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Five Things Heading into EMU Baseball Home Opener

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, March 16, 2015

The Eastern Michigan baseball team has their home opener Friday night against the University of Akron. The Eagles have struggled on the road to start the season as they currently sit at 6-12 but here are the five things you need to know heading into the Mid-American Conference season.

Eastern Michigan guard Ray Lee drives to the basket in the Eagles 78-67 loss to Toledo in the third round of the MAC Tournament in Cleveland, OH on March 12, 2015.

EMU basketball to play in CBI tournament

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team will travel to take on the University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks Wednesday in Monroe, La in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational tournament.

Eastern Michigan head coach Jay Santos talks to his bars rotation in the Eagles 3rd place finish in their Quad Meet in East Lansing on March 6 2015.

Eagles have second highest score of season but fall to NIU

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Eastern Michigan gymnastics team fell short in their final regular season meet against Northern Illinois, 195.800-195.525. The Eagles finish the season with a 13-5 (3-3 MAC) record.

Eagles Cinderella run ends in championship game

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team ended the season with a 60-44 loss to Ohio University Saturday who took the MAC Tournament Championship.

Golf: Lady Eagles tie fifth place at Rio Verde Invitational

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, March 15, 2015

On day two of the 13th Annual Rio Verde Invitational, Eastern Michigan University women's golf team tied for fifth-place with a score of 604 (303-301) at Rio Verde Country Club’s Quail Run Course, Saturday, March 14.

Donald Scott wins silver medal; named First Team All-American

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, March 15, 2015

Donald Scott, track athlete for Eastern Michigan University, took the silver medal at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, in the triple jump (16.84 meters/55 feet 3 inches), and was named a First Team All-American, March 14.

Men's Basketball: Tournament loss equals season end for EMU

By Candis Caldwell · Saturday, March 14, 2015

Going into the quarterfinals for the third straight year, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team’s journey through the Mid-American Conference Tournament comes to a complete end after losing to the University of Toledo, 78-67; Toledo will now advance to the semifinals to face off the No. 1 seed, Central Michigan Chippewa’s.

Eagles Avoid Shut Out, But Not Sweep in Indiana Loss

By Jordan Ross · Saturday, March 14, 2015

Eastern Michigan University's baseball team was unable to keep pace with the Indiana Hoosiers Wednesday afternoon and was defeated by a score of 9-1, the second loss to the Hoosiers in as many days. For the second consecutive game, the Eagles sent a freshman pitcher out to the mound giving left-hander, Kyle Huckaby, his second career start.

Eagles beat falcons, advance to third round in MAC tournament

By Candis Caldwell · Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team faced off with the Bowling Green Falcons, winning the game, 73-67, and advancing to the third round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament to take on the No. 4 seed Toledo.

Mac Tournament Schedule

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, March 11, 2015

After double March 9 victories, Eastern Michigan University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have both moved on to the second round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

MAC Honors Raven Lee and Karrington Ward

By Candis Caldwell · Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The league office of the Mid-American Conference honored EMU’s student-athletes, Raven Lee (G) and Karrington Ward (F), with All-MAC Accolades March 9, 2015.

EMU rolls over Kent state in first round of MAC tournament

By Emma Perpich · Tuesday, March 10, 2015

In the first round of the Mid American College Conference playoffs, The Eastern Michigan Lady Eagles, seeded 6 in the conference, rolled over the Kent State Golden Flashes, seeded 11, beating KSU 70-52.

Eagles advance in overtime victory

By Thomas Bieszk · Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Raven Lee hit a three-point fade-away shot with 14 seconds left in regulation to send the Eastern Michigan men's basketball team, in the first round of the MAC tournament, into overtime and jumpstart a 62-61 victory in overtime over the University of Miami (OH).

Men's swim and dive wins MAC championship

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team won the Mid-American Conference championship in a come-from-behind victory Saturday. “It was a great four days,” head coach Peter Linn said in an EMU press release.

EMU gymnastics team takes down MSU

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, March 8, 2015

Eastern Michigan women’s gymnastics team placed third in the Michigan State quad meet Friday, March 6.

Eastern Michigan guard Raven Lee rushes down the court during the Eagles' 85-59 win over Toledo in Ypsilanti on 6 March.

Men's and women's basketball teams begin MAC tournament home

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Mid-American Conference men and women’s basketball tournament begins Monday at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. The Lady Eagles will take sixth seed after coming back from the trenches against the Central Michigan University Chippewa’s Saturday, 93-86.

Eagles baseball loses in a close game 5-4

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, March 8, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s baseball team lost a second game to Georgia State University at the GSU Baseball Complex Saturday, 5-4.

Eastern Michigan guard Mike Talley drives to the basket in the Eagles 67-60 win over Ball State March 3 2015 in Muncie, Ind.

Mike Talley honored player of the Week

By Candis Caldwell · Sunday, March 8, 2015

After leading the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team to two consecutive wins this past week, the league office of the Mid-American Conference West Division announced EMU’s point guard, Mike Talley player of the week for the second time this season.

Eagles roll over Toledo on Senior Day

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, March 7, 2015

All four seniors on the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team were given a proper sendoff on Senior Night with an 85-59 victory over the Toledo Rockets.

EMU gymnastics team sets new career high scores

By Meghan Koglin · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team had a busy spring break competing in three tournaments. In every competition, the team scored over 195, and several Eagles earned new career-highs. “The team continues to show its mental toughness,” Head Coach, Jay Santos, said.