Sports

EMU volleyball team competes in Xavier tournament

By Jessica Laroy · Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022

On Sept. 2-3, the Eastern Michigan University volleyball team competed in a tournament against Purdue Fort Wayne, Xavier, and Virginia.

EMU women's golf team takes fifth place in A-Ga-Ming Invitational

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team traveled to Kewadin, MI to compete in the A-Ga-Ming invitational. The Eagles placed fifth out seven teams.

Eastern Michigan University Eagles kicks off football season with a win against EKU

EMU football claims victory against Eastern Kentucky at season opener

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Sept. 5, 2022

The Eastern Michigan football team is officially back for the 2022-23 season. The Eagles kicked off their season against Eastern Kentucky on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, where they would secure the win, 42-34.

EMU women's volleyball preparing to get season started with schedule release and exhibition match

By Blake McQueary · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

The Eastern Michigan women's volleyball team is preparing to get their 2022-23 season started as they release the season schedule and exhibition matchup against Ferris State University.

EMU soccer draws 2-2 with Western Illinois in season opener

By Jessica Laroy · Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team played the first regular season match against Western Illinois. The Eagles and Leatherbacks trade offensive executions but conclude in a defense stalemate draw 2-2.

3 defining games for EMU’s football program this fall

By Christian Byers · Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

We are officially two weeks away from the return of MACtion to Ypsilanti, Michigan. On September 2, the Eastern Michigan Eagles kick-off the 2022 season under the bright lights at Rynearson Stadium, hosting the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Following one of the most successful EMU recruiting classes in recent years, expectations and excitement continue to escalate.

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5 tips every student should know about EMU athletic events

By Christian Byers · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022

Eastern Michigan University students are provided transportation and complete access to EMU athletic events for FREE. You don't have to spend a dime to have a great time and support your Eastern Michigan Eagles!

Football and basketball recruits strengthen EMU athletics

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Aug. 15, 2022

On August 1, 2022, three-star cornerback Daiquan White announced his commitment to the Eastern Michigan University football program. White’s commitment boosted the Eagles into the number one spot in the 2023 recruiting class rankings (247sports.com). This marked the first time in program history that Eastern Michigan held the number one spot in the football recruiting class rankings within the Mid-American Conference.

EMU women's soccer team presents 2022 schedule

By Jessica Laroy · Monday, Aug. 15, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team will begin the 2022 season schedule on Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. against Western Illinois on Scicluna Field in Ypsilanti, MI. The squad will play 18 total regular season matches, eight at home and 10 away.

Former eagle Donald Scott finishes sixth at World Athletics Championships

By Jessica Laroy · Monday, Aug. 8, 2022

Donald Scott is an eight-time MAC champion from EMU and placed sixth in the triple jump at the World Athletics Championship.

Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations

By Christian Byers · Monday, Aug. 1, 2022

Eastern Michigan University senior wide receiver Hassan Beydoun earns Biletnikoff and Maxwell Award watch list nominations. Beydoun is one of five Mid-American Conference (MAC) receivers named to the Biletnikoff Award's 42-man list and one of six MAC players named to the Maxwell Award's 85-man list.

Opinion: The top three NFL rookies to watch out for in the 2022-23 season

By Blake McQueary · Tuesday, July 26, 2022

It’s about that time again, you're sitting on the couch watching TV when suddenly an commercial break advertises the start of the NFL pre-season, triggering you to question where your summer has gone with the thought, “No way football is ALREADY starting again.” We’ve all been there. So, with the NFL pre-season getting underway in about 2 weeks, let’s look at the top 3 rookies that we could see have big debut seasons: Chris Olave, Aidan Hutchinson, and Jordan Davis.

Two former EMU track & field standouts compete in World Athletics Championships

By Jessica Laroy · Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Former EMU track and field athletes Donald Scott and Lahsene Bouchikhi are set to compete in the 2022 World Athletics Championship. Scott is a 2015 EMU graduate and former eight-time Mid-American Conference Champion. Bouchikhi earned First Team All-MAC honors his junior year and placed fifth in the Spartan Invitational with a time of 25:11.2 in the 8,000 meter race.

Opinion: Top three "under the radar" moves of the 2022 NBA Draft

By Blake McQueary · Tuesday, July 19, 2022

This year’s draft class is a big question mark. With many people believing that this class isn’t much to be excited about, there are also people speculating that this draft class could very well be a special one. Sports writer Blake McQueary provides insight on his top three "under the radar" transactions of NBA draft night.

EMU's women's lacrosse team names Sara Tisdale as new head coach

By Seniya Baig · Wednesday, July 13, 2022

EMU has officially announced Sara Tisdale as the head coach for the Women’s Lacrosse team from the 2022-23 school year.

Steve Schram named new head coach of EMU women's tennis program

By Jessica Laroy · Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Eastern Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics announced that Steve Schram will be the new head coach of the women’s tennis program. Schram has an overall 120-49 career record in nine seasons as a women’s tennis head coach. Schram has led three other college tennis programs, recording an all-time winning percentage of .710.