Volleyball

Eastern Michigan's Hatteras Welker earns MAC defensive player of the week honor

Eastern Michigan volleyball player Hatteras Welker was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Week, marking the first conference honor of her career. Leading the conference in total blocks, Welker's standout performances helped the Eagles secure a 2-1 record as they prepare for upcoming matches against Kent State.

Volleyball secures 20th straight AVCA Team Academic Award

The Eastern Michigan University Volleyball Team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award.

Homestead High senior Taeley Mahler commits to Eastern Michigan ahead of volleyball season

Homestead High School's volleyball standout Taeley Mahler solidified her collegiate aspirations by officially signing with Eastern Michigan University on December 4, 2023. The EMU Eagles will kick off their preseason with an exhibition game against Hillsdale College on August 19 at the Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This match will offer Mahler and her teammates an early opportunity to showcase their skills as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Eastern Michigan volleyball signee talks becoming royalty overnight after earning 2023 Michigan Miss Volleyball title

Incoming volleyball signee Taylor Smith already inks her name in history as EMU’s first incoming signee to earn Miss Michigan Volleyball.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales

The fourth official installment of The Eastern Echo's Eagle Sports Tips and Tales highlights the latest happenings around EMU athletics.

EMU volleyball swept at home by Ball State

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team fell to Ball State Friday, Sept. 29 inside of the George Gervin GameAbove Center. 

Eastern Michigan Volleyball falls in nail-biting finish to instate MAC rival Central Michigan

The Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball team returned to the George Gervin GameAbove Center for the first time this season, as they took on instate MAC rival, Central Michigan University, in head coach Kevin Foeman's debut.

EagleFest 2023 continues despite rain showers

Eagle Fest 2023 was a success despite rain showers that caused some tables to close early. 

Eastern Michigan Women’s Volleyball set to officially begin 2023 season

Take a look at this year's Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball team as their season offically gets started in 11 days under first-year head coach, Kevin Foeman.

Club Spotlight: Women's Club Volleyball

Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Club Volleyball combines both the love of volleyball and the importance of community and belonging.

EMU volleyball swept in weekend at Western Michigan

Eastern Michigan University upsets Bowling Green State University 3-2 in Mid-American Conference showdown

The Eastern Michigan womens volleyball team hosted Bowling Green University on Friday and Saturday in a back-to-back clash where the Eagles pulled off the biggest upset in D1 volleyball this season thus far on Friday, but then falling to the Falcons on Saturday. 

EMU volleyball drops match to Central Michigan, 3-0

The Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball team took on Central Michigan University on Wednesday, Oct.19. The Eagles fell to the Chippewas, 3-0, which moved Eastern Michigan's record to 3-18 overall and 2-7 in Mid-American Conference play. 

Raeven Chase on track to make a dent in EMU volleyball program history

The Eagles took on the Kent State University Golden Flashes Oct. 8 ultimate falling short after a 3-0 loss. 

New organization on campus creates safe space for Black student athletes

The Black Student Athlete Association is a new student led organization who represents the black athletes on campus. 

Senior Raeven Chase sets career-high at women's volleyball game against Ohio

Six different Eagles registered kills against the Bobcats, including double digit stats from Basham, graduate student Callie Minshew and Senior Chase.

EMU volleyball falls to Ball State University in weekend matches

On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, the Eastern Michigan University volleyball squad played two games against Ball State University. The matches resulted in two wins for the Cardinals (3-1, 3-0).

Seniors Samantha Basham and Raeven Chase lead EMU womens' volleyball at home-opener matches

Star senior Samantha Basham reaches over 700 career attacks after totaling 10 kills in the first home volleyball match. 

Eastern Michigan University volleyball drops all matches in DePaul Invitational

The Eastern Michigan University womens’ volleyball team competed in the DePaul Invitational on Friday, September 9, 2022, and Saturday, September 10, 2022. On Friday, the Eagles faced off against Virginia Tech University, and Saint Louis University, as they dropped both matches in five sets, with both finishing in a 3-2 loss, while on Saturday they faced off against tournament host DePaul University where they fell to the Blue Demons, 3-1. 

EMU volleyball team competes in Xavier tournament

On Sept. 2-3, the Eastern Michigan University volleyball team competed in a tournament against Purdue Fort Wayne, Xavier, and Virginia.