Gymnastics - The Eastern Echo

EMU's women's gymnastics team holds exhibition against University of Michigan

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s gymnastics team competed against the University of Michigan in an exhibition Sunday afternoon.

EMU gymnastics to compete in exhibition meet

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

As the 2015 Eastern Michigan women's gymnastics team prepares for their season which starts in January, they will have an exhibition meet against the University of Michigan this Sunday, Dec. 7, at Crisler Center.

New gymnastics coach hired

By Al Willman · Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced Tuesday the hiring of Jay Santos as gymnastics coach, replacing Steve Wilce who retired in April.

Steve Wilce (above) compiled a 228-222 record over 32 seasons and is the winningest coach in EMU gymnastics history.

Steve Wilce announces his retirement as EMU gymnastics coach

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, April 8, 2014

After spending the last 32 seasons as Eastern Michigan University gymnastics coach, Steve Wilce announced Tuesday, his retirement effective July 1, 2014.

Anna Willette competes on uneven bars during the MAC Conference Championships at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on Saturday, on March 22, 2014.

Willette competes at NCAA Regionals

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, April 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University junior gymnast Anna Willette finished tied for 39th out of 42 on the balance beam at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Regional at the Maravich Center on the campus of the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday.

Nikki Paterson competes on floor during the MAC Conference Championships at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on Saturday, on March 22, 2014.

Gymnasts finish sixth in championships, Nikki Patterson records personal best

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team ended its season on Saturday with a sixth place finish in the Mid-American Conference Championships at the Convocation Center with a score of 193.850.

Willette nabs NCAA Regional Championship bid

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The motivation of doing well drove Eastern Michigan University Anna Willette gymnast to succeed in every meet this season. Her hard work paid off as she qualified for the National Collegiate Athletic Association Regional Championships, the organization announced in its gymnastics championship release Monday, March 24.

Eastern Michigan freshman Kelsie Brooks gets ready to perform on the beam in the Eagles 195.925-194.600 loss to Central Michigan Friday night.

Gymnastics team finishes regular season with win over Ball State

By Drew Dood · Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team won its season finale on Friday beating Ball State University 194.075-193.600.

Gymnastics finishes 2nd at Eagle Invitational

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team came in second at the Eagle Invitational on Saturday, losing only to Northern Illinois University 195.100-194.900.

Eastern Michigan junior Chantelle Loehner poses for the judges during her floor routine in the Eagles 195.925-194.600 loss to Central Michigan Friday night.

EMU gymnastics team falls to Air Force

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team lost a close match Saturday to the Air Force Academy 193.825-193.575.

Senior gymnasts reflect on experience

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Being an athlete in college guarantees one thing – finite careers.

Gymnastics sends seniors off with win vs. WMU

By Eugene Evans and Drew Dood · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s gymnastics team won its senior night meet, beating Western Michigan University, 194.500-194.125 on Feb. 15.

Eastern Michigan sophomore Khadijah Hudson finishes up her floor routine in the Eagles 195.925-194.600 loss to Central Michigan Friday night.

Eagle Journey: Gymnast Khadijah Hudson

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Eagle Journey is a Q & A series in which Sports Editor Eugene Evans will get to know some of the Eastern Michigan University student-athletes and why they chose to come here. This week’s feature focuses on sophomore all-around gymnast Khadijah Hudson, from Hebron, Ky.

EMU gymnastics loses to Central Michigan

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University’s women’s gymnastics team lost to Central Michigan University 195.925 to 194.600 on Feb. 7.

Gymnastics team tumbles at BGSU, falls 194.600-192.525

By Drew Dood · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team lost to Bowling Green State University on Saturday by the score of 194.600 to 192.525.

Eastern Michigan University’s 32 student-athletes who earned 4.0 GPA’s this past fall, some of whom are pictured above, prove that brains and brawn can go together well.

Student-Athletes demonstrate balance

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

It is no easy task to balance playing sports and academics, but 32 Eastern Michigan University student-athletes achieved both and then some by finishing the Fall 2013 semester with a 4.0 grade point average.

Freshman Khadijah Hudson (upper left) recorded a 9.800 on the floor exercise Saturday at the University of Alabama, where the NCAA Regional Championship took place.

Gymnast 22nd in NCAA performance

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s freshman gymnast Khadijah Hudson finished out the Eagles’ season with a NCAA Regional Championship performance Saturday at the University of Alabama.

Gymnast’s passion began at young age

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Anna “Willy” Willette, an Eastern Michigan University sophomore, has traveled from Pylesville, Md., to accomplish her goals of becoming a gymnast.

Eastern gymnastics ends 5-win season with loss to CMU

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team traveled to compete against the Central Michigan University Chippewas on Saturday. The Eagles lost the meet 196.000-193.500.

Gymnastics finishes 2nd at Eagle meet

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team finished its regular season strong at home, coming in second out of four teams at the Eagle Invitational. EMU had an overall team score of 194.575, which is its second highest score of the season after scoring 194.675 at South East Missouri State.