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Women’s volleyball team falls in four sets

By Robert Jones · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team couldn’t pull off the upset against No. 18 Ohio University Saturday night at the Convocation Center as they fell in four sets (25-23, 25-7, 21-25, 25-14). No. 18 Ohio (15-3, 5-1 MAC) took the match three sets to one over Eastern Michigan (11-10, 1-5 MAC).

Heather Lyke is the first woman in EMU’s history to be full-time Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

COLUMN: Time for Lyke to fire English now

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013

Week in and week out over the last couple of seasons, fans have watched the sun set on most Saturdays with Eastern Michigan University football being embarrassed by schools in the Mid-American Conference and teams from other leagues such as the Big Ten Conference and American Athletic Conference. Even worse, the same old script of whether or not EMU athletic director Heather Lyke will relieve head coach Ron English of his duties now or at season’s end has reached its apex. Given the double-digit losses of the last five weeks (45-7 at Penn State, 28-16 at Rutgers, 51-20 vs.

EMU football blown out by Army, 50-25

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013

Army’s triple-option offense took over in the second half Saturday afternoon against Eastern Michigan University in a 50-25 victory at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y. EMU (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) lost its fifth consecutive game, letting up at least 42 points for the third consecutive week.

MAC honors Clarke

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

For the second time in her career, Eastern Michigan University senior forward/midfielder Stephanie Clarke has been named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the week.

Jones brings high energy to bear in volleyball

By Robert Jones · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Kelsey Jones is usually dancing when she comes out of the locker room before Eastern Michigan University volleyball games. The coaching staff and her teammates say Jones is high energy during the game, in practice and on the sidelines. If she isn’t playing, she’s cheering and creating positive energy for her teammates.

McCabe brings strong work ethic to life

By Josh Dye · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

When you ask the women’s soccer team to describe sophomore goalkeeper Megan McCabe, one particular trait seems to get repeated.

Soph. Grehan places first

By Thair Sarsour · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team finished third, in a field of 17, at the Firestone Invitational, hosted by the University of Akron on Oct. 7-8. The women’s team finished tied for third, in a field of 16, at the Mid-American Conference Preview, at the Hawthorns Golf and Country Club, in Fishers, Ind. Oct 7-8.

EMU needs airpower to beat Army on land

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

After six weeks of college football, Eastern Michigan University and Army are coming close to desperation mode for ending the regular season with a winning record.

Professor's summer vacation? It's triathalon preparation

By Jillian Seach · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

This summer, while many instructors were taking full advantage of their summer break, one Eastern Michigan University professor was training hard to compete in triathlons.

Week six Mid-American Conference football roundup

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

Here is the Mid-American Conference roundup for Week Six:

What's on Tap

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

With all of the fall sports in full swing, now is the best to relieve all of your worries and check out what EMU Athletics has to offer this week. Here is the upcoming schedule:

Cross-country teams finish top 20

Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s cross-country teams were hoping for better finishes Friday at the 58th annual Notre Dame Invitational, but their experience will have to do for now.

EMU’s swim and diving teams hold intrasquad meet

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University swimming and diving teams held an intrasquad meet in the Jones Natatorium Saturday to round out preseason training. The men’s white team won 140-114 while the women’s green team took a victory with a 136-121 score.

Western conquers Eastern in volleyball

By Robert Jones · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles (11-7, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) faced the Western Michigan University Broncos (9-7, 2-1 MAC) Saturday night in Kalamazoo. Western Michigan defeated EMU three sets to one (23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-22).

Eagles lose to NIU Huskies in 4 sets

By Robert Jones · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team (11-6, 1-1 MAC) lost to the Northern Illinois Huskies (9-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) in DeKalb, Ill. on Friday. The match was the first conference game for Northern Illinois at home this season. Northern Illinois beat EMU three sets to one (24-26, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21).

Women's soccer extends winning streak to five games

By Josh Dye · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team continued its dominating start to conference play, beating Bowling Green State University 2-1 at Cochrane Field, extending EMU’s winning streak to five games. This win streak is the longest the team has had since 2001 (seven-game winning streak).

COLUMN: Five Things To Take Away From EMU’s 42-14 loss to Buffalo

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013

1) Head Coach Ron English’s Job Status: “Embrace The Process” is one of the mantras English has used over the years to motivate his team, but it could not be seen on the field and it appeared at times, the defense lacked in effort.

EMU football blown out by Buffalo, 42-14

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013

While making history in the process, the University at Buffalo Bulls dominated a struggling Eastern Michigan University Eagles defense for its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season this Saturday at UB Stadium. Since its inaugural meeting in 2001, the Bulls defeated EMU (1-4, 0-2 MAC) for the first time in program history with a 42-14 victory, which included an offensive showcase by UB (3-2, 1-0 MAC). The 28-point margin was the second largest win for the Bulls this year, falling short of a 29-point win it had against the University of Connecticut last week.

Swimming teams have high expectations

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Expectations are high for both swimming and diving teams of Eastern Michigan University. The men’s team looks to bring home its 32nd Mid-American Conference title while the women’s squad hopes to add on to the undefeated season back in 2012-13, only with the goal of trying to do better than a fourth place finish in the championship meet.

Tennis wins four road matches during weekend

By Jillian Seach · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

This past weekend, the Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team traveled to Bloomington, Ind. to take part in the Hoosier Classic, while senior Nino Mebuke and sophomore Klara Supejova competed at the ITA All-American Championships in Los Angeles, Calif.