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Courtney Loe keeps team positive

By Al Willman · Monday, May 6, 2013

Outgoing senior catcher Courtney Loe has been a mainstay on the Eastern Michigan University softball team since transferring to EMU from West Liberty University, in West Liberty, WV, following the 2011 season.

Amanda Stanton (far left)

Softball player is named MAC West Player of Week

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Amanda Stanton is the starting second baseman for the Eastern Michigan University softball team and was also named Mid-American Conference West division Player of the Week last week following a stellar week, in which she hit 7-for-14 with three home runs (including a grand slam), and raised her batting average from .301 to .325.

Sophomore pitcher Lindsay Rich during a recent game.

Softball team preps for weekend games

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Coming off a series sweep against the Bowling Green State University Falcons, the Eastern Michigan University softball team sets its sights on a Friday doubleheader against the Miami University of Ohio RedHawks and games against the Ball State University Cardinals on Saturday and Sunday. “We have to go out and keep playing,” EMU coach Karen Baird said.

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Softball loses 4-0 to Bowling Green

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 21, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team had little rest following Friday’s doubleheader against the University of Toledo, when it lost 4-0 to the Bowling Green State University Falcons Saturday afternoon at Varsity Field.

After losing game one by 13-8, coach Karen Baird said the extra-inning win in game two was big for the Eagles.

Softball team earns 14-13 win over Toledo

By Al Willman · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sophomore outfielder Jenn Lucas’ walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning propelled the Eastern Michigan University softball team to a 14-13 victory over its Mid-American Conference foe University of Toledo Rockets, in game two of an afternoon doubleheader on Friday at Varsity Field.

The Eagles’ next game will be Friday at home against the University of Toledo Rockets.

Softball team loses to Youngstown 13-3

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 17, 2013

After giving up 12 unanswered runs over the final four innings, the Eastern Michigan University softball team earned a split with the Youngstown State University Penguins with a 13-3 loss in game two of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Varsity Field.

The EMU softball team beat the Youngstown State University Penguins 5-3 in game one of a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon. The women tied the game in the bottom of the third, but a three-run double in the next inning and another run in the fifth brought the Eagles ahead.

Eagles end 13-game losing streak

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team snapped a 13-game losing streak Tuesday afternoon with a 5-3 win over the Youngstown State University Penguins at Varsity Field in game one of an afternoon doubleheader.

EMU beat the Golden Grizzlies in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, then tied with them 4-4 in the second game.

Softball beats Oakland

By Al Willman · Friday, March 29, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team opened the home portion of its season on Wednesday with an afternoon doubleheader against the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. The Eagles scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth and three more in the bottom of the sixth to defeat the Golden Grizzlies by a score of 6-5.

Senior shortstop and leadoff hitter Katy Blaharski

Blaharski ‘good leader’

By Al Willman · Friday, March 29, 2013

Senior shortstop and leadoff hitter Katy Blaharski can also be described as the workhorse for the Eastern Michigan University softball team.

Senior pitcher Jenna Ignowski

Ignowski: ‘She’s a fighter’

By Al Willman · Friday, March 29, 2013

Jenna Ignowski is a senior pitcher on the Eastern Michigan University softball team. The Niles, Mich., native has been playing since she was eight years old.

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Softball team optimistic

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team is currently 8-12 and was on the road over the weekend to take part in the Louisville Tournament.

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Softball loses four on the road

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team took on the University of Wisconsin Badgers in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader.

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Softball wins 2, loses 2 at weekend invitational

By Stanley Burkett · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University softball team faced the Butler University Bulldogs in the team’s season opener Friday. Showing signs of a promising season with good pitching and speed from the defense, the Eagles made quick work of the Bulldogs by a score of 6-1.

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