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Desmond Kelly’s senior season has been special on and off the field

By Luke Gremban and Charles Post · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019

Desmond Kelly is a senior defensive tackle for the Eastern Michigan football team, who stands at 6’1” and 311 pounds. He has been a player to watch for the Eagles during his senior year. On Sept. 21 2019, Kelly proposed to his girlfriend after an Eastern Michigan win over Central Connecticut 34-29. Kelly brought his girlfriend to the middle of the field, and with the team jumping and shouting around him, proposed to her. She said “yes.”

Myrick and EMU defense prepare for the road ahead

By Zach Sturgill · Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

Terry Myrick, junior linebacker, has been a force for the Eagles defense in 2019. He has a total of 18 solo tackles and 31 total tackles, both third best on Eastern Michigan. He also had a forced fumble in the Week 2 game against Kentucky. Myrick is playing 2019 as a regular starter for the first time. He started his first career game last year against Monmouth.

Taking a look at how the rise of transfers has impacted Eastern Michigan basketball

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

Transfers in college sports has become more common over the past few years. Shortly after the end of last season, the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball program witnessed a slight downfall after several players graduated or transferred. In total, EMU basketball had to replace nine players before the start of the 2019-20 season,with five of the nine players transferring out.

Chippewas ground the Eagles en route to 42-16 win

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

Eastern Michigan fell to Central Michigan by a final score of 42-16 in their first conference game of the season, falling to a record of 3-2. Central Michigan ran away with the win behind a strong performance from star running back Jonathan Ward. The Eagles struggled to contain Ward all game long. He ended up with 132 yards rushing for two touchdowns as well as 73 yards receiving and another score.

Week 6 Preview: Eastern Michigan heads to play Central Michigan on the road

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

With the bye week behind them, head coach Chris Creighton and the Eagles now set their sights on the Chippewas of Central Michigan. Eastern Michigan is looking to win its second straight game over the Chippewas after a 17-7 victory last season.

Eagles women’s soccer team falls to Ball State on the road

By Charles Post · Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s soccer team fell to the Ball State Cardinals at Briner Sports Complex in Muncie, Ind. on Sunday, Sept. 29. Ball State jumped out to a 2-1 lead at halftime before the Eagles tied the game in the second half. The Cardinals would go onto win 3-2 in overtime. Sarah Ash scored a goal for the Eagles, while Rebecca Przybylo had four saves.

Mickey Rewolinski announces commitment to Eagles

By Charles Post · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Mickey Rewolinski announced his commitment to the Eastern Michigan football team on Sunday, Sept. 22. Rewolinski is a 3-star offensive lineman and defensive end for Union Grove High School in Wisconsin. He is 6’6”, 260 pounds and is going to be an offensive lineman for the Eagles. Rewolinski announced his commitment via Twitter.

Eagles football wins four straight 'player of the week' awards

By Zach Sturgill · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

The Eagles have had a player named Athlete of the Week for the first four weeks of the regular season in the MAC West. Senior quarterback Mike Glass III was named Offensive Player of the Week twice following the victories over Coastal Carolina and Illinois. Brody Hoying earned Defensive Player of the Week after the loss versus Kentucky, and Mathew Sexton won Special Teams Player of the Week following the most recent win over Central Connecticut State. Chad Ryland also won Special Teams Player of the Week after his game-winning kick against Illinois.

Rob Murphy has high hopes for Jalen King’s junior year

By Charles Post and Luke Gremban · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Jalen King, who is from Kings Academy in Pasco, Washington, is heading into his junior season with the Eastern Michigan basketball program. King is a 6-foot-10-inch power forward/center who weighs 205 pounds. With some fresh faces on the EMU men’s basketball team following the graduation of James Thompson IV, Paul Jackson and Elijah Minnie, King is poised to make an impact after a strong offseason.

Boubacar Toure is set to make an impact for the Eagles after major improvements

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Eastern Michigan’s men’s basketball team has seen many additions to the program in recent years and Boubacar Toure has been one to standout amongst the rest. The Senegal native is a 7’0” center who made his way to EMU in 2018. Before his arrival to Eastern Michigan, Toure played collegiate basketball at Grand Canyon University. He started his career as a redshirt freshman during the 2015-16 season.

EMU women's basketball finalizes 2019-20 roster

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s basketball team has an updated roster going into the 2019-20 season. The current 14-player roster consists of two freshmen, one transfer and 11 returners. The Eagles picked up freshmen guards, Aaliyah Stanley and Constance Chaplin for the upcoming season.

EMU club baseball team hosts Autism Acceptance Game

By Charles Post and Isabella Wykowski · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Eastern Michigan's club baseball team played more than just a game on Tuesday, Sept. 24 as they were playing an Autism Acceptance Game against the University of Michigan. During the game, they sold Autism Awareness ribbons and were able to raise over $500 to donate to the Autism Alliance of Michigan. It was a very close game until Michigan scored twice in the sixth inning, putting them up 4-0 as they won behind a no-hitter from Raj Sharma.

Reviewing the first month of the Eagles football season

By Charles Post and Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles hold the best record in the Mid-American Conference at 3-1 after one month of play. This is just the second time in head coach Chris Creighton's tenure in Ypsilanti that the Eagles have gotten off to such a start. The Eagles have wins over Coastal Carolina, Illinois and Central Connecticut State. The loss was on the road against Kentucky.

Around the MAC: Eastern Michigan stole the show with last-second victory over Central Connecticut State

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

The action has been tighter than ever with one month now behind us in the 2019 college football season. Teams combined for just a 3-6 record in a tough week overall for the Mid-American Conference. Eastern Michigan is the first team with three wins after their victory over Central Connecticut State, thanks to late game heroics from Matthew Sexton. The Eagles will take on rival Central Michigan on Oct. 5 following their bye week.

EMU wide receiver stays humble despite a strong start to his 2019 campaign

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Just four games into his sophomore season, wide receiver Dylan Drummond leads all Eastern Michigan receivers with 19 receptions as the team finished their non-conference schedule with a 3-1 record. Drummond has become an essential part of the Eagles' offense, forming great chemistry with senior quarterback Mike Glass III but the wide receiver still isn't satisfied.

Eagles volleyball defeats Purdue-Fort Wayne in four sets

By Luke Gremban · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team squared off against Purdue-Fort Wayne on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Eagles came into the game with a 3-5 record, hoping to improve that in the last game of the Michigan Challenge. Purdue-Fort Wayne came into the game with a 3-8 record and had Eastern Michigan as the last game of their Dunn Hospitality Tournament. Purdue-Fort Wayne was 1-2 in their last three games coming into the match.

Zack Mason named MAC Golfer of the Week

By Isabella Wykowski · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Zack Mason, a redshirt sophomore out of Toronto, was named Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week. This is his first award as he had an outstanding performance at the Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational on Sept.9-10 in Huntington, West Virginia. Mason ended the final round with a 68 putting him at a two-day total of eight-under 205, which put him at the third best three-round total in program history.

Eastern Michigan football wins home opener in thrilling fashion

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Eastern Michigan held a 28-15 lead over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils with just over 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. However, after allowing a one-yard touchdown run by Keonte Lucas and a 68-yard strike from Aaron Winchester to Tyshaun James, the Eagles found themselves staring at a one point deficit with just 20 seconds remaining. That is until Matthew Sexton made the game-winning play.

Around the MAC: Eagles tied for first place in West

By Charles Post and Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Heading into the final week of the non-conference portion of the schedule for the Eastern Michigan football team and the rest of the MAC, both divisions of the conference are tight from top to bottom. None of the 14 teams are undefeated but three programs lead the way with a 2-1 record. Those teams are Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan. The Eagles are fresh off an upset victory over then-undefeated Illinois.

Week 4 Preview: Eagles take on Blue Devils in home opener

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles have a chance to accomplish something that has only been done once in head coach Chris Creighton's tenure with the team, which is starting the season with a 3-1 record. The Eagles will have a chance to do so when they face Central Connecticut State on Saturday Sept. 21 at Rynearson Stadium in the home opener.