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Detroit City FC triumphs on TRUEMU night

By Elena Davis · Tuesday, June 18, 2024

TRUEMU Night at Keyworth Stadium was unforgettable as Detroit City FC's men’s and women’s teams secured thrilling victories on June 16, with proceeds supporting the EMU Student Emergency Fund. The women's team edged out Midwest United FC 2-1, while the men's team defeated Charleston Battery 2-0, delighting the season-high crowd of 7,172.

Golf

Eastern Michigan’s Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham retires after 30 years

By Elena Davis · Monday, June 10, 2024

After 30 transformative years at Eastern Michigan University, Head Men's Golf Coach Bruce Cunningham announced his retirement on May 24. Cunningham, who led the team to multiple Mid-American Conference titles, leaves a legacy of excellence, and the newly established GameAbove Golf Performance Center ensures EMU's continued success in collegiate golf.

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Eastern Michigan baseball falls in 11-inning thriller to Northern Illinois, 15-14

By Elena Davis · Sunday, May 19, 2024

In a thrilling extra-innings showdown on May 17 at Ralph McKinzie Field, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team was edged out by Northern Illinois University, losing 15-14 in 11 innings. Brendan Kleiman led the Eagles with a standout performance, hitting a home run for the second straight game, driving in three runs, and scoring four times, tying the season's run record for EMU.

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Johnson matches career best with four RBIs despite baseball's loss to Bowling Green

By Elena Davis · Monday, May 13, 2024

Despite a powerful performance from Junior Lucas Johnson, who drove in four runs with a home run and a double, Eastern Michigan University's baseball team fell short against the Mid-American Conference champions, Bowling Green State University, losing 8-6 on their Senior Day. The Eagles will now set their sights on a matchup against Michigan State University in East Lansing.

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Local professor Derrick Fries nominated for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

By Elena Davis · Saturday, May 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University professor Derrick Fries' lifelong dedication to sailing and athleticism has granted him a prestigious nomination for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. With a career spanning nearly three decades in competitive sports and a profound impact on sailing education, Fries' achievements are being celebrated on a statewide level.

Latest Podcast

Join Caleb Henderson for the final episode of The Factory Report this semester, and his final time hosting the show.

Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.

Host: Caleb Henderson

Director: Gray Connor

Editor: Zachary Yourman

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