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Inaugural women's soccer coach inducted into EMU Hall of Fame

By Robert Sherman · Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Inaugural women’s soccer head coach Paul Scicluna is one of seven individuals to be inducted into the Eastern Michigan University athletics hall of fame as announced on Wednesday afternoon by the E-Club Alumni Chapter. Scicluna coached the EMU women’s soccer team from its first year in 1994 until 1999 when he passed away tragically while recruiting for the team.

Four Eagles Named to Preseason Award Watch Lists

By Robert Hull · Monday, July 20, 2015

Year after year college football experts, reporters, and committees compile a list of the best college football players across the country at their respective positions.

2015 MAC Football Preview Guide

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, June 28, 2015

Eastern Michigan Eagles Head Coach: Chris Creighton 2nd Season Record at EMU: 2-10 Record Last Season: 2-10, 1-7 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 14-46 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Reggie Bell- 1,297 yards passing, 9 TDs Defense: DL Pat O’Connor- 64 tackles, 7.5 sacks Western Michigan Broncos Head Coach: PJ Fleck 3rd Season Record at WMU: 9-16 Record Last Season: 8-5, 6-2 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 26-36 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: RB Jarvion Franklin- 1,551 yards, 24 TDs Defense: LB Grant DePalma- 102 tackles, 8 TFL Central Michigan Chippewas Head Coach: John Bonamego 1st Season Record at CMU: 0-0 Record Last Season: 7-6, 5-3 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 26-36 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Cooper Rush- 2,664 yards, 20 TDs Defense: DB Tony Annese- 74 tackles, 3 INT Ball State Cardinals Head Coach: Pete Lembo 5th Season Record at BSU: 30-20 Record Last Season: 5-7, 4-4 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 34-28 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Jack Milos- 1,302 yards, 9 TDs Defense: LB Ben Ingle- 87 tackles Northern Illinois Huskies Head Coach: Rod Carey 3rd Season Record at NIU: 23-6 Record Last Season: 11-3, 7-1 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 57-13 (2011, 2012, 2014 MAC Champions) Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Drew Hare- 2,322 yards, 18 TDs Defense: DE Perez Ford- 54 tackles, 9 TFL, 5 sacks Toledo Rockets Head Coach: Matt Campbell 4th Season Record at UT: 26-13 Record Last Season: 9-4, 7-1 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 42-22 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: RB Kareem Hunt- 1,631 yards, 16 TDs Defense: DE/LB Trent Voss- 77 tackles, 15 TFL Bowling Green Falcons Head Coach: Dino Babers 2nd Season Record at BGSU: 8-6 Record Last Season: 8-6, 5-3 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 33-32 (2013 MAC Champions) Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: RB Travis Greene- 949 yards, 12 TDs Defense: DB Nick Johnson- 72 tackles, 5 INTs Ohio Bobcats Head Coach: Frank Solich 10th Season Record at Ohio: 72-56 Record Last Season: 6-6, 4-4 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 40-25 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: RB AJ Ouellette- 785 yards, 7 TDs Defense: LB Jovon Johnson- 67 tackles, 10 TFL Buffalo Bulls Head Coach: Alex Wood 1st Full Season Record at UB: 2-2 Record Last Season: 5-6, 3-4 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 22-38 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Joe Licata-2,647 yards, 29 TDs Defense: LB Jarrett Franklin- 48 tackles Akron Zips Head Coach: Terry Bowden 4th Season Record at Akron: 11-25 Record Last Season: 5-7, 3-5 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 13-47 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Kyle Pohl- 2,189 yards, 9 TDs Defense: LB Jatavis Brown- 99 tackles, 14 TFL Miami Redhawks Head Coach: Chuck Martin 2nd Season Record at Miami: 2-10 Record Last Season: 2-10, 2-6, 5-3 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 20-42 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Andrew Hendrix-3,280 yards, 23 TDs Defense: DB Heath Harding- 97 Tackles, 2 INTs Kent State Golden Flashes Head Coach: Paul Haynes 3rd Season Record at KSU: 6-17 Record Last Season: 2-9, 1-6 MAC Record Last Five Seasons: 27-34 Top Returning Starters With 2014 Statistics: Offense: QB Colin Reardon- 2,466 yards, 14 TDs Defense: DB Nate Holley- 137 tackles

Eastern Michigan celebrates at mid-court in the Eagles 75-65 win over Ball State in the semi-finals of the MAC tournament in Cleveland. OH on March 13, 2015.

Verdi receives six-year contract extension

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, June 21, 2015

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi received a contract extension for three years added onto his current contract following his teams 24-13 season. The contract extension was approved at the Board of Regents meeting on June 16, 2015.

Ward gets workout with Detroit Pistons

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, June 19, 2015

Former Eastern Michigan men's basketball forward Karrington Ward has started his journey towards the NBA draft as he tried out for the Detroit Pistons on Friday June 19.

Lyke announces new plans for athletic success during board meeting

By Andrew Mascharka · Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Eastern Michigan Vice-President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Heather Lyke discussed the current state of EMU Athletics at the June 16 Board of Regents meetings during the Athletics Affairs Committee.

NCAA women’s basketball to follow new rules

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, June 14, 2015

The National Collegiate Athletic Association and its Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved new rule changes to women’s collegiate basketball Tuesday afternoon.

Outdoor track and field wraps up season

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, June 14, 2015

The Eastern Michigan outdoor track and field season finished up its season at NCAA Championships this past weekend.

Column: EMU Soccer is better than the "Power Three"

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, June 6, 2015

When it comes to the athletics program at Eastern Michigan University, Mid-American Conference regular season wins, titles, appearances in MAC tournaments and championships are the most important goals for the respective teams. And no team at Eastern Michigan University has exemplified and attained these goals in the past five years more than the Women’s Soccer team, led by head coach Scott Hall.

Women’s golf coach resigns after 10 seasons

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, June 6, 2015

Eastern Michigan University woman’s golf head coach has resigned from the position that she has held for ten seasons, as announced by EMU Athletic Director Heather Lyke in Ypsilanti on Thursday.

Growing tension boiled over in the 90th minute when a corner kick from AFCAA led to an altercation between the Muskegon goalkeeper and AFCAA forward Ade Adiniyi.

Scrappy finish ends in AFCAA 2-1 victory

By Robert Sherman · Monday, June 1, 2015

Amateur Football Club Ann Arbor played until the last second to secure a 2-1 victory over their rivals from the north, the Muskegon Risers Soccer Club, Sunday night at Hollway Field in Ann Arbor.

EMU Women’s athletics program earns Jacoby Trophy

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, May 31, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University woman’s athletics program was awarded the Mid-American Conference Jacoby Trophy, awarded to the MAC’s best woman’s program of the season, Wednesday night at the MAC Honors Dinner in Cleveland.

Inaugural ‘Memorial Day Classic’ ends in defeat for AFC Ann Arbor

By Robert Sherman · Monday, May 25, 2015

Amateur Football Club Ann Arbor were defeated 2-1 by Sporting Michigan Soccer Club in what was billed as the “Inaugural Memorial Day Classic” Monday afternoon at Hollway Field in Ann Arbor, Mich., after taking an early lead.

Track and field men win MAC Championship; women finish second

By Andrew Mascharka · Sunday, May 17, 2015

The Eastern Michigan men's track and field team won the Mid-American Conference outdoor championship and the Eastern Michigan women finished second on Saturday May 16, 2015 in Muncie, Ind after three days of competition. For the men, this was their 23rd outdoor championship in program history.

Eagle’s season ends on a winning note

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, May 16, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s baseball team ended its season with a three game home stint against Mid-American Conference foes, the University of Toledo, winning one of its last three games on Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti.

AFC Ann Arbor defenseman Kyle Breitmeyer fires a shot on goal in the first half of Ann Arbor's 4-0 victory over Oakland United FC at Hollway Field on May 15, 2015.

AFC Ann Arbor win first league game, 4-0

By Robert Sherman · Friday, May 15, 2015

AFC Ann Arbor scored three goals in the second half to defeat Oakland United FC by a score of 4-0 in a Great Lakes Premier League match Friday evening at Hollway Field in Ann Arbor, the first in league play for both teams.

Eagles lose season series in loss to Wolverines

By Robert Sherman · Wednesday, May 13, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s baseball team were defeated on Tuesday in Ann Arbor, Mich., by the University of Michigan by a score of 17-2, which means that the Eagles have lost the season series to their Washtenaw County rivals, having lost two of three games.

Extra-innings thriller leads to Eagles Victory

By Robert Sherman · Tuesday, May 12, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s baseball team beat the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies on Monday afternoon by a score of 11-10 in a game that went to 13 innings after a rain delay.

Rubino Breaks Record, Eagles Lose Series

By Robert Sherman · Monday, May 11, 2015

In a weekend that saw Eastern Michigan University second baseman John Rubino break the school’s record for stolen bases, it also saw the Eagles drop another weekend series with losses on Saturday and Sunday, with scores of 10-3 and 10-2 respectively.

Kyle's father, Ken Huckaby, is currently the manger of Single A minor league team the Lansing Lugnuts.

Baseball a family business for EMU player, ex-major league father

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, May 9, 2015

When your father plays professional baseball as a catcher for various teams around Major League Baseball you grow up throwing a baseball into a catcher’s mitt, and it’s only a matter of time until that friendly game of catch with your father becomes a passion that leads to playing division one baseball at the collegiate level. Kyle Huckaby, freshman pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University men’s baseball and son of Major League Baseball journeyman Ken Huckaby, grew up with a baseball in his hands.