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EMU players in black jerseys, and one in a white jersey, celebrating after getting a point.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Nov. 11-17

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

A busy weekend for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles looms large as they take on seven events between Friday and Saturday this week.

EMU player #1, in a black jersey, preparing to spike the volleyball.

Eastern Michigan women's volleyball falls to Ball State on Senior Night, 3-1

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

Ball State would secure a 3-1 victory over Eastern Michigan and take home the MAC regular-season championship after locking up the one seed in the tournament just the day prior — here's how it happened.

Eastern Michigan volleyball suffers third straight defeat, swept by MAC-leading Ball State 3-0

By Caleb Henderson and Bea Dingman · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

The first leg of the final homestand of 2025 for the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team did not go as planned Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The Eagles were swept by the Ball State University Cardinals, 3-0.

EMU Women's Volleyball players all cheering after getting a point, all in white jerseys.

EMU women's volleyball rallies from 0-2 deficit to stun Buffalo in five-set thriller at home

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team delivered a comeback victory for their home fans Friday night, Oct. 24, 2025, prevailing over the University at Buffalo Bulls in a thrilling five-set contest at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.

EMU Women's Volleyball player, in a white jersey, tapping the ball over the volleyball net where the Buffalo players, in blue jerseys, are waiting to block it.

EMU women's volleyball falls to Buffalo in first leg of home doubleheader, 3-0

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

The Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball team dropped their third straight in the first leg of the team's home doubleheader against the University at Buffalo, 3-0.

An Eastern Michigan defensive lineman donned in green and white jumps in the air with a fist raised above his head following a defensive stop.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 21-27

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

With students returning to campus this week from fall break, here’s a look at some of this week's top stories from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.

#10 Ashlynn Belcher, in a black jersey, setting the volleyball while two BGSU players, in orange jerseys, watch from behind the net.

Eastern Michigan volleyball swept by Ohio in road doubleheader, falls to 2-7 in MAC play

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Eastern Michigan University fell to Ohio University in back-to-back matches Thursday, Oct. 16 and Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, by scores of 3-2 and 3-1 respectively. The losses dropped the Eagles to 2-7 in Mid-American Conference play this season.

#20 AshleeKay Christensen, in a black jersey, preparing to spike the ball over the volleyball net.

Eastern Michigan volleyball drops home openers to Bowling Green, Toledo

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

Returning to the George Gervin GameAbove Center for the first time in nearly a month, Eastern Michigan would drop two more conference contests to Bowling Green and Toledo.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of this week's top stories from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.

Quarterback Noah Kim Delivers 189 Yards and Two Touchdowns

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sept. 23-29

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of this week's top storylines from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.

Mariana Vega crouches on golf course to think while gazing off into the distance.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sept. 16-22

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

With fall sports in full swing, here’s a look at some of the top storylines to keep eyes on pertaining to Eastern Michigan’s various athletic disciplines this week.

Belcher, Welker named MAC players of the week as EMU volleyball shines at home

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Eastern Michigan’s milestone performance did not go unnoticed by the national media – senior Ashlynn Belcher was featured on SportsCenter’s top 10 plays of the day for her creative “kick kill” in the home team’s match against Valparaiso University.

Player Hannah Blaney high-fives her teammates.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Sep. 9-15

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

With fall sports now firmly in full swing, here’s a look at some of the top Eastern Michigan sports storylines to follow and how to catch them live.

Eastern Michigan volleyball 2025 season preview: expectations of continued growth?

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

With a new volleyball season underway, the Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball program aims to repeat their eight-win improvement from 2023 to 2024.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Aug. 24-30

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025

Fall semester classes and sports are now in full swing! Get the scoop on the top sports storylines this week at Eastern Michigan University.

Several players from the Eastern Michigan football team huddle and discuss their game plan during a timeout.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Aug. 17–23

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

With the new semester rapidly approaching, fall sports will soon be in full swing! Read this article to get the scoop on some of the top Eastern Michigan University sports storylines.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: August 10-16

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, Aug. 11, 2025

With just a few days until the women’s soccer season kicks off in earnest and the football and women’s volleyball campaigns not far behind, here are a couple of the top storylines to look forward to as the fall sport season begins.

Eagles complete record-tying third reverse sweep of season, topples Northern Illinois 3-2

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

Just like they had twice previously this season, the Eagles slowly but surely clawed their way back into the match, dominating the late stages of the third set to secure their first set win of the night and riding that momentum into coming out on top in the final two sets as well to secure victory.

Eastern Michigan volleyball off to 5-1 start in MAC play

By Hugh Thorp · Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan Volleyball is 4-1 against conference foes for the first time in six years.

Eastern Michigan's Hannah Blaney named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

By Elena Davis · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

Eastern Michigan volleyball player Hannah Blaney has been named MAC Defensive Player of the Week after leading the Eagles to two wins over Kent State with 50 total digs. This honor marks the first of Blaney's career and the second consecutive week an EMU player has received the award.

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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.

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