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EMU football downs HBCU opponent in season opener, 33-23

Eastern Michigan hosted hbcu opponent Howard University Sept. 1 to kick off the programs 132nd season. 

Detroit Lions waive former EMU Eagle Dylan Drummond

Former EMU Eagle Dylan Drummond is waived by Detroit Lions in second round of cuts, despite gaining traction as a solid competitor for a roster spot

Mid-American Conference announces full 2023-24 basketball schedule

The Mid-American Conference officially announced this year's 2023-24 full basketball conference schedule with the men's and women's teams hosting three doubleheaders this year, as conference play tips off in January.

Samson Evans Q&A: The EMU Football star speaks about the offseason, as well as the upcoming expectations for the 2023 season

After a historic personal season for EMU football's star running back, Samson Evans, he now looks into what the upcoming 2023 season holds for him, as well as the team.

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.

EMU Athletics holds news conference for EMU Football's Brian Dooley and Zack Conti after heartwarming story receives national spotlight

After an unselfish act from EMU football's Brian Dooley, to gift his scholarship to walk-on, Zack Conti received national attention. EMU Athletics held a news conference on Tuesday, Aug. 8, when Dooley answered questions from the media.

EMU football’s Brian Dooley surrenders his own athletic scholarship for walk-on Zack Conti

Brian Dooley, a graduate offensive lineman for the EMU football team, gave his athletic scholarship to a fellow walk-on teammate who was selling his plasma to pay his tuition bills.

EMU football team kicks off 2023-24 season with first day of camp

The Eagles officially get their 2023-24 season underway with the first day of practice on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Emoni Bates helps Cavaliers past Rockets, 99-78, for NBA Summer League Championship

Bates finishes with 19 points to help the Cavs secure the 2023 NBA 2k24 Summer League Championship. 

Former EMU Eagle Gunnar Oakes signs with USFL’s Michigan Panthers

Oakes will join another former Eagle, Terry Myrick, with Michigan Panthers of the USFL.

EMU Athletics offseason questions: Expectations within the football program, Noah Farrakhan, is Stan Heath in the hot seat?

Read the very first mailbag of The Eastern Echo done by Sports Editor, Blake McQueary, as he answers EMU sports fans’ questions. 

EMU Outdoor Track and Field team leads league with most Academic All-MAC selections this season

The Cleveland Cavaliers Take EMU’s Emoni Bates in Round 2, Pick 49 of 2023 NBA Draft

A childhood dream of Bates', he is now the fifth player in EMU history to be selected in the NBA Draft.

EMU Football program to host Midweek Maction Camp

Sue Parks talks about her 17 year journey at Eastern Michigan University

Former EMU Eagle Dylan Drummond signs with Detroit Lions

Dylan Drummond impresses Detroit Lion staff after successful rookie minicamp tryout.

Four Eastern Michigan football players receive invites to NFL Rookie Minicamps

Gunnar Oakes, Hassan Beydoun, Taylor Powell, and Dylan Drummond all received NFL minicamp opportunities to compete for roster spots in the NFL. 

The 2023 Emoni Bates NBA Draft Guide

Get a full look at Emoni Bates' 2023 NBA Draft stock, projections, and more from Sports Editor Blake McQueary. 

EMU football alumnus Sidy Sow drafted 117th overall by the New England Patriots

Former Eagles Sidy Sow and Chad Ryland will be heading to New England to play for the Patriots after getting drafted just five picks apart from each other in this year's NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft Eastern Michigan's Jose Ramirez, 196th overall