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Ruby Brannon

Sports Editor

Ruby Brannon uses she/her pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since Fall 2025. She started as a sports reporter, then moved to Sports Editor in the 2026 winter semester. Brannon is a communications major with a double minor in psychology and marketing.

Her job entails covering EMU athletics by writing game recaps, features, and previews, focusing on telling accurate, engaging stories about our dedicated student-athletes and programs. For Brannon, the best part is capturing the energy behind EMU sports, spotlighting our incredible athletes, and sharpening my skills as a sports journalist for my future endeavors. Contact her with any questions at rbranno1@emich.edu. Brannon is on Instagram (@rubybrannon).

#6 Fernanda Ovalle, in a green Eastern Michigan University jersey, dribbling the ball.
Swimming and Diving

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Jan. 20-26

This guide to sports at Eastern Michigan University for Jan. 20–26, 2026, highlights a busy week of competition across multiple sports, paired with key historical notes from each program. Featuring home and road matchups in basketball, gymnastics, track and field, swimming and diving, and women’s tennis, this guide provides fans with viewing information and context on rivalries, records and past performances shaping the week ahead.

A group of EMU gymnasts wearing green and white cheer and clap for their teammate on the beam.
Gymnastics

Golden Girls glory: Eastern Michigan gymnastics triumphs in home opener

The Eastern Michigan Eagles celebrated their 50th varsity season with a hard-fought victory over Northern Illinois and SUNY Brockport at the second annual Golden Girls Classic. Senior Kyrie Lowe anchored the performance by clinching the all-around title with a 38.825, leading the Eagles to a win in their final scheduled regular-season Mid-American Conference meeting with the Huskies.

#3, in a white jersey, shooting with Oakland players around, in black jerseys.
Baseball

Eagles fall short in offensive battle against Bowling Green

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball showed offensive efficiency and resilience but fell 85–79 on the road to Bowling Green, despite two 22-point performances and a strong second-half push. The Falcons’ blistering three-point shooting, particularly in the first half, proved decisive as the loss dropped the Eagles to 9–10 overall and 3–4 in MAC play.

Several college-aged gymnasts wearing black and green Eastern Michigan University leotards energetically high-five one another and smile.
Tennis

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Jan. 13-19

This mid-January bulletin previews key upcoming matchups for EMU gymnastics, women’s tennis, men’s and women’s basketball, and track and field, pairing current scouting reports with notable historical results that show how the Eagles have traditionally performed during this exact week in previous years.

#10, in a white and green jersey, dribbling down the court.
Basketball

EMU dominates the interior in 74-52 victory over Ball State, largest point margin in recent history

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team earned a dominant 74–52 MAC victory over Ball State University, improving to 8–8 overall and 2–2 in conference play, behind elite shooting efficiency, strong rebounding and balanced scoring. The 22-point win marked the Eagles’ largest margin of victory in the series and sets the tone as they head to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan University.

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