Sports - The Eastern Echo

Eagle of the Week: Anthony Zappone

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Following his six tackles – two for loss, and a sack in Eastern Michigan’s 31-6 loss to the Akron University Zips, linebacker Anthony Zappone was named the Eastern Echo’s Eagle of the Week.

An Eastern Michigan player carries the sledgehammer onto the field before the Eagles took on Akron Saturday afternoon in Akron, Ohio.

Eagles look to impress homecoming crowd with first conference win of 2014

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Eastern Michigan University football coach Chris Creighton had high expectations for his team going into Mid-American Conference play. He said despite the team’s lack of punch in the second half of Saturday’s 31-6 loss to the Akron University Zips, all is not lost.

Men's cross-country finishes 17th at Notre Dame Invite

By Jillian Seach · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s men’s cross country team competed in its most demanding meet of the season thus far, earning a 17th-place finish in the Blue Race at the Notre Dame Invitational in South Bend, Ind., Oct. 3.

Women's cross-country competes at Notre Dame Invitational

By Jillian Seach · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

On Oct. 3, the Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country team traveled to South Bend, Ind. to compete in the Notre Dame Invitational.

Eastern Michigan quarterback Rob Bolden completed 17 passes for 185 yards in the Eagles 31-6 loss to Akron.

Eagles drop MAC opener to Akron, 31-6.

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University football team gave up 31 unanswered points on the way to a 31-6 loss at the hands of the Akron University Zips, Saturday.

5 things to take away from EMU's 31-6 loss to Akron

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 31-6 loss to Akron, Saturday.

Darius Scott dismissed from football team

By Al Willman · Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University senior cornerback Darius Scott was dismissed from the football team, Wednesday night.

COLUMN: This is the year for the Tigers

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

1984 – Tigers fans remember that year. It has been a while since Tigers fans could say they were the champions. Years have passed since the days of Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris and Alan Trammell and there have been some good and some not-so-good years since, but one thing has remained the same – they still haven’t won the big one.

Fresh off bye week, Eagles ready to face Akron

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

After having a week off, the Eastern Michigan University football team will be taking on the University of Akron, Saturday.This will be the Mid-American Conference opener for the Eagles (1-3). Akron is coming off a 21-10 victory against the University of Pittsburgh last week.

EMU soccer wins overtime thriller over Ball State, 2-1

By Andrew Armbruster · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team came from behind to defeat Ball State University, 2-1 in overtime, Sunday. With the win, the Eagles improved to 6-2-1.

McCabe has started all nine games for Eastern this season and has a save percentage of .885.

Eagle of the Week: Megan McCabe

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

Eastern Michigan University junior Megan McCabe is the goalkeeper for the soccer team and this week’s Eagle of the Week.

What's on Tap

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

October is right around the corner. It’s the time of cider mills, changing leaves and a lot of sports to catch. Here are all the sporting events to catch this week.

Toledo beat Central Michigan Saturday night, 42-28. (Photo Credit | University of Toledo Athletics)

Week 5 MAC round-up

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

Mid-American Conference round-up for week 5.

MAC preview: Week 5

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University football team has the week off, but a good portion of the Mid-American Conference will be in action, Saturday.

Week 4 MAC round-up

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

Mid-American Conference round-up, week 4

Eagles blown out by Spartans, 73-14

By Al Willman · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles made the short trip to East Lansing to take on the no. 11 ranked Michigan State University Spartans, Saturday, leaving on the losing end of a 73-14 blowout.

5 things to take away from EMU's 73-14 loss to Michigan State

By Al Willman · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Here are the five things to take away from Eastern Michigan University’s 73-14 blowout loss to no. 11 ranked Michigan State University.

Soccer looks to improve vs. UIC

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team has started the season with a 3-2-1 record,including three shutouts.

NFL round-up for Week 2

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

National Football League Round-up, Week 2Detroit Lions:After a very impressive start to the season with a 35-14 victory over the New York

EMU football set for matchup at Michigan State

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University football team will be traveling to East Lansing, Mich. to take on Michigan State University, Saturday. This will be the first matchup between the Eagles and the Spartans since Sept.