown State by dispatching the Penguins in a dominant 14-4 victory to return to the win column for the second straight game.

Leaving a legacy: EMU cheerleader Brooke Blaszczyk gives back through generous grant

Senior Brooke Blaszczyk helped Eastern Michigan University’s cheerleading team shine at NCA Nationals by securing a $2,500 grant through her workplace to fund new uniforms. Her behind-the-scenes effort ensured every teammate could compete with pride, leaving a lasting legacy in her final season.

Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse dispatches Akron 16-12, clinches MAC Tourney birth

Easter Sunday was productive for Eastern Michigan University's women’s lacrosse team. Led by five goals from Tracy Grollman and four from Emerson Henry, the home squad held off Akron in a back-and-forth affair at Scicluna Field, 16-12, and clinched their spot in this year’s MAC Tournament.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 22-28

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an exciting week with key baseball, lacrosse, track & field, and rowing events, as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

EMU baseball triumphs in Albany road series

Hugo hit two homers Thursday, April 17, 2025, and Kapa fans 11 Saturday, April 19, 2025 as the Eagles take the series from the Albany Great Danes.

EMU's AMA takes students to tour Ford Field, learn about marketing in sports

Eastern Michigan baseball loses final game to Toledo, 6-2, drops series

The Eagles lost a 6-2 decision at Oestrike Stadium to lose their second straight Sunday afternoon matinee. They fell to 14-17 (9-9 MAC) on the campaign, while Toledo improved to 13-21 (7-11 MAC) with the win.

Raiders superstar, EMU Alum Maxx Crosby named assistant GM of football program

Welcome home, Maxx Crosby. Fresh off inking a three-year, $106.5M extension to remain with the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason, the Lapeer, Michigan native added a new role to his docket moving forward: assistant general manager of the Eastern Michigan football team.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 15-21

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for an exciting week of key baseball, tennis, lacrosse, and track and field events as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse puts up valiant effort, falls to Oregon 13-11

Early in the third quarter, Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team looked like they had Oregon on the ropes.However, from 11:39 remaining in the third quarter through the rest of the match, Oregon would outscore Eastern Michigan 8-1, eight of those goals being unanswered, to flex their muscles as the power four team they are and knock off the home team, 13-11.