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EMU men's basketball falls to Akron

By Tiauna Allen · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (12-11, 2-8) men’s basketball team fell, 59-58 to the Akron Zips on Saturday, Feb. 8, at James A. Rhodes Arena. The loss snaps a two-game winning streak for Eastern Michigan, despite being led by Ty Groce’s 15 points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists.

Eagles win behind Annecchiarico’s career-high 31 points

By Zach Sturgill · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-11, 6-5) women’s basketball team won 83-79 against Western Michigan for its first win in Kalamazoo since the 2015-16 season. Jenna Annecchiarico scored a career-high 31 points, eight rebounds and shot 50 percent from 3-point range.

Gymnastics team loses on Senior Night

By Luke Gremban and Charles Post · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-3, 1-3) fell to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday, Feb. 7, on Senior Night at the Convocation Center. The final score was 196.125-194.375, in favor of the Huskies, despite Jada Rondeau tying her career-high on the vault with a score of 9.850. She also tied her career-best on the beam with a score of 9.875.

The Eastern Michigan men's track and field team competes in Meyo Invitational

By Charles Post and Jadan Shorts · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles men’s track and field team traveled to Loftus Sports Center in Notre Dame, Indiana to compete in the Meyo Invitational on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8. The Eagles received standout performances from Owen Richardson, who earned a third place finish, and Baboucar Sallah-Mohammed, who won the triple jump event.

Review: Super Bowl LIV key plays and takeaways

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

A review of the 54th Super Bowl and some introspection into what needed to happen for each team to win.

Eagles fall short versus Ohio

By Charles Post and Jadan Shorts · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-11, 5-5) women’s basketball team fell short on Wednesday, Feb. 5, against the Ohio University Bobcats. Unfortunately for the Eagles, it was their second loss in a row. This was a challenging game for the Eagles considering their top two scorers Aaliyah Stanley and Arenna Combs were out.

Eastern Michigan takes down Buffalo at home for second consecutive victory

By Luke Gremban · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

The Buffalo Bulls (14-9, 5-5) men’s basketball team played the Eastern Michigan Eagles (12-10, 2-7) on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as the ninth game on Eastern Michigan’s MAC conference schedule. The Eagles came into this match 1-7 in the conference, their win being against the Toledo Rockets. Buffalo came into this game 5-5 record, but fell 66-62 on the road.

Eagles women’s basketball team looks to snap two-game losing streak in Kalamazoo

By Tyler Sabo · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles women’s basketball team (10-11, 5-6) will look for a win over the Western Michigan Broncos (11-9, 4-5) on Saturday, Feb. 8 to break even on their regular season and conference record. With both teams on a two-game losing streak, they will be looking to get back in the win column, as Western Michigan will be also looking to break even on their conference record.

EMU men's track and field team competed in the Jack Skoog Open and won six events

By Tiauna Allen · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

The Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field team took home six event titles after competing at the Jack Skoog Open on Friday, Jan. 31. Three Eagles finished within the top-five in the 60-meter dash, while all three EMU runners that competed in the 200-meter dash, finished in the top-four.

Combs helps EMU defeat Toledo before losing to Akron

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-10, 5-4) women’s basketball team has split their last two games, as they defeated the Toledo Rockets on the road, 77-62, before falling to the Akron Zips in overtime last Saturday. The Eagles were led by Arenna Combs versus the Rockets as she finished with 27 points. Juanita Agosto had 21 points against Akron.

The tennis team splits with Eastern Illinois and Illinois

By Zach Sturgill · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

The EMU women's tennis team defeated Eastern Illinois University 5-2 and lost 7-0 to Illinois at the Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The two matches were the second and third of 2020, with one loss to Michigan State on Jan. 23 and three invitationals this past fall.

Yeikson Montero finishes with game-high 26 points as Eagles snap losing streak versus Toledo

By Charles Post · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-10, 1-7) men’s basketball team snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 61-57 victory over the Toledo Rockets (11-11, 3-6). Yeikson Montero led the Eagles with 26 points, two steals and one block in the win. He shot 75% from the field and 62.5% from 3-point range, scoring 20 points in the second half.

Eagles defeat BGSU in swimming and diving

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-1, 3-1) swimming and diving team defeated the Bowling Green Falcons (3-2, 1-2), 206.5-93.5, on Friday, Jan. 24 at Jones Natatorium in Ypsilanti. The Eagles are now 2-0 at home and have bounced back from their lone loss versus Akron last weekend.

Hudson leads EMU women's basketball over Northern Illinois

By Charles Post and Jadan Shorts · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-9, 4-3) women’s basketball team came back from losing against Central Michigan last Wednesday, Jan. 22 by taking the win against Northern Illinois (5-13, 1-6) on Jan, 25. This was a home game as the Eagles celebrated National Women and Girls in Sports Day and the victory. This is the women’s first win against Northern Illinois since March of 2018.

EMU hosts, competes in Can Am Classic

By Jadan Shorts · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

The Eastern Michigan women’s track team ran away with five titles while at home hosting the Can Am Classic on Saturday, Jan. 25 in Bowen Field House. One of the seniors and co-captains Brittni Mason from Ohio, came close to beating her season best time in the 60-meter dash of 7.55.

EMU men’s track earns eight first place finishes in the Can Am Classic

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

The Eastern Michigan men’s track and field team competed in the Cam Am Classic on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Bowen Fieldhouse in Ypsilanti. The Eagles competed in 17 events and had a first place finisher in eight of those. EMU was led by Baboucar Sallah-Mohammed, who won the long jump and triple jump events.

Opinion: The Pistons need to consider making these moves before the trade deadline

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

In light of the Pistons’ current struggles, a trade could positively change the mediocre course this team is on.

EMU gymnastics loses its home opener

By Tiauna Allen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team lost its home opener against Central Michigan University on Sunday, Jan. 19. The match started on vault and the Eagles had the advantage in scoring after the first rotation but they were unable to hold on for the victory.

EMU women’s tennis prepares for season ahead

By Charles Post · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

The Eastern Michigan’s women’s tennis team is set to begin their 2020 schedule as they face Michigan State on the road on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Eagles were selected to finish in eighth place according to the MAC preseason poll. Buffalo, who totaled 77 points, was selected to win the conference. Miami (OH) was picked to finish in second place.

The women's track team competes at Doug Hansen Open

By Charles Post and Jadan Shorts · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles women’s track team traveled to Saginaw Valley State University for the Doug Hansen Open on Friday, Jan. 17. The Eagles competed in 11 events, including the 60-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 800-meter dash, 60-meter hurdles, the one-mile run and much more.