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EMU Homecoming ends with Michigan MAC trophy

A 50-yard touchdown run by sophomore Javonti Greene with 7:46 to play gave the Eastern Michigan University Eagles a 14-10 Homecoming victory Saturday against the Western Michigan Broncos in front of 6,772.

Soccer beats Ball State 5-1, loses 2-1 to Toledo

After winning against Ball State Friday, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team lost to the visiting Toledo Rockets 2-1 on Sunday.

Eagles claim Michigan MAC trophy

Homecoming the past couple of years has been somewhat of a letdown for EMU football and its fans. The last time the Eagles won a homecoming game was when they beat Toledo in 2006.

EMU Michigan MAC Champions for first time since '08

A 50-yard run into the end zone by Javonti Greene with 7:46 to play, set the Eagles up for a 14-10 Homecoming victory Saturday over the Western Michigan Broncos.

EMU soccer kicks off homecoming with 5-1 win over Ball State

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team routed the visiting Ball State Cardinals in a 5-1 victory for its third win in the last four games.

Eagles sweep Buffalo for fifth straight win

The Eastern Michigan Eagles Volleyball team won its fifth straight match by defeating the Bulls of Buffalo in a quick fashion defeating them in 3 straight sets (25-19, 25-16, 25-22). With the win, the Eagles improve to (18-6). This was a MAC conference game and with the victory tonight the Eagles improve to (6-3) in conference play. The Eagles went back and forth with the Bulls in the first set but good offense by Kristen Baker, Ashley Mason, Paige Roback and Erin short who each had one kill a piece got the Eagles back into the rhythm, never letting the Bulls get back within reach.

Hopes running high for Lions success

The Detroit Lions are doing something they haven’t done since 1956. They have started 5-1 going into Sunday’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons (3-3). The 1 p.m.

Eagles look to keep streak

The Eastern Michigan volleyball team has a busy schedule coming up with five home matches. This situation will be good for the Eagles, as it is later in the season and they want to keep improving and dominate at the end.

This Sunday, following the game against Ball State, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team will face Toledo at 1 p.m.

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team will play against the Ball State Cardinals at 3 p.m. Friday at Scicluna Field. Both teams are coming off close losses to MAC foes.

WMU win

Western Michigan (4-3, 2-1 MAC) comes into Saturday’s game against EMU after being roughed up by Northern Illinois 51-22 last Saturday.

EMU win

That’s one rival down and one to go for Eastern Michigan University after winning against Central Michigan 35-28 on Saturday.

Slater influenced by EMU and teammate

There are people who choose to play football, who seek it out for their own reasons. There are also people who have a family tradition of playing football.

EMU indoor bubble gets busted by high winds

A $3.9 million project by Eastern Michigan University was put in place last year and now serves as a practice ground for the football, soccer, golf, baseball and softball teams.

Cross country teams are third at invitationals

The Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country team placed third with 124 points at the Bradley Classic in Peoria, Ill., on Friday.

Ex-EMU lefty Martin beat legends

Winning a big league game is certainly a feat in and of itself. But doing it against some of the best pitchers in major league baseball will make any win extra special. Not too many people can say they won against Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan during their prime, but Eastern Michigan University alumnus John Martin, 55, can.

NFL season brings exciting storylines, rivalries for fans to watch

Commentary: Fall is here, which comes with the NFL season. We almost lost our season due to a lockout, but football is here, nonetheless.

Middle block Baker starts

middle blocker for the Eastern Michigan University volleyball team and is playing in her third year.

Volleyball wins fourth straight

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team won its fourth straight match and made its record 17-6 with victories against the Bowling Green Falcons and the Miami Red Hawks during the weekend. Saturday, the visiting Eagles defeated the Falcons, 25-22, 25-18 and 25-16.

Eastern takes win from Chips

Alex Gillett ran for a 30-yard touchdown with 37 seconds remaining Saturday to send Eastern Michigan University to a 35-28 win against Central Michigan University on at Mt.