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Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 1-7

By Elena Davis · Sunday, March 30, 2025

Eastern Michigan Athletics is set for an action-packed week, featuring key baseball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis, rowing, and golf events as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

Eastern Michigan baseball stuns Michigan in 9-8 thriller, snapping losing streak in Ann Arbor

By Elena Davis · Thursday, March 27, 2025

Eastern Michigan baseball stunned the University of Michigan with a 9-8 victory in Ann Arbor, snapping an eight-game road losing streak and earning its first Power Four road win since 2018.

Eastern Michigan baseball scores record 19 runs in final game against Miami

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, March 24, 2025

Oestrike Stadium? More like Logan Hugo’s (Essexville, Mich./Essexville Garber) playground. The senior outfielder from Essexville, Michigan turned in one of the performances of the campaign in front of the Ypsilanti faithful on Saturday afternoon; falling just a triple short of completing the cycle while adding two home runs and six RBI’s to the statsheet in Eastern Michigan’s dominant victory over Miami, 19-12.

Wilson shines, leads EMU women’s lacrosse past Youngstown State in historic 19-6 win

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, March 23, 2025

The freshman from Georgia, Kathryn Wilson, brought the heat on a chilly day at Scicluna Field, scoring a career-high six goals and headlining Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse’s record-tying scoring output against Youngstown State, 19-6.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: March 25-31

By Elena Davis · Sunday, March 23, 2025

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an action-packed week, with key baseball, tennis, track and field, golf, and lacrosse events as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

Eastern Michigan linebacker Pat O'Connor celebrates after sacking Akron quarterback Kyle Pohl in the Eagles' 31-6 loss in Akron, Ohio, on Oct. 4, 2014.

Detroit Lions re-sign Pat O’Connor to boost depth

By Elena Davis · Friday, March 21, 2025

The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Pat O’Connor to a one-year deal, reinforcing their depth on the defensive line after an injury-plagued 2024 season.

Ben Braun inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

By Elena Davis · Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Former Eastern Michigan University men's basketball coach Ben Braun has been inducted into the 2025 Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame. The induction recognizes Braun's outstanding coaching career, contributions to EMU basketball and lasting impact on the MAC Conference.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: March 18-24

By Elena Davis · Sunday, March 16, 2025

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for an exciting week with key baseball, tennis, lacrosse, and golf events. The Eagles look to compete at a high level and secure important victories across multiple sports.

EMU baseball takes 2 out of 3 from Western Michigan in last series of 6 weeks away

By Hugh Thorp · Sunday, March 16, 2025

Eagles get largest margin of victory in final game of series since April 11, 2023.

Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo Women's Tennis

Eastern Michigan women’s tennis completes clean sweep against SVSU, 7-0

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, March 15, 2025

For the first time since the 2021-22 season, the Eastern Michigan women’s tennis team have won back to back matches via a clean sweep - making quick work of Saginaw Valley State via a clean sweep, 7-0.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls in MAC tournament quarterfinals to Miami

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, March 14, 2025

In their first MAC tournament appearance in over half a decade, the seventh-seeded Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team made a valiant effort against Miami (OH) but ultimately fell short, 81-75.

Eastern Michigan women’s hockey secures spot at ACHA national championships

By Elena Davis · Friday, March 14, 2025

Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Hockey team has defied expectations in their inaugural season, earning a trip to the 2025 ACHA National Championships with a dominant 18-0-1 record and a determined pursuit of a national title.

EMU baseball falls 13-7 in midweek game against Ohio State

By Hugh Thorp · Thursday, March 13, 2025

Kleiman and Hugo each get a double, and Stecko draws three walks in the Eagles' loss to Ohio State.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: March 11-17

By Elena Davis · Monday, March 10, 2025

Eastern Michigan athletics is gearing up for a thrilling week of action, with key baseball games, tennis matchups, gymnastics, and golf tournaments set to showcase the Eagles' talents across multiple sports.

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

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