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Brogan Roback: The road back home

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015

The last time Eastern Michigan quarterback Brogan Roback returned to his hometown, he threw his first touchdown of his college career as a true freshman against the University of Toledo Rockets on Nov. 2, 2013.

Lyke contract extension highlights Athletic Affairs Committee meeting

By Eric Coughlin · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015

Lyke Extended Through 2019-2020 Athletic Director Heather Lyke signed a contract extension with Eastern Michigan University through the 2019-2020 school year, extending her current contract by two years.

Eagles junior Madison Hirsch scores on a header delivered from Ellie Tillar.

'We need points,' Eagles take loss in Toledo

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team traveled to the University of Toledo on Sunday afternoon and took a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Rockets, putting the Eagles in a bind as the post-season approaches. Eagles (4-8-2, 1-4-1 MAC) goalkeeper Megan McCabe took the loss despite making five saves in her second start back from injury, while the Eagles mustered only three shots on goal.

Football Notebook: Reggie Bell cleared, can Eagles sack Phillip Ely?

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Oct. 12, 2015

Following a 47-21 homecoming loss to Akron this past Saturday, Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton will take his team to face number 22 ranked University of Toledo this coming Saturday.

Eagles come back in 3-1 victory over Ball State

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team hosted the Ball State University Cardinals in a Saturday evening Mid-American Conference matchup that resulted in a 3-1 victory at the Convocation Center. Despite falling in its first set to the Cardinals (9-11, 3-3 MAC), the Eagles (11-8, 3-3 MAC) were able to overcome the set back and win three consecutive sets to capture the victory.

Eagles fall to Zips on homecoming, 47-21

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University football team took a disappointing loss against Mid-American Conference foe, the University of Akron, losing 47-21 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles now fall to 1-5 on the season and hold a record of 0-2 in the MAC.

Eagles head to double-overtime, draw Central Michigan 0-0

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team traveled to Mount Pleasant Friday evening, and played the Central Michigan University Chippewas to a 0-0 draw after the game went to double overtime. It was a tight game on a cold, windy night in Mount Pleasant that saw plenty of scoring chances for both the Eagles (4-7-2; 1-3-1 MAC) and the Chippewas (3-7-2; 2-2-1 MAC). But after 110 minutes the game ended just as it began and no team came out ahead to take an important three points in the Mid-American Conference standings.

Eastern Michigan students filed in to watch the Eagles take on Army on Sept. 26 2015 in Ypsilanti, Mich.

COLUMN: Eagles improving despite record

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015

Every year, football fans around Ypsilanti ask if Eastern Michigan will have a better football season than the preceding one, only to find yet another disappointment from the team.

2016 gymnastics schedule released

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Oct. 9, 2015

The 2016 Eastern Michigan University gymnastics schedule was released today which features meets against the University of Michigan, Ohio State University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Previewing Akron: Not Your Typical MAC Defense…or Offense

By Robert Hull · Friday, Oct. 9, 2015

Zips Come for Homecoming The University of Akron Zips is set to come to town this weekend with its fourth year head coach, Terry Bowden.

COLUMN: Why beating Western Michigan is a must

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015

November 2nd, 2014 may be a date that lives in painful recent memory for coaches, players and fans of the Eastern Michigan University soccer program.

Full Transcript from Week Six Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Oct. 5, 2015

Weekly press conference from Eastern Michigan Head Coach Chris Creighton and both offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin. All three cover the 44-22 loss Saturday against LSU and look forward to this Saturday hosting the University of Akron.

Injuries continue to impede Eagles

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Oct. 5, 2015

Injuries have impeded the Eastern Michigan football season so far this season and more red flags were raised when senior linebacker Great Ibe did not see the field Saturday night against Louisiana State University.

Late goal leads Eastern Michigan to 3-2 victory over Akron

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

Junior Ellie Tillar scored a beautiful headed goal late in the game to send the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team past the University of Akron by a score of 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in Ypsilanti. Using its ninth different starting lineup in 12 games, Eastern Michigan (4-7-1; 1-3-0 MAC) scored three goals, two of which being put in the goal off of set pieces to try and catch momentum and beat the Akron.

EMU hockey falls 4-1 to Kent State at home

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University club hockey team took on fellow Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association team in the Kent State Golden Flashes, losing 4-1 at home despite leading in the first period. The Eagles held the advantage going into the break, but the Golden Flashes used its veteran presence and poise to take advantage of the young Eastern Michigan roster and take the win back to Kent State.

EMU XC competes in Notre Dame Invitational

By Leveander Bradshaw · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s cross country team competed in the Notre Dame Invitational on Friday Oct. 2.

Eagles show improvement but fall to LSU

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

Eastern Michigan University football traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday evening and were defeated by ninth-ranked Louisiana State University by a score of 44-22.

Eastern Michigan defeats Central Michigan, then falls to Ohio

By Candis Caldwell & Robert Sherman · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

The Eastern Michigan Women’s volleyball continues their journey through the Mid-American Conference as they compete in their home opener against Central Michigan University and its second game of a four game homes stand against Ohio University, defeating the Chippewa’s on Oct.

Five things moving forward from EMU's loss to LSU

By Andrew Mascharka · Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015

It hasn’t been the prettiest season for the Eastern Michigan football team but it’s 44-22 loss to Louisiana State University taught us a lot about the potential future of the program. Here are five things to take away moving forward.

Eastern Michigan's Madison Hirsch heads a ball toward goal against the University of Buffalo in Friday's 1-0 defeat.

Eagles shut out at home by Buffalo

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team took a hard defeat on Friday afternoon when the University of Buffalo came to town and defeated the Eagles 1-0 on a cold, windy day at Scicluna Field.