It will be a busy holiday season for each of the Michigan FBS programs. Michigan, Michigan State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan all qualified and will participate in bowl games. No. 2 ranked Michigan (12-1) will play on Friday, Dec. 31 against No.2 Georgia (12-1) in the Orange Bowl being played at Miami… Read More Going Bowling: All FBS Michigan Football Programs Earn Bowl Bids
The Eastern Michigan Eagles asserted themselves against the visiting Western Michigan Broncos from the opening tip and did not look back in their second in-state rivalry game of the week. A crowd gathered to support the home team on “Super Hero Day” chalked full of Super Heroes greeting children in the stands and fun games… Read More Eastern Michigan Beat Broncos in Dominant “Super Hero” Day Performance
The opening game for Eastern Michigan’s “Super Hero” Day did not disappoint. Fans sat side by side with Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Spider-Man and other super heroes as they cheered on the hometown Eagles taking on Mid-American Conference foe, Akron. The 12-11 Eagles and 10-12 Zips have both hovered around the .500 mark… Read More Akron Women Hold on after 4th Quarter EMU Comeback
The crowd at McGuirk arena gathered for a MAC conference showdown between in-state rivals Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan University on Tuesday night. The CMU Chippewas were riding high and hoping to continue their momentum against the visiting Eagles as they prepare for a run in March. However, the contest was not without some added… Read More Eastern Michigan Beats Shorthanded Chippewas at McGuirk
The ladies of the University of Michigan basketball team arrived just across town in Ypsilanti’s Convocation Center for a crosstown showdown with the Eagles of Eastern Michigan. Michigan had just come off their first loss of the season and hoped to regroup against their neighbor to the east. Things started slow for both teams as… Read More Michigan Resists 2nd Half Comeback Attempt Against EMU in Crosstown Showdown
With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, here are a few quick reminders of fun to be had around the state this week! Sports Monday – Virginia Tech at Michigan State Men’s Basketball (5pm)Wednesday – Michigan at Eastern Michigan Women’s Basketball (2pm)Thursday – Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (12:30pm)Friday & Saturday – MHSAA Football State Finals at… Read More This Week in Michigan:
The Eastern Michigan Eagles men’s basketball team got off to a hot start and never looked back as they dominated the Education Day double header from tip off to the final horn. Eastern Michigan outclassed Siena Heights shooting an impressive 57.1% to SHU’s 33.9% field goal percentage. Six Eagles scored in double figures with 7… Read More Eastern Michigan Men Thump Siena Heights in “Education Day” Opener
Some nights you are the hammer and others you are the nail. The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team found out as much in just the span of 3 days this past week. Opening their season against cross-state powerhouse, Michigan State, the Eagles found themselves on the nail side of that equation. MSU controlled the game… Read More Eastern Michigan Entertains during Education Day against Olivet College