Sports - The Eastern Echo

EMU baseball beats Akron, first series sweep in nearly 2 years

By Hugh Thorp · Sunday, March 9, 2025

Eagles sweep a series for the first time since May 18-20, 2023.

EMU women's basketball falls on senior day to Bowling Green in final game of season

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, March 8, 2025

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team wrapped up their 2024-25 campaign, falling to Bowling Green at home, 87-67. With the loss, the Eagles dropped to 2-27 (1-17 MAC) to close out the first season with head coach Sahar Nusseibeh at the helm. While the year didn’t go as planned for the squad, Nusseibeh still praised her players’ fight until the bitter end.

EMU men's basketball surrenders late lead, loses to Kent State in regular season finale

By Hugh Thorp · Friday, March 7, 2025

The Eagles ultimately lost to Kent State despite leading the first half of the game.

Women's basketball falls at Akron, 70-53 in 2024 road finale

By Hugh Thorp · Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Eleko and Smith combine for 37 of EMU's 53 points.

Men's basketball secures spot in MAC tournament by defeating Ohio, 83-79

By Hugh Thorp · Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Eagles advance to Cleveland for first time since 2018.

EMU baseball player, #17, in a white and green striped uniform running to first base.

Baseball splits 4-game set with Presbyterian, bringing record to 4-6

By Hugh Thorp · Monday, March 3, 2025

Being only three outs away from walking out of Presbyterian with a 3-1 series win, baseball splits four games with Blue Hose

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: March 4-10

By Elena Davis · Monday, March 3, 2025

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for a thrilling week, featuring key basketball games, exciting lacrosse and gymnastics matchups, prestigious golf tournaments, and more, as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

EMU men's basketball shines on national stage, knocks off Central Michigan 84-73

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team flourished under the spotlight in front of their largest home crowd of the season and on national television at the George Gervin GameAbove center for the first time since 2018. It knocked off in-state foe Central Michigan 84-73 to secure a significant victory and further bolster their MAC tournament bid.

EMU women's basketball erases 23-point halftime deficit, falls short to Miami in OT, 82-72

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Following a second quarter in which the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team scored only three points in 10 minutes and entered halftime trailing by 23, things looked bleak for the Eagles, who were up against the fifth-best team in the conference. However, instead of peacefully accepting their 24th defeat of the season, the Eagles chose not to go down without a valiant fight.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls short in heartbreaker to Bowling Green, 65-60

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team’s road to the MAC conference tournament became more difficult. Despite erasing an 18-point deficit early in the second half and shooting 62.1% from the field in the final frame, the Eagles ultimately fell short to the Bowling Green Falcons at home, 65-60.

Eastern Michigan baseball takes 2 out of 3 from Central Arkansas for first wins of season

By Hugh Thorp · Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Offense records 38 hits over 28 innings of Eastern Michigan University baseball against Central Arkansas.

Women's basketball snaps 18-game losing streak, beats Northern Illinois 76-72

By Hugh Thorp · Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025

Trailing by 10 points through three quarters, the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter—outscoring Northern Illinois University 20-6—to secure a thrilling 76-72 win that snapped an 18-game losing streak and marked their first Mid-American Conference victory of the season.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Feb. 25-March 3

By Elena Davis · Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an exciting week, featuring key basketball, lacrosse, tennis, gymnastics, baseball matchups, prestigious golf tournaments, and track & field events.

Terry's buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifts Eastern Michigan over Northern Illinois

By Hugh Thorp · Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

Terry's 28 points and buzzer-beating three complete comeback for Eastern Michigan, seven wins in MAC play marks best for head coach Stan Heath.

EMU women's basketball snaps 18-game losing streak, beats Northern Illinois

By Hugh Thorp · Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

Sisi Eleko scores 20 points to lead Eastern Michigan to its first win since December 1, 2024.

The Echo Q&A Series: EMU's Ali Azinfar shares his Valorant esports journey

By Joseph McFarland · Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Ali Azinfar answers a Q&A about playing competitively for Valorant at EMU.

Eagles women's basketball fall to in-state rival Chippewas, 74-62

By Elena Davis · Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Eastern Michigan fought hard but fell short in their quest for their first MAC win. Central Michigan’s strong guard play and offensive efficiency led the Chippewas to a 74-62 victory at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.

Nelson, Terry pave way for critical EMU men's basketball triumph over Miami

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025

Fresh off being named the NCAA’s Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week and the MAC Player of the Week for his career game against Toledo, Jalen Terry backed up his efforts from Saturday with a 24 point performance tonight - him and Da’Sean Nelson once again headlining Eastern Michigan’s scoring output in a crucial win against Miami (OH), 76-66.

EMU baseball swept by Pittsburgh in season opener

By Hugh Thorp · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025

As baseball season has started, the bullpen allows 23 earned runs in three days for Eastern Michigan.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: Feb. 18-24

By Elena Davis · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for an action-packed week with key basketball, track and field, tennis, baseball, and golf events—all crucial matchups and tournaments you won’t want to miss!